How many flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.6% of flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg were non-stop. For flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 connections. This suggests that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

How many hours is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg typically takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes. This duration covers a distance of 2436 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, can significantly extend the travel time, averaging around 13 hours and 10 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg come up on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular deal availability. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing opportunities with consistent frequency.

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2026-10-16 – 2026-10-22
DAR - Johannesburg
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DAR - Johannesburg
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Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg takes about 3h 45m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including those with connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, the overall travel time can vary significantly. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 19h 0m.

When looking for cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, prices typically range from $604–$1179, with a median of $872. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Currently, only 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is typically in January, with median fares around $240. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $241. Another relatively affordable month is December, where median fares are about $411.

Most itineraries for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are not direct. Only 2.6% of recent fares are for non-stop flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg is 2436 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, and for this specific route, new deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular flow of available fares.

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

Regular price: $470 - $573

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

The regular price range for this route is between 470 USD and 573 USD. The current lowest deal is 375 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 14.

now $375

Low $470

High $573

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is January, with a median price of $240. The most expensive month to fly is September, with a median price of $955. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $240

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $955

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$483

$409

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$483

$398

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$433

$398

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$433

$399

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$549

$412

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$478

$398

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$546 → $375

31%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$514 → $398

23%

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

$514 → $410

20%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

$496 → $398

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and December have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 45m

Direct flights typically take 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 19h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, with a current deal at $375.

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 Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$377

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$393

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable backup for connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$493

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

66% AI deal score

$1,559

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the best deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $417 for bookings made in this window. In contrast, waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically sees average prices rise significantly to about $1008.

A flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $604. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $872, indicating that prices below $604 represent a notable saving.

Historically, January and April have been the cheapest months to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, with median prices around $240 and $241 respectively. December, on the other hand, has typically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $411. The annual median price for this route is $872, making January and April particularly attractive for savings.

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Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

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

Regular price: $470 - $573

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

The regular price range for this route is between 470 USD and 573 USD. The current lowest deal is 375 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 14.

now $375

Low $470

High $573

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

January

Cheapest

Flights from $240

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $955

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$483

$409

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$483

$398

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$433

$398

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$433

$399

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$549

$412

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$478

$398

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$546 → $375

31%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$514 → $398

23%

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

$514 → $410

20%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

$496 → $398

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg