Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are available. Historically, approximately 21.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are also a common occurrence.

How long does it take to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

A direct flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 1502 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging around 9 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam come up frequently. This route is classified as one that regularly sees competitive pricing. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for deals on this route across the trailing 30 days.

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Lusaka to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

The journey from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam covers a distance of 1,502 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam, prices typically range from $344 to $566, with a median fare of $462. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and approximately 18% of recent fares were considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam? The most affordable months to fly are June, with a median fare of $415, followed by July at $434, and August at $436. These months offer the lowest median prices, making them ideal for planning your trip.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means you will likely encounter at least one connection on your journey.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 9 hours 0 minutes. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

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

Regular price: $348 - $530

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is between $348 and $530. The current lowest deal is $373 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 17-Nov 19.

now $373

Low $348

High $530

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Dar es Salaam is June, with a median price of $415. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $558. Prices are generally lower from April to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $415

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $558

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Key Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$606

$528

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$599

$548

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$595

$614

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$570

$474

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$512

$441

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$473

$476

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$599 → $472

21%

1 night

Sep 23 - Sep 24

$514 → $438

15%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$471 → $398

16%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$606 → $545

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Lusaka - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are below the typical level at $373.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are June, July, and August

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are June ($415), July ($434), and August ($436).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 0m

The median flight time from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Key Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are frequent.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$396

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$371

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, despite requiring a sea or air transfer.

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

💸 Flights from ~$469

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Sep 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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From LUN

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$2,567

$1,361

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Ethiopian Airlines

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From LUN

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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$2,480

$1,401

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Ethiopian Airlines

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From LUN

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Dec 09

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

79% AI deal score

$2,577

$1,438

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Rwandair Express

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From LUN

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Sep 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

78% AI deal score

$2,292

$1,360

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Rwandair Express

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From LUN

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Sep 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

78% AI deal score

$2,405

$1,436

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Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Dec 07

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

78% AI deal score

$2,470

$1,438

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Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LUN

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Sep 17

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

78% AI deal score

$2,547

$1,520

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Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,216

$1,360

Save $856

Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,203

$1,360

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Rwandair Express

Business Class

From LUN

Elite

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,231

$1,360

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Business Class

From LUN

Elite

Sep 20

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,204

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Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $441. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging $693. Prices for flights booked 60+ days in advance were also higher, with an average of $488.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $344. The median price for this route was $462, with 75% of prices observed being $566 or less. Keeping an eye out for prices below the $344 threshold can help secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the months of June, July, and August have offered some of the most competitive prices for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam. June typically saw a median price of $415, while July had a median of $434. August also presented a median price of $436, which was the most expensive month on average across the trailing 270 days, yet still competitive compared to the annual median of $462.

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Lusaka to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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

Regular price: $348 - $530

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

The regular price range for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is between $348 and $530. The current lowest deal is $373 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 17-Nov 19.

now $373

Low $348

High $530

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

June

Cheapest

Flights from $415

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $558

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Key Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$606

$528

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$599

$548

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$595

$614

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$570

$474

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$512

$441

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LUN - Dar es Salaam

Lusaka (LUN) - Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Kenya Airways

$473

$476

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$599 → $472

21%

1 night

Sep 23 - Sep 24

$514 → $438

15%

2 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 4

$471 → $398

16%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$606 → $545

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Lusaka - Dar es Salaam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are below the typical level at $373.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are June, July, and August

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are June ($415), July ($434), and August ($436).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 9h 0m

The median flight time from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam is 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Key Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam are frequent.

Lusaka main airports to depart from

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Cheapest

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$396

Dar es Salaam main airports to arrive at

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$371

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, despite requiring a sea or air transfer.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

77% AI deal score

$2,204

$1,360

Save $844

Rwandair Express

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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

Lusaka to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Lusaka - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest months are June, July, and August

Median flight time is 9h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Lusaka 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 far in advance should I book a flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

How do I know if a Lusaka to Dar es Salaam flight is a good deal?

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

Are there direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

How long does it take to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

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

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More routes from Lusaka

Flights to Dar es Salaam from other cities

Lusaka to Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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

The cheapest time to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Direct flights from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Last-minute flights going from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam

Lusaka - Dar es Salaam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest months are June, July, and August

Median flight time is 9h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Key Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Lusaka 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 20

Sep 15

Sep 15

Dec 09

Sep 20

Sep 20

Dec 07

Sep 17

Sep 20

Sep 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dar es Salaam

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam?

How do I know if a Lusaka to Dar es Salaam flight is a good deal?

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