Can I fly direct from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos are not common, historically making up only 6.2% of all available flights. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers is one. Travelers should generally expect to have at least one connection for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

The direct flight time from Dar es Salaam to Lagos typically takes 5 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 4252 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Dar es Salaam to Lagos flights?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos are classified as frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate regularly, offering opportunities for savings. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare.

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Dar es Salaam to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Right now, only 8% of recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Lagos are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $458–$921, with a median of $656. Current prices are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable time for booking. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you find better opportunities.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos? The most affordable months to fly are November, September, and August, all with a median fare of $444. These months offer substantially lower prices compared to the overall median, presenting the best opportunities for finding cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos.

A typical journey from Dar es Salaam to Lagos takes approximately 16h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved in reaching your destination. The median number of stopovers for connecting flights on this route is 1.

For flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos, only 6.2% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means most itineraries connect at least once. The majority of travelers on this route will find themselves taking a connecting flight, with a median of 1 stopover when not flying direct.

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Lagos is 4252 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves longer flight times and often requires connecting flights.

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

Regular price: $623 - $926

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

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos is between $623 and $926. The current lowest deal is $549 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $549

Low $623

High $926

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos is January, with a median price of $444. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $702. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $444

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $702

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$786

$554

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$775

$666

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$769

$554

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$783

$554

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$777

$605

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$715

$602

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 28 - Aug 29

$962 → $712

26%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$800 → $554

31%

7 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 10

$782 → $554

29%

7 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 13

$777 → $554

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Dar es Salaam - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dar es Salaam to Lagos are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or September for the best prices

Historically, November and September offer the lowest median prices at $444.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 16h 55m

The median flight duration from Dar es Salaam to Lagos is 16 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 6.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania is an option for direct flights on the Dar es Salaam to Lagos route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, consider booking soon

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with 8% good prices recently.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Dar es Salaam city center.

💸 Flights from ~$624

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Lagos.

📍 ~10 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$624

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun Airport can be a useful alternative due to its regional connectivity and proximity to Lagos.

📍 ~135 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Seme international border which can be unpredictable).

💸 Flights from ~$1,616

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Oct 30

Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$2,630

$1,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$3,089

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, booking more than 60 days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos, with an average price of $542. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $576, while those booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $645. This trend suggests that planning well ahead can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Lagos was considered to be $458 or less. The median price for this route was $656. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $921 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $458 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos have been November, September, and August, all with a median price of $444. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $656 for this route. While November is also listed as a most expensive month, this indicates price fluctuations within the month, suggesting that deals can still be found. Travelers looking for more affordable options might consider these months.

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Dar es Salaam to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

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

Regular price: $623 - $926

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

The regular price range for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos is between $623 and $926. The current lowest deal is $549 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $549

Low $623

High $926

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

January

Cheapest

Flights from $444

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $702

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$786

$554

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$775

$666

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$769

$554

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$783

$554

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$777

$605

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Lagos

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$715

$602

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 28 - Aug 29

$962 → $712

26%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$800 → $554

31%

7 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 10

$782 → $554

29%

7 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 13

$777 → $554

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Dar es Salaam - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dar es Salaam to Lagos are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or September for the best prices

Historically, November and September offer the lowest median prices at $444.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 16h 55m

The median flight duration from Dar es Salaam to Lagos is 16 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 6.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania is an option for direct flights on the Dar es Salaam to Lagos route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, consider booking soon

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with 8% good prices recently.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Dar es Salaam city center.

💸 Flights from ~$624

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Lagos.

📍 ~10 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$624

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun Airport can be a useful alternative due to its regional connectivity and proximity to Lagos.

Lagos, Nigeria

77% AI deal score

$2,615

$2,090

Save $525

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Cheap Flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

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Dar es Salaam to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

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

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Dar es Salaam - Lagos route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November or September for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 16h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently, consider booking soon

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

Best Elite deals to Lagos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

How much should a flight from Dar es Salaam to Lagos cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

Can I fly direct from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

How long does it take to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

Should I set a price alert for Dar es Salaam to Lagos flights?

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Dar es Salaam to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

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

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos

Dar es Salaam - Lagos route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November or September for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 16h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently, consider booking soon

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

Best Elite deals to Lagos

Oct 30

Sep 07

Sep 28

Oct 02

Aug 24

Aug 19

Oct 01

Oct 15

Sep 11

Aug 28

Sep 11

Sep 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?

How much should a flight from Dar es Salaam to Lagos cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Dar es Salaam to Lagos?