What percentage of Arusha to Dar es Salaam flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 11.9% of flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct flights are available, a significant portion of routes include at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their itinerary and travel time.

How many hours is the flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam?

The typical direct flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. The distance between Arusha and Dar es Salaam is 484 kilometers. Travelers should account for the additional time if their itinerary includes a connecting flight.

How often do Arusha to Dar es Salaam flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Arusha to Dar es Salaam route have shown regular fluctuations. This suggests that price drops occur with consistent frequency across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect opportunities to find deals on this route due to its regular price changes. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing more favorable fares.

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Arusha to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Right now, 9% of recent fares for cheap flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $278–$497, with a median of $370. Current prices are near the typical level for this route, and new deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam? The data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $131. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median fare of $290, and January, where the median fare is $301.

A typical journey from Arusha to Dar es Salaam takes about 2h 5m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 484 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 1 when a connection is involved. For direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam, the non-stop flight time is also 2h 5m.

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

Regular price: $328 - $445

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

The regular price range for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is typically between 328 USD and 445 USD. The current lowest deal is 142 USD with Central Charter for travel from Oct 16-Oct 17.

now $142

Low $328

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The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from ARK to DAR is August, with a median price of $131. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $400. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $131

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $400

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Tue, Oct 13

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ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

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$445

$220

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$409

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$373

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$407

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$409

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$357

$142

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 8 - Oct 9

$445 → $234

47%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$351 → $165

53%

1 night

Oct 5 - Oct 6

$451 → $278

38%

1 night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

$385 → $216

44%

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Arusha - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from ARK to DAR are near the typical level, with a median of $370.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $131.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $131, followed by December at $290.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 5m.

Direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam typically take 2h 5m, connecting flights 4h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 88.1% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Precision Air offers direct flights.

Precision Air is one airline that offers direct flights on the Arusha to Dar es Salaam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals on flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Arusha main airports to depart from

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~7 km from Arusha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) can be a useful alternative due to its proximity and high flight frequency, though it requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland.

📍 ~75 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$189

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, booking flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam more than 60 days in advance has typically yielded the lowest prices, with an average of $374. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, reaching an average of $461 for bookings made 0-6 days out. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 28-59 days out was $399, which is higher than booking 60+ days out. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can help secure more favorable fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is typically around $278 or less. The median price for this route has been $370. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $497 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $278 threshold is considered a good value.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam, with a median price of $131. Other relatively inexpensive months include December and January, with median prices of $290 and $301, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $370, indicating that August offers significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares may consider planning their trips during these months.

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Arusha to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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

Regular price: $328 - $445

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

The regular price range for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is typically between 328 USD and 445 USD. The current lowest deal is 142 USD with Central Charter for travel from Oct 16-Oct 17.

now $142

Low $328

High $445

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

August

Cheapest

Flights from $131

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $400

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Precision Air

$445

$220

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$409

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$373

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$407

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$409

$142

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Central Charter

$357

$142

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 8 - Oct 9

$445 → $234

47%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

$351 → $165

53%

1 night

Oct 5 - Oct 6

$451 → $278

38%

1 night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

$385 → $216

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Arusha - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from ARK to DAR are near the typical level, with a median of $370.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $131.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $131, followed by December at $290.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 5m.

Direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam typically take 2h 5m, connecting flights 4h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 88.1% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Precision Air offers direct flights.

Precision Air is one airline that offers direct flights on the Arusha to Dar es Salaam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals on flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Arusha main airports to depart from

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~7 km from Arusha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) can be a useful alternative due to its proximity and high flight frequency, though it requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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Arusha to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Arusha - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically cheapest at $131.

Direct flights average 2h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Precision Air offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

Arusha main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

When is the best time to book flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam?

How much should a flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam?

What percentage of Arusha to Dar es Salaam flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam?

How often do Arusha to Dar es Salaam flight prices drop?

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Arusha to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Arusha - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically cheapest at $131.

Direct flights average 2h 5m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Precision Air offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

Arusha main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Best Elite deals to Dar es Salaam

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How much should a flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam?