Are direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when choosing.

Can flexible travel dates help on Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can fluctuate significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for meals or entertainment. Understanding these additional fees can help you accurately compare the total cost of your trip.

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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-25
DAR - Washington, D.C.
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$1,403
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Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Most itineraries for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C., fares are typically $2067–$2488, with a median of $2276. Current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. takes 27h 44m, including connections. This duration reflects the common travel time for itineraries that involve at least one stopover.

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. is typically in May, with a median fare of $1086. Other affordable months include February, with a median fare of $1311, and October, where the median fare is $1373.

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Washington, D.C. is 12781 km, making this a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $1,245 - $2,007

Prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1245 USD and 2007 USD. The current lowest deal is 1256 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 25.

now $1,256

Low $1,245

High $2,007

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington is May, with a median price of $1086. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2379. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,086

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,379

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Air Tanzania

Etihad Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,603

$1,291

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,706

$1,291

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,603

$1,291

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,530

$1,720

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Egyptair

$1,591

$1,747

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Egyptair

$1,590

$1,770

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

$1,691 → $1,290

24%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

$1,706 → $1,305

24%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$1,603 → $1,291

19%

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$1,568 → $1,304

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $1086, followed by February and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 27h 44m

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. are long-haul, typically taking 27h 44m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $1256

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines via kiwi was found for $1256, departing November 18, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. appear regularly.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,215

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,248

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,682

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

$5,078

Save $2,634

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Nov 22

Washington, D.C., United States

92% AI deal score

$7,683

$5,078

Save $2,605

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Nov 11

Washington, D.C., United States

92% AI deal score

$7,463

$5,080

Save $2,383

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Nov 20

Washington, D.C., United States

92% AI deal score

$7,676

$5,102

Save $2,574

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Nov 11

Washington, D.C., United States

92% AI deal score

$7,190

$5,121

Save $2,069

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Dec 02

Washington, D.C., United States

92% AI deal score

$7,541

$5,191

Save $2,350

Egyptair

Business Class

From DAR

Elite

Jan 13

Washington, D.C., United States

91% AI deal score

$7,214

$4,952

Save $2,262

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often yields better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Generally, purchasing tickets several weeks or months before your departure date may offer more competitive fares. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more flight options or lower prices. While it may require additional ground transportation, the potential savings could make it worthwhile. Always factor in the total travel time and cost.

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Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Most itineraries for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. takes 27h 44m, including connections. This duration reflects the common travel time for itineraries that involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Washington, D.C. is 12781 km, making this a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $1,245 - $2,007

Prices for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1245 USD and 2007 USD. The current lowest deal is 1256 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 25.

now $1,256

Low $1,245

High $2,007

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,086

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,379

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Air Tanzania

Etihad Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,603

$1,291

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,706

$1,291

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,603

$1,291

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,530

$1,720

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Egyptair

$1,591

$1,747

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Egyptair

$1,590

$1,770

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

$1,691 → $1,290

24%

5 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 1

$1,706 → $1,305

24%

7 nights

Oct 27 - Nov 3

$1,603 → $1,291

19%

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$1,568 → $1,304

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $1086, followed by February and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 27h 44m

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. are long-haul, typically taking 27h 44m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are dominant for Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $1256

A recent deal from Ethiopian Airlines via kiwi was found for $1256, departing November 18, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. appear regularly.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,215

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,248

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

91% AI deal score

$7,214

$4,952

Save $2,262

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Cheap Flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Today’s best flight deals from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Connecting flights typically take 27h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $1256

Deals appear regularly

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

How can I find cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.?

When should I book flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.?

Are direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C. flights?

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More routes from Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest time to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Popular Airports to fly from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.

Dar es Salaam - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Connecting flights typically take 27h 44m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $1256

Deals appear regularly

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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Feb 10

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Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

How can I find cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.?

When should I book flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Dar es Salaam to Washington, D.C.?