Are direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Connecting flights, while longer, can sometimes be significantly cheaper, making them a good option for budget-conscious travelers.

Can flexible travel dates help on Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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Mumbai to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

For those seeking cheap flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam, prices typically range from $581–$1201, with a median fare of $779. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Deals are infrequent for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam? Based on recent data, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $758.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 18h 48m. For the rare non-stop option, the flight time is around 6h 0m.

The distance between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam is 4684 km, classifying this as a long-haul route.

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

Regular price: $569 - $1,029

Prices for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $569 and $1029. The current lowest deal is $6137 with Qatar Airways, for travel from Oct 28-Oct 29.

now $6,137

Low $569

High $1,029

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam is August, with a median price of $758. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $842. Prices are generally lower from July to August.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $758

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $842

Jul

Aug

Direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Qatar Airways

$647

$664

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$643

$635

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$633

$525

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$656

$635

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$618

$526

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$606

$526

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 26

$531 → $436

18%

1 night

Dec 25 - Dec 26

$532 → $437

18%

1 night

Dec 24 - Dec 25

$532 → $437

18%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$526 → $434

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Mumbai - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Mumbai to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level at $6137.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam, at $758.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 0m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam is 6h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania has offered direct flights on the Mumbai to Dar es Salaam route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam have historically been rare.

Mumbai main airports to depart from

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)

Cheapest

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is a primary departure point for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~2 km from Mumbai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$406

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$395

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider Zanzibar (ZNZ) for its proximity to Dar es Salaam, despite requiring a sea or air transfer.

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

💸 Flights from ~$517

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Mar 18

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Oct 28

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$2,508

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Oct 27

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$2,460

$1,974

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Feb 12

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78% AI deal score

$2,110

$1,912

Save $198

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From BOM

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Oct 29

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

78% AI deal score

$2,293

$2,009

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,090

$1,914

Save $176

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From BOM

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Mar 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$2,081

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Dec 04

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$2,176

$2,020

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From BOM

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Oct 24

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,646

$2,048

Save $598

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From BOM

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Oct 27

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,863

$2,195

Save $668

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

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Mar 08

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$2,086

$1,971

Save $115

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Business Class

From BOM

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Nov 13

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$2,114

$2,002

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Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Generally, monitoring prices over a few weeks or months before your intended travel date can help you identify trends. There isn't a single best time, as prices can fluctuate.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, checking alternative departure or arrival points may offer more flexibility. However, remember to factor in the additional travel time and cost to reach these airports.

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Mumbai to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam? Based on recent data, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $758.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 18h 48m. For the rare non-stop option, the flight time is around 6h 0m.

The distance between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam is 4684 km, classifying this as a long-haul route.

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

Regular price: $569 - $1,029

Prices for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $569 and $1029. The current lowest deal is $6137 with Qatar Airways, for travel from Oct 28-Oct 29.

now $6,137

Low $569

High $1,029

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

August

Cheapest

Flights from $758

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $842

Jul

Aug

Direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Qatar Airways

$647

$664

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$643

$635

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$633

$525

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$656

$635

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$618

$526

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Dar es Salaam

Mumbai (BOM) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$606

$526

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 26

$531 → $436

18%

1 night

Dec 25 - Dec 26

$532 → $437

18%

1 night

Dec 24 - Dec 25

$532 → $437

18%

2 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 10

$526 → $434

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Mumbai - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Mumbai to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level at $6137.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam, at $758.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 0m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam is 6h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania has offered direct flights on the Mumbai to Dar es Salaam route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam have historically been rare.

Mumbai main airports to depart from

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)

Cheapest

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is a primary departure point for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~2 km from Mumbai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$406

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$395

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider Zanzibar (ZNZ) for its proximity to Dar es Salaam, despite requiring a sea or air transfer.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

76% AI deal score

$2,114

$2,002

Save $112

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

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

Mumbai to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Mumbai - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 6h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Mumbai 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

How can I find cheap flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?

When should I book flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?

Are direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Mumbai to Dar es Salaam flights?

Related routes

More routes from Mumbai

Flights to Dar es Salaam from other cities

Mumbai to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam

Mumbai - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 6h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Deals are rare for this route

Mumbai 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

Mar 18

Oct 28

Oct 27

Feb 12

Oct 29

Mar 06

Mar 20

Dec 04

Oct 24

Oct 27

Mar 08

Nov 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How can I find cheap flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?

When should I book flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Mumbai to Dar es Salaam?