Are direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala 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 travel time and potential cost savings when making your decision.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or even the time of day. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in better deals.

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

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. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-09-23 – 2026-09-30
DAR - Douala
66% AI deal score
$632
$936
Round trip
2026-10-02 – 2026-10-23
DAR - Douala
48% AI deal score
$623
$994
Round trip
2026-09-17 – 2026-10-15
DAR - Douala
48% AI deal score
$570
$1,067
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2026-10-16 – 2026-10-23
DAR - Douala
48% AI deal score
$685
$1,079
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2027-02-16 – 2027-02-19
DAR - Douala
46% AI deal score
$585
$1,086
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2026-12-01 – 2026-12-18
DAR - Douala
46% AI deal score
$691
$1,086
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2026-12-20 – 2027-01-17
DAR - Douala
47% AI deal score
$710
$1,156
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DAR - Douala
47% AI deal score
$740
$1,156
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2026-12-20 – 2027-01-03
DAR - Douala
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$741
$1,156
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DAR - Douala
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$728
$1,156
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Dar es Salaam to Douala: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala, fares typically range from $632–$1067, with a median of $848. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting regular opportunities to find favorable prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala, October stands out with a median fare of $597. Other months offering more competitive prices include May and April, both with a median fare of $754. These months present the best opportunities for travelers to secure lower-cost itineraries.

A typical journey from Dar es Salaam to Douala takes approximately 14h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the time spent on layovers. The majority of flights on this route involve 2 stopovers when not flying direct, contributing to the overall travel time.

The route from Dar es Salaam to Douala covers a distance of 3489 kilometers. This falls into the medium-haul category, indicating a significant but not exceedingly long journey between the two cities. Travelers should anticipate a flight experience consistent with medium-haul international travel.

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

Regular price: $574 - $850

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

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala is between $574 and $850. The current lowest deal is $937 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $937

Low $574

High $850

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala is October, with a median price of $597. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $974. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $597

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $974

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Turkish Airlines

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$833

$1,089

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$736

$1,023

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$692

$1,065

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$698

$1,106

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$1,166

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$685

$1,168

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$632 → $936

48%

23 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 20

$809 → $1,115

38%

30 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 27

$801 → $1,115

39%

21 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 23

$623 → $994

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Dar es Salaam - Douala route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Douala are near the typical level of $848.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $597

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $597.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 25m

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala typically involve connections, with a median duration of 14h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers 18 deals

Ethiopian Airlines has 18 deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala appear regularly, check frequently.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good option for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,066

Douala main airports to arrive at

Douala International (DLA)

Cheapest

Douala International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,066

Airports nearby Douala used as alternative

Yaoundé Nsimalen International (NSI)

Consider Yaoundé Nsimalen International as Cameroon's other major international hub for your arrival.

📍 ~180 km from Douala (requires a 3-4 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1,343

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Douala

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From DAR

Elite

Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

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Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 05

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 05

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 05

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 05

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 26

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Sep 05

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Douala

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Look out for deals and promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor prices. The optimal booking time can vary, but generally, several weeks to a few months before your trip is a good window.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options and prices. While it might involve extra ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. It's a good strategy to broaden your search for better deals.

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Dar es Salaam to Douala: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

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

Regular price: $574 - $850

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

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala is between $574 and $850. The current lowest deal is $937 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 30.

now $937

Low $574

High $850

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

October

Cheapest

Flights from $597

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $974

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Turkish Airlines

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$833

$1,089

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$736

$1,023

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$692

$1,065

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$698

$1,106

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$1,166

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Douala

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Douala (DLA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$685

$1,168

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$632 → $936

48%

23 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 20

$809 → $1,115

38%

30 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 27

$801 → $1,115

39%

21 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 23

$623 → $994

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Dar es Salaam - Douala route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Douala are near the typical level of $848.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $597

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $597.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 25m

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala typically involve connections, with a median duration of 14h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers 18 deals

Ethiopian Airlines has 18 deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala appear regularly, check frequently.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good option for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,066

Douala main airports to arrive at

Douala International (DLA)

Cheapest

Douala International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,066

Airports nearby Douala used as alternative

Yaoundé Nsimalen International (NSI)

Consider Yaoundé Nsimalen International as Cameroon's other major international hub for your arrival.

📍 ~180 km from Douala (requires a 3-4 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1,343

Douala, Cameroon

66% AI deal score

$2,808

Air Tanzania, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Douala

Cheap Flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

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

Dar es Salaam to Douala: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

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

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Douala

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Dar es Salaam - Douala route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $597

Connecting flights average 14h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers 18 deals

Deals appear regularly

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Douala main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Douala used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Douala

Best Elite deals to Douala

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Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 05

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 26

Sep 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Douala

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

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

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

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Dar es Salaam

Flights to Douala from other cities

Dar es Salaam to Douala: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

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

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Douala

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Douala

Dar es Salaam - Douala route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $597

Connecting flights average 14h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers 18 deals

Deals appear regularly

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Douala main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Douala used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Douala

Best Elite deals to Douala

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 05

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 26

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 26

Sep 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Douala

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

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

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