Can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are typically available. Approximately 25.1% of flights on this route have historically been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This information is 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 3 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is around 7 hours and 10 minutes. The direct flight covers a distance of 2436 kilometers. These durations represent the typical travel times for this route.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam have been classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for monitoring these frequent changes and potentially securing a more favorable fare. This assessment is based on data from the trailing 30 days.

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Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Right now, fares for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are significantly above the typical level. Historically, a good price for this route is found on about 11% of recent fares. For those seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, November stands out with a median fare of $306. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $312, and March presents a median of $328. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options compared to other periods.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam covers a distance of 2436 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short hop but not a full intercontinental journey.

The flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam typically takes about 3h 30m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections often extends to 7h 10m. Only about 25.1% of recent fares are for direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, meaning most itineraries will include one or more stops, with the median number of stopovers being 1 when connecting.

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

Regular price: $468 - $610

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is typically between $468 and $610. The current lowest deal is $331 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 14-Aug 15.

now $331

Low $468

High $610

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is February, with a median price of $316. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $562. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $316

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $562

Jan

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Apr

May

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Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$652

$338

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

South African Airways

$597

$425

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$585

$440

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$576

$440

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$571

$440

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

South African Airways

$594

$446

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

$648 → $332

49%

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$652 → $338

48%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$603 → $336

44%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$597 → $336

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, at $316.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 30m

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam typically average 3h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 25% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways has offered direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International offers flights to Dar es Salaam, with prices from $333.

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

💸 Flights from ~$333

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$333

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ) is a practical alternative, but requires a sea or air transfer from the mainland.

📍 ~75 km from Dar es Salaam (reachable by ferry or short flight)

💸 Flights from ~$431

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam have been found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $360. Booking 7-13 days out also offered competitive pricing, with an average of $364. Prices tended to be higher for very last-minute bookings, averaging $636 for flights booked 0-6 days before departure.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam was considered to be $312 or less. The median price for this route was $395. Prices above $563 were typically in the higher range. These figures are based on flight data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam have been November, with a median price of $306, and April, with a median price of $312. March also offered relatively low prices, with a median of $328. The annual median price for this route was $395, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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: $468 - $610

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam is typically between $468 and $610. The current lowest deal is $331 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Aug 14-Aug 15.

now $331

Low $468

High $610

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

February

Cheapest

Flights from $316

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $562

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$652

$338

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

South African Airways

$597

$425

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$585

$440

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$576

$440

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

$571

$440

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Dar es Salaam

Johannesburg (JNB) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

South African Airways

$594

$446

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

$648 → $332

49%

2 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 29

$652 → $338

48%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$603 → $336

44%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$597 → $336

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam