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

In the trailing 90 days, 37.2% of flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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. Flights with one stop also have a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 484 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam have been about 23% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $147, while connecting flights had a median price of $120. Direct flights accounted for 43.2% of the options in the trailing 90 days, suggesting they are a common choice despite the premium.

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Arusha to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Only 4% of recent fares for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $122 to $302, and a median of $176. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The journey from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 484 kilometers. A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 2h 5m. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

When looking for cheap flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam, the cheapest months to fly are typically April, August, and September. In April, the median fare is around $115. Both August and September also offer competitive pricing, with median fares of $116 for each month.

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

Regular price: $321 - $461

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 $321 to $461. The current lowest deal is $146 with Precision Air for travel from Sep 10-Sep 13.

now $146

Low $321

High $461

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from ARK to DAR is April, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $215. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $115

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $215

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$476

$253

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$522

$272

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$526

$272

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$508

$253

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Wed, Aug 26

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Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$526

$272

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

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ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

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$502

$191

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$477 → $177

63%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

$476 → $185

61%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$412 → $147

64%

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$474 → $210

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Arusha - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Arusha to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level at $146.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, August, or September for the best prices

Historically, April, August, and September offer the lowest median prices, starting from $115.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 2h 5m

The median flight duration from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is 2 hours 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

37.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Precision Air offers direct flights

Precision Air is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam are frequent, appearing within 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 ~$148

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider Zanzibar (ZNZ) as an alternative for its proximity and frequent flight options to the region.

📍 ~75 km from Dar es Salaam (requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland)

💸 Flights from ~$122

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the best time to book flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is 60+ days before departure. Flights booked within this window typically have an average price of $126. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $269. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is considered to be $122 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $176. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $302 or less.

Historically, April, August, and September have offered the cheapest flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam. The median price in April was $115, while August and September both had a median price of $116. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $176 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $321 - $461

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 $321 to $461. The current lowest deal is $146 with Precision Air for travel from Sep 10-Sep 13.

now $146

Low $321

High $461

The cheapest time to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from ARK to DAR is April, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $215. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $115

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $215

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$476

$253

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$522

$272

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$526

$272

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$508

$253

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

SW Italia

$526

$272

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ARK - Dar es Salaam

Arusha (ARK) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Precision Air

$502

$191

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$477 → $177

63%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

$476 → $185

61%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$412 → $147

64%

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$474 → $210

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

Arusha - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Arusha to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level at $146.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, August, or September for the best prices

Historically, April, August, and September offer the lowest median prices, starting from $115.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 2h 5m

The median flight duration from Arusha to Dar es Salaam is 2 hours 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

37.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Precision Air offers direct flights

Precision Air is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam are frequent, appearing within 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 ~$148

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider Zanzibar (ZNZ) as an alternative for its proximity and frequent flight options to the region.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$607

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam

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

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 above the typical level

Fly in April, August, or September for the best prices

Flights typically take 2h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Precision Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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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?

Are non-stop flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam worth the extra cost?

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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 above the typical level

Fly in April, August, or September for the best prices

Flights typically take 2h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Precision Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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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?