Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 14.2% of flights on this route were direct. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

The direct flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam typically takes 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 3681 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 8 hours and 5 minutes. This represents a difference of approximately 170 minutes between direct and one-stop journeys.

How much do direct flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam were typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $580, while connecting flights had a median price of $429. This indicates that direct flights were approximately 35% more expensive on average. Direct flights constituted about 13.4% of the available options across the trailing 90 days.

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August 14 - August 21

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Cape Town to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam cover a distance of 3,681 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This journey typically involves connecting flights rather than direct options. For those looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, understanding the typical price range and travel times can help in planning.

Fares for this route are typically $405–$516, with a median of $438. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 58% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that favorable pricing is often available. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam? The data indicates that October is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $413. Other cost-effective months include July, with a median fare of $421, and April, where the median fare is $427. Planning your travel during these months could result in lower costs.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 14.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 11h 10m. Since most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, including any layovers.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Regular price: $481 - $797

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam is between $481 and $797. The current lowest deal is $420 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 20-Aug 27.

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The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam is October, with a median price of $413. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $744. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

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Flights from $413

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Flights from $744

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

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Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

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$883

$619

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Kenya Airways

$879

$634

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$879

$555

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$883

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$815

$662

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$816

$630

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

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Jul 6 - Jul 7

$879 → $439

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Jul 16 - Jul 23

$818 → $438

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Jul 16 - Jul 26

$786 → $419

47%

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Jul 23 - Jul 30

$772 → $439

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Cape Town - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Dar es Salaam are near the typical level at $420.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, at $413.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 11h 10m

Flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam typically take 11 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 1 stopover being typical.

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Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Ethiopian Airlines recently offered a deal for $420 from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam.

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Deals are frequent

Deals on flights for this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Fly from Cape Town International for direct and connecting flights to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$508

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International is the most affordable arrival airport for flights to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$508

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for its extreme proximity to Dar es Salaam and high flight frequency, despite requiring a sea or air transfer.

📍 ~70 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$356

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

This airport is a major international gateway within Tanzania, offering reliable infrastructure for long-haul connections.

📍 ~450 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$432

Moi International (MBA)

This large international airport provides diverse airline options and acts as a significant regional hub in East Africa.

📍 ~300 km from Dar es Salaam (involves an international border crossing into Kenya)

💸 Flights from ~$496

Arusha (ARK)

This airport serves as a significant domestic hub for Northern Tanzania and an alternative for regional connections.

📍 ~480 km from Dar es Salaam (primarily focused on domestic and regional routes)

💸 Flights from ~$677

Dodoma (DOD)

This airport serves the capital city of Tanzania, offering a domestic alternative within the same country.

📍 ~390 km from Dar es Salaam (limited international connectivity)

💸 Flights from ~$708

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $441. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $493, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $535. These trends were observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam was considered to be $405 or less. The median price for this route was $438. Prices tended to increase for flights above this threshold, with 75% of prices being $516 or less.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, with a median price of $413. July and April also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $421 and $427, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $438, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Cape Town to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Cape Town - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Typically 11h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

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

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What is a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

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

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Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

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