Are direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Kisumu to Dar es Salaam flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays, rather than weekends, often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may reveal more affordable options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Kisumu to Dar es Salaam 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 printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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KIS - Dar es Salaam
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Kisumu to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

For cheap flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam, fares typically range from $241 to $304, with a median price of $259. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, but about 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam? The most affordable month to fly is June, with a median fare of $254. Following closely is May, with a median fare of $255. April also presents a good option, with a median fare of $269.

How long is the flight from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 7 hours and 23 minutes. Most itineraries connect at least once, as there are no direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam recorded in recent fares. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1.

The route from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam covers a distance of 904 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively brief travel experience between these two cities.

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

Regular price: $559 - $720

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

The regular price range for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam is typically between $559 and $720. The current lowest deal is $468 with Fly Air for travel from Aug 29-Aug 30.

now $468

Low $559

High $720

The cheapest time to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from KIS to DAR is June, with a median price of $254. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $521. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $254

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $521

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Fly Air

Kenya Airways

Air Tanzania

Executive Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$600

$738

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$522

$1,224

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$508

$1,224

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Hahn Air Systems

$508

$1,375

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Hahn Air Systems

$543

$1,375

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Hahn Air Systems

$557

$1,375

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$551 → $487

12%

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$497 → $471

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

$502 → $496

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$453 → $471

Popular Airports to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Kisumu - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $254

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 23m

Flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam typically involve 1 stopover, averaging 7h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 0% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fly Air offers deals on this route

Fly Air has offered 12 deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Kisumu main airports to depart from

Kisumu International (KIS)

Cheapest

Kisumu International Airport is a good option for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~5 km from Kisumu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$366

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Consider this airport for its close proximity to Dar es Salaam, despite requiring a ferry or short flight transfer.

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

💸 Flights from ~$490

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From KIS

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Sep 02

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

48% AI deal score

$2,084

$1,643

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From KIS

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Sep 05

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

47% AI deal score

$1,934

$1,629

Save $305

Kenya Airways, +1

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From KIS

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Sep 09

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

47% AI deal score

$1,979

$1,633

Save $346

Kenya Airways, +1

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From KIS

Elite

Sep 07

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

46% AI deal score

$1,870

$1,627

Save $243

Kenya Airways, +1

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From KIS

Elite

Sep 06

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

46% AI deal score

$1,900

$1,632

Save $268

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 11

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

46% AI deal score

$1,884

$1,633

Save $251

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 08

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

46% AI deal score

$1,892

$1,633

Save $259

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 07

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,774

$1,621

Save $153

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 09

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,758

$1,624

Save $134

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 11

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,834

$1,627

Save $207

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 10

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,767

$1,627

Save $140

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From KIS

Elite

Sep 06

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,781

$1,627

Save $154

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare options from various providers. Looking into flights with layovers may also sometimes present lower prices than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can occasionally appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might sometimes be more economical than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover additional flight options or better deals. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience when considering alternative airports.

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Kisumu to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

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

Regular price: $559 - $720

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

The regular price range for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam is typically between $559 and $720. The current lowest deal is $468 with Fly Air for travel from Aug 29-Aug 30.

now $468

Low $559

High $720

The cheapest time to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from KIS to DAR is June, with a median price of $254. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $521. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $254

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $521

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Fly Air

Kenya Airways

Air Tanzania

Executive Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$600

$738

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$522

$1,224

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$508

$1,224

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Hahn Air Systems

$508

$1,375

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Hahn Air Systems

$543

$1,375

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

KIS - Dar es Salaam

Kisumu (KIS) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Hahn Air Systems

$557

$1,375

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$551 → $487

12%

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$497 → $471

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

$502 → $496

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$453 → $471

Popular Airports to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Kisumu - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $254

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 7h 23m

Flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam typically involve 1 stopover, averaging 7h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 0% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fly Air offers deals on this route

Fly Air has offered 12 deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Kisumu main airports to depart from

Kisumu International (KIS)

Cheapest

Kisumu International Airport is a good option for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam.

📍 ~5 km from Kisumu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$366

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Consider this airport for its close proximity to Dar es Salaam, despite requiring a ferry or short flight transfer.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

45% AI deal score

$1,781

$1,627

Save $154

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

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

Kisumu to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Kisumu - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices around $254

Connecting flights average 7h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Fly Air offers deals on this route

Deals appear frequently

Kisumu 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 can I find cheap flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam?

When should I book flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam?

Are direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Kisumu to Dar es Salaam flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Kisumu to Dar es Salaam flights?

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More routes from Kisumu

Flights to Dar es Salaam from other cities

Kisumu to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam

Kisumu - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices around $254

Connecting flights average 7h 23m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Fly Air offers deals on this route

Deals appear frequently

Kisumu 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

Sep 02

Sep 05

Sep 09

Sep 07

Sep 06

Sep 11

Sep 08

Sep 07

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Sep 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How can I find cheap flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam?

When should I book flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Kisumu to Dar es Salaam?