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

Historically, approximately 22.6% of flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is one. This means that a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically experience at least one connection. When planning your journey, it's useful to consider this distribution of direct versus connecting flights.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 8 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2436 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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 has been observed at $360, while connecting flights had a median price of $312. Approximately 26.3% of all flights on this route have been direct. This price difference reflects the convenience of non-stop travel.

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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: $469 - $651

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is $469 to $651. The current lowest deal is $390 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 8-Aug 15.

now $390

Low $469

High $651

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

Jan

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Sep

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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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$700

$411

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$651

$412

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$758

$410

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$571

$411

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$644

$412

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$574

$412

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$694 → $409

41%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$679 → $409

40%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$654 → $409

37%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$641 → $407

36%

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

August is historically cheapest at $265

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 8h 5m

The median flight time from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is 8 hours 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover when not flying direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing within 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg are typically found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price observed was $347. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $461, while booking 60+ days out can result in significantly higher average prices of $794. Planning your trip within the optimal 14-27 day window can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is considered to be $285 or less. This threshold represents the price point at which 25% of all observed fares were found. The median price for this route over the same period was $371, with prices reaching up to $688 for the higher end of fares. Aiming for prices at or below $285 can indicate a favorable booking.

Based on historical data from the trailing 270 days, August has typically 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. September, while also listed among the cheapest, had a median price of $293. The annual median price for this route is $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: $469 - $651

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg is $469 to $651. The current lowest deal is $390 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 8-Aug 15.

now $390

Low $469

High $651

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$700

$411

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$651

$412

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$758

$410

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$571

$411

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$644

$412

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Johannesburg

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$574

$412

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$694 → $409

41%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$679 → $409

40%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$654 → $409

37%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$641 → $407

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg