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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 22.6% of flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stops is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common for this route.

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

The median direct flight time from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 8 hours and 35 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is 2436 kilometers.

How much more do direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg cost?

Historically, direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg typically cost about 15% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is around $360, while connecting flights have a median price of $312. Direct flights constitute approximately 26.3% of the available options for this route.

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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 8h 5m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2,436 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, with most itineraries connecting at least once and the typical number of connections being 1.

For those seeking cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, prices typically range from $285–$688, with a median of $371. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $265. Other cost-effective months include March, where the median fare is $288, and September, with a median fare of $293.

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

Regular price: $363 - $532

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

The regular price range for this route is between 363 USD and 532 USD. The current lowest deal is 399 USD with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 13.

now $399

Low $363

High $532

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is August, with a median price of $265. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $874. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $265

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $874

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Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$557

$389

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$519

$410

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$463

$410

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$469

$412

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$473

$414

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$593

$414

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$752 → $413

45%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$737 → $413

44%

6 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 31

$654 → $413

37%

3 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 4

$533 → $411

23%

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 for Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August, March, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 8h 5m

The median flight duration for this route is 8 hours and 5 minutes with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 77.4% of recent deals, with direct flights less common.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good choice for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$408

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$408

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable connectivity, despite the significant travel distance.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $347. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $461, while booking more than 60 days out can result in significantly higher average prices, around $794.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is considered to be $285 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $371. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $688 or less.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, with a median price of $265. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $288. The annual median price for this route is typically $371, indicating that these months offer notable 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: $363 - $532

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

The regular price range for this route is between 363 USD and 532 USD. The current lowest deal is 399 USD with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 13.

now $399

Low $363

High $532

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

August

Cheapest

Flights from $265

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $874

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$557

$389

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$519

$410

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$463

$410

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$469

$412

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$473

$414

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$593

$414

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$752 → $413

45%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$737 → $413

44%

6 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 31

$654 → $413

37%

3 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 4

$533 → $411

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg