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Today’s best flight deals from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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August 11 - August 12

Cheapest

Best

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$469

$393

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August 12 - August 13

Cheapest

Best

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$467

$393

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August 20 - August 21

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$464

$398

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September 2 - September 4

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$433

$401

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July 7 - July 9

Earliest

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$377

$403

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July 28 - July 29

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$356

$405

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August 18 - August 19

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$464

$411

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September 15 - September 16

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$434

$411

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July 10 - July 12

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$375

$412

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August 9 - August 11

LUN - Dar es Salaam

$469

$412

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Insights for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam cover a distance of 1502 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam, fares typically range from $345–$561, with a median of $462. Right now, fares are near the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $415. Following closely are July, with a median of $434, and August, where the median fare is $436.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 20.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 9h 0m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Regular price: $394 - $502

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

The regular price range for this route is between $394 and $502. The current lowest deal is $393 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $393

Low $394

High $502

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is June, with a median price of $415. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $558. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $415

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $558

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Direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$447

$433

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$438

$433

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$420

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$429

$431

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$424

$486

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$365

$491

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$469 → $393

16%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$467 → $393

16%

1 night

Aug 20 - Aug 21

$464 → $398

14%

2 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 11

$469 → $412

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Lusaka - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are near the typical level at $393.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $415

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 9h 0m duration

Flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam typically take 9 hours, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20.7% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania is an option for direct flights on the Lusaka to Dar es Salaam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are frequent, with 1 deal per day.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Departing from Lusaka, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport offers flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~20 km from Lusaka (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for its proximity to Dar es Salaam, offering good connections and ferry services, though requiring a transfer.

📍 ~65 km from destination city (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Moi International (MBA)

This major international hub provides diverse airline options, but note the international border crossing and significant distance.

📍 ~360 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$592

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

A primary international gateway for northern Tanzania, offering strong connectivity, but it is a long distance from Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~470 km from destination city (reachable by domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$507

Dodoma (DOD)

As the national capital airport, it offers increasing domestic flight options within Tanzania, avoiding international borders.

📍 ~450 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$542

Arusha (ARK)

This regional hub for northern Tanzania is useful for domestic and regional connections, but has limited international reach.

📍 ~570 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$609

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

34% AI deal score

$1,713

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed across the trailing quarter was $441. Booking within 0-6 days of departure tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $693. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out averaged $458.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is considered to be $345 or less. The median price for this route was $462. Prices above $561 were observed to be on the higher end of the spectrum. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are typically June, July, and August. In June, the median price was $415, while in July it was $434. August also showed a median price of $436. The annual median price for this route is $462, indicating these months offer prices below the yearly average.

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