Are direct flights from Chicago 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 budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline.

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

Being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flight options. Prices can vary greatly between different days of the week or even specific weeks. Traveling during off-peak seasons may also result in lower fares.

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

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can impact the total price of your trip.

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Chicago to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

A typical journey from Chicago to Dar es Salaam takes about 23h 40m, including connections. Given the significant distance, most itineraries will involve at least one stopover, which is common for long-haul routes of this nature. This duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam, the cheapest months to fly are January, with a median fare of $786, followed by April at $810, and October at $838. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year, providing opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Fares for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam typically range from $1010–$1404, with a median fare of $1172. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially good time to consider booking. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that while current prices are lower than usual, finding exceptional deals may still require careful timing.

Most itineraries for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam are connecting flights, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. The majority of these connecting itineraries typically involve 1 stopover. This is characteristic of long-haul international travel, where direct routes are less common due to the considerable distance involved.

The distance between Chicago and Dar es Salaam is approximately 13,532 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This substantial distance necessitates longer flight times and often includes at least one connection, making it a significant journey across continents.

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

Regular price: $1,165 - $1,735

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam is between $1165 and $1735. The current lowest deal is $1071 with Qatar Airways, for travel from Oct 5 to Oct 20.

now $1,071

Low $1,165

High $1,735

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam is January, with a median price of $786. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1726. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $786

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,726

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Qatar Airways

Etihad Airways

Air Tanzania

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,469

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,177

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

$1,622 → $1,240

24%

21 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 24

$1,553 → $1,182

24%

14 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 22

$1,570 → $1,231

22%

18 nights

Sep 20 - Oct 8

$1,546 → $1,223

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Chicago - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Dar es Salaam are below the typical level at $1071.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and October are cheapest

Historically, January ($786), April ($810), and October ($838) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights average 23h 40m

Flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam typically take 23 hours and 40 minutes, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are the only option, with no direct flights available on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers many deals

Qatar Airways has 14 deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Fly from Chicago O Hare International for a convenient departure to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,162

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Choose Chicago Midway International for your journey to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,219

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Consider Chicago Rockford International as an alternative departure point for Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$2,062

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$1,070

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Consider Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) as an alternative, but note it requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,126

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Oct 18

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$8,008

$5,024

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Oct 18

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$7,737

$5,029

Save $2,708

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Oct 18

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$7,759

$5,029

Save $2,730

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 30

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$7,853

$5,096

Save $2,757

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 30

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$7,993

$5,096

Save $2,897

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Nov 09

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$7,750

$5,136

Save $2,614

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Oct 18

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$8,075

$5,228

Save $2,847

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Sep 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

92% AI deal score

$8,874

$5,262

Save $3,612

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

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Nov 06

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$7,524

$5,078

Save $2,446

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Nov 02

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$7,470

$5,079

Save $2,391

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 02

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$7,671

$5,079

Save $2,592

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 07

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$7,519

$5,091

Save $2,428

Air Canada, +1

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. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fare.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing flights from nearby airports to your origin or destination can sometimes uncover more economical options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Chicago to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

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

Regular price: $1,165 - $1,735

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam is between $1165 and $1735. The current lowest deal is $1071 with Qatar Airways, for travel from Oct 5 to Oct 20.

now $1,071

Low $1,165

High $1,735

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

January

Cheapest

Flights from $786

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,726

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Qatar Airways

Etihad Airways

Air Tanzania

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,469

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,137

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Dar es Salaam

Chicago (ORD) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$1,471

$1,177

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

$1,622 → $1,240

24%

21 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 24

$1,553 → $1,182

24%

14 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 22

$1,570 → $1,231

22%

18 nights

Sep 20 - Oct 8

$1,546 → $1,223

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Chicago - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Dar es Salaam are below the typical level at $1071.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and October are cheapest

Historically, January ($786), April ($810), and October ($838) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights average 23h 40m

Flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam typically take 23 hours and 40 minutes, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are the only option, with no direct flights available on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers many deals

Qatar Airways has 14 deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Fly from Chicago O Hare International for a convenient departure to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,162

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Choose Chicago Midway International for your journey to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1,219

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Consider Chicago Rockford International as an alternative departure point for Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$2,062

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$1,070

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Consider Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) as an alternative, but note it requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

91% AI deal score

$7,519

$5,091

Save $2,428

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

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

Chicago to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Chicago - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, April, and October are cheapest

Long-haul flights average 23h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Qatar Airways offers many deals

Deals appear regularly

Chicago 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 Chicago to Dar es Salaam?

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

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Dar es Salaam from other cities

Chicago to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam

Chicago - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, April, and October are cheapest

Long-haul flights average 23h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Qatar Airways offers many deals

Deals appear regularly

Chicago 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

Oct 18

Oct 18

Oct 18

Oct 30

Oct 30

Nov 09

Oct 18

Sep 20

Nov 06

Nov 02

Nov 02

Nov 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

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

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

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