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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical. Weigh the trade-off between cost savings and travel duration to decide what suits your needs.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa 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. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

The journey from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa covers a distance of 1,764 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Right now, fares to Addis Ababa skew cheaper, with the cheapest flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa starting well below the typical level. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging. New deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert is recommended to capture opportunities.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa? Historically, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $469. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $607, while July presents a median of $712. These months typically offer better value compared to other periods.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 16.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa. For the majority of journeys that include connections, travelers can expect a typical number of two stopovers.

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa? A typical journey, including connections, is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. For itineraries involving connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 8 hours and 10 minutes, while direct flights have a median duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $417 - $551

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

Regular prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa typically range from $417 to $551. The current lowest deal is $587 with Kenya Airways for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $587

Low $417

High $551

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa is November, with a median price of $469. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1265. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $469

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,265

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$666

$932

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$709

$943

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Qatar Airways

$810

$996

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Qatar Airways

$644

$996

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Qatar Airways

$796

$996

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$796

$698

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$673 → $665

5 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 31

$661 → $661

7 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 7

$640 → $659

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$646 → $727

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $469.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights to Addis Ababa typically take 2 hours 40 minutes, connecting flights take 8 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa are historically rare.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$588

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving from Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$634

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is a useful alternative for eastern Ethiopia, despite limited international options.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by ground travel)

💸 Flights from ~$1,035

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

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From DAR

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Oct 20

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

76% AI deal score

$1,936

$1,373

Save $563

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 25

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

76% AI deal score

$1,990

$1,386

Save $604

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 10

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

68% AI deal score

$1,742

$1,542

Save $200

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 20

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

66% AI deal score

$1,553

$1,528

Save $25

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 28

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

66% AI deal score

$1,545

$1,528

Save $17

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 15

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

66% AI deal score

$1,565

$1,542

Save $23

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 10

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

66% AI deal score

$1,571

$1,543

Save $28

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 12

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,543

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Oct 13

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,543

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Oct 22

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

50% AI deal score

$1,528

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 22

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

50% AI deal score

$1,528

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

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Oct 29

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

50% AI deal score

$1,541

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

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 fares.

Booking in advance is often recommended, but the ideal time can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over a few weeks can be beneficial. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or different pricing. While it may add to travel time, it could potentially lead to savings. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $417 - $551

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

Regular prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa typically range from $417 to $551. The current lowest deal is $587 with Kenya Airways for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $587

Low $417

High $551

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

November

Cheapest

Flights from $469

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,265

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$666

$932

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines

$709

$943

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Qatar Airways

$810

$996

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Qatar Airways

$644

$996

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Qatar Airways

$796

$996

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$796

$698

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$673 → $665

5 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 31

$661 → $661

7 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 7

$640 → $659

4 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 16

$646 → $727

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $469.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Direct flights to Addis Ababa typically take 2 hours 40 minutes, connecting flights take 8 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa are historically rare.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$588

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving from Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$634

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is a useful alternative for eastern Ethiopia, despite limited international options.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,543

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Oct 13

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

65% AI deal score

$1,543

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Oct 22

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

50% AI deal score

$1,528

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Oct 22

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

50% AI deal score

$1,528

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Oct 29

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

50% AI deal score

$1,541

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Cheap Flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Today’s best flight deals from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

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Oct 25

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Oct 28

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Oct 10

Oct 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

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

When should I book flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa?

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Dar es Salaam

Flights to Addis Ababa from other cities

Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa

Dar es Salaam - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 2h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

Oct 20

Oct 25

Oct 10

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 15

Oct 10

Oct 12

Oct 13

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

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

When should I book flights from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa?

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