Can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 9.4% of flights on this route are direct. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers to reach Dar es Salaam from Johannesburg, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam typically takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 2436 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 12 hours and 15 minutes, reflecting the additional time for layovers and connecting segments.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are frequent. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations, based on observations over the trailing 30-day period. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $501–$1017, with a median of $680. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $246. Following closely are February with a median of $467 and November with a median of $468, offering significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam takes about 3h 30m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. For those connecting, the median journey time extends to 19h 35m.

The distance between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam is 2436 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with connections, making it a substantial regional journey.

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

Regular price: $295 - $634

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 295 USD and 634 USD. The lowest current deal is 397 USD with Air Tanzania, for travel from Feb 12-Feb 13.

now $397

Low $295

High $634

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to DAR is March, with a median price of $246. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $974. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $246

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $974

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$570

$494

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$567

$492

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$438

$493

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$438

$493

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$440

$493

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$461

$495

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$528 → $421

20%

2 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 1

$569 → $490

14%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$497 → $421

15%

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$567 → $492

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $246.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 30m.

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is 3h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 9.4% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are 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 on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International offers flights to Dar es Salaam, providing a convenient departure.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$437

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$457

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for its extreme proximity to Dar es Salaam, though a sea or air transfer is required.

📍 ~70 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$373

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Oct 29

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$1,834

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From JNB

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$1,788

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From JNB

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Dec 01

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$1,763

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Dec 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

80% AI deal score

$1,796

$1,159

Save $637

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Dec 17

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$1,784

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$1,804

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$1,891

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From JNB

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

79% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,132

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Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price across the trailing quarter was around $734. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $975. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in a higher average price of $855, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is considered to be $501 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $680. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $1017 or less, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, March offers the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, with a median price of $246. February and November also tend to be more affordable, with median prices of $467 and $468 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $680, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

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

Regular price: $295 - $634

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 295 USD and 634 USD. The lowest current deal is 397 USD with Air Tanzania, for travel from Feb 12-Feb 13.

now $397

Low $295

High $634

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

March

Cheapest

Flights from $246

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $974

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$570

$494

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$567

$492

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$438

$493

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$438

$493

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$440

$493

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Air Tanzania

$461

$495

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$528 → $421

20%

2 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 1

$569 → $490

14%

2 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 8

$497 → $421

15%

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$567 → $492

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $246.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 30m.

The median flight time for direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is 3h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 9.4% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are 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 on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International offers flights to Dar es Salaam, providing a convenient departure.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$437

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$457

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for its extreme proximity to Dar es Salaam, though a sea or air transfer is required.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

79% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,132

Save $405

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

South African Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Best Elite deals to Dar es Salaam

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How early should I book Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

Can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

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

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

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Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

South African Airways offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dar es Salaam

Best Elite deals to Dar es Salaam

Oct 29

Oct 28

Dec 28

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 20

Dec 17

Dec 16

Dec 15

Dec 20

Oct 27

Feb 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How early should I book Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?