Are there direct flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam?

Direct flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total. Historically, approximately 7.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter one stop on average.

How long is the flight from Harare to Dar es Salaam?

The direct flight from Harare to Dar es Salaam typically takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1511 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, averaging around 8 hours and 25 minutes. The median direct flight time is 255 minutes, while flights with one stop average 505 minutes.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam are considered frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for good value. Travelers can typically find competitive prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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August 22 - August 23

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$669

$370

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September 11 - September 13

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$879

$377

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September 3 - September 5

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$886

$377

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September 17 - September 19

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$878

$377

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November 5 - November 7

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$435

$377

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November 6 - November 8

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$436

$377

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December 9 - December 11

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$892

$377

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December 10 - December 12

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$892

$377

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December 3 - December 5

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$893

$377

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December 5 - December 7

HRE - Dar es Salaam

$893

$377

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Harare to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam, fares typically range from $378–$575, with a median of $497. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 24% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Harare to Dar es Salaam? The most affordable month to fly is typically December, with a median fare of $328. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $395, and October, with a median fare of $406. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as only 7.6% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect at least one stop on your journey from Harare to Dar es Salaam.

A typical journey from Harare to Dar es Salaam takes approximately 8h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making it important to consider the total travel time when planning your trip.

The distance between Harare and Dar es Salaam is 1511 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to several hours of flight time, often involving connections, as reflected in the overall journey duration.

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

Regular price: $435 - $530

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

The regular price range for flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam is between $435 and $530. The current lowest deal is $402 on Kayak for travel from Jul 27-Jul 28.

now $402

Low $435

High $530

The cheapest time to fly from Harare to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from HRE to DAR is December, with a median price of $328. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $509. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

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Flights from $328

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Flights from $509

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Direct flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam

Air Tanzania

Last-minute flights going from Harare to Dar es Salaam

Sun, Jul 12

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HRE - Dar es Salaam

Harare (HRE) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$554

$408

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

HRE - Dar es Salaam

Harare (HRE) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$554

$408

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

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HRE - Dar es Salaam

Harare (HRE) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$551

$389

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

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HRE - Dar es Salaam

Harare (HRE) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$551

$429

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Thu, Jul 16

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HRE - Dar es Salaam

Harare (HRE) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$551

$403

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Mon, Jul 20

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HRE - Dar es Salaam

Harare (HRE) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$508

$394

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 23 - Dec 24

$895 → $378

58%

1 night

Dec 24 - Dec 25

$895 → $378

58%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$892 → $378

58%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$892 → $378

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Harare to Dar es Salaam

Harare - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Harare to Dar es Salaam are below the typical level, with 24% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Dar es Salaam, with a median price of $328.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 8h 25m

Flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam typically take 8h 25m, covering 1511 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Tanzania offers direct flights

Air Tanzania offers direct flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam appear frequently, with 24% good prices.

Harare main airports to depart from

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International Airport offers flights to Dar es Salaam, with prices from $378, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~15 km from Harare city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$378

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Arrive at Julius Nyerere International to reach Dar es Salaam, a primary gateway to Tanzania.

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

💸 Flights from ~$378

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider Zanzibar as it is extremely close to Dar es Salaam and offers robust transport links, though a ferry or short flight transfer from the mainland is required.

📍 ~65 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$418

Moi International (MBA)

Moi International is a major international hub with diverse airline options, but requires crossing an international border.

📍 ~360 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International is a primary international gateway for northern Tanzania, with strong connectivity for long-haul and regional flights.

📍 ~470 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$485

Dodoma (DOD)

Dodoma offers increasing domestic flight options and is located within Tanzania, avoiding international border requirements.

📍 ~440 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$520

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, useful for domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~490 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$704

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$1,377

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $446. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in higher prices, averaging $741. Even booking 60+ days out tends to yield a slightly higher average price of $469 compared to the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Harare to Dar es Salaam is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $378. The median price for this route over the same period has been $497. Prices tend to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $575 or higher.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Dar es Salaam, with a median price of $328. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $395. The annual median price for this route is $497, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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