How far do most flights from Dar es Salaam go?

Historically, most flights from Dar es Salaam cover long distances. Approximately 62% of flights are categorized as long-haul. Medium-haul flights account for 22% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up 16% of the connections. This distribution reflects patterns observed over the trailing 90 days.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

When looking for international flights from Dar es Salaam, some of the most affordable options historically include destinations like Entebbe, Uganda, with a median price of $254. Kisumu, Kenya, also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $285. Further options include Chimbote, Peru, at a median of $291, and Bloemfontein, South Africa, with a median price of $314, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Dar es Salaam at their lowest price?

Historically, flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheapest in January, with an average price of $696. This represents a potential savings of 21% compared to the annual median average price of $877. February is also a relatively inexpensive month for travel, with an average price of $769.

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DAR
Zanzibar
Tanzania • 2026-09-06
79% AI deal score
$119
$31
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DAR
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Tanzania • 2026-09-11
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Tanzania • 2026-09-03
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Tanzania • 2026-10-08
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Tanzania • 2026-08-29
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$123
$73
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Tanzania • 2026-09-12
41% AI deal score
$87
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DAR
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Tanzania • 2026-09-05
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Tanzania • 2026-09-24
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Tanzania • 2026-10-05
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Flights from Dar es Salaam: Overview

Insights for flights from Dar es Salaam

Over the last 90 days, Tanzania accounted for 29% of recent fares from Dar es Salaam, making it the dominant country for outbound flights. Other significant destinations include Kenya, representing 11% of recent fares, and South Africa with 9%. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dar es Salaam, you can reach a broad range of destinations, with 382 unique cities available.

The route mix from Dar es Salaam shows a strong emphasis on longer journeys, with 62% of flights categorized as long-haul. Medium-haul routes make up 22% of the flight options, while short-haul trips account for 16% of the available fares.

For direct flights from Dar es Salaam, 16.2% of recent fares were non-stop, indicating that connecting flights are more common for many routes. This means you will frequently find options that include at least one stop on your journey.

The most frequently discounted destination from Dar es Salaam recently is Zanzibar. Other popular routes include flights to London in the United Kingdom and Johannesburg in South Africa, which also appear often in recent fare observations.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Dar es Salaam start at $54 to Zanzibar, Tanzania. You can also find economical options to Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, with fares beginning at $128, and to Arusha, Tanzania, where prices start from $129.

Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam soon

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Kolkata

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Kolkata (CCU)

IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

$1,086

$618

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Chandigarh

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Chandigarh (IXC)

IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

$1,016

$609

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Mumbai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$553

$377

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Amsterdam

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands, Régional

$1,243

$626

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Athens

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Athens (ATH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,029

$737

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Bangkok

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Bangkok (BKK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo

$1,077

$787

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Kolkata

TOP

India • Sep 2026

from

$618

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Dec 2026

from

$1,022

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$626

Beirut

TOP

Lebanon • Oct 2026

from

$647

Athens

TOP

Greece • Sep 2026

from

$737

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$787

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

-60%

DAR - Toronto

$2,039 → $813

-52%

DAR - New York

$1,765 → $853

-35%

DAR - Indianapolis

$2,072 → $1,352

-28%

DAR - Kansas City

$2,045 → $1,469

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Tue

The cheapest flights from DAR are often found on Monday and Tuesday, starting from $30.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$27 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Arusha within Tanzania.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines, Régional

Regional and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking flights from Dar es Salaam 8+ months in advance can save you money.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheaper in Feb, Mar, and Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

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Flights to Zanzibar are currently available from $27.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

📍 ~63 km from Dar es Salaam (requires a sea or air transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$60

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Zanzibar

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Amsterdam

Netherlands • Sep 2026

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$8,343

$4,989

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$2,270

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London

United Kingdom • Sep 2026

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$2,333

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$2,301

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Austria • Oct 2026

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$2,818

$2,308

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Algeria • Oct 2026

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$2,343

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$2,273

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Booking Flights from Dar es Salaam: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations are available from Dar es Salaam for under $200. For example, flights to Zanzibar typically have a median price of $45. Other affordable options include Mount Kilimanjaro at a median price of $78 and Arusha at $126. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing quarter.

Dar es Salaam is connected to a wide network of destinations, with flights historically reaching 382 unique cities across 72 countries. Within this network, 29% of the connections are to cities within Tanzania. Kenya accounts for 11% of the connections, while South Africa makes up 9% of the distribution, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical flight data from the trailing 90 days, the most frequently served destinations from Dar es Salaam include Zanzibar in Tanzania. Other popular routes are to London in the United Kingdom and Johannesburg in South Africa. These cities consistently appear among the top connections.

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Most popular airlines from Dar es Salaam

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Rwandair Express

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dar es Salaam soon

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Kolkata

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Kolkata (CCU)

IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

$1,086

$618

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Chandigarh

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Chandigarh (IXC)

IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

$1,016

$609

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Mumbai

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$553

$377

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Amsterdam

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TUI fly Netherlands, Régional

$1,243

$626

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Athens

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Athens (ATH)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,029

$737

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DAR - Bangkok

Dar es Salaam (DAR) - Bangkok (BKK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo

$1,077

$787

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dar es Salaam

Kolkata

TOP

India • Sep 2026

from

$618

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Dec 2026

from

$1,022

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$626

Beirut

TOP

Lebanon • Oct 2026

from

$647

Athens

TOP

Greece • Sep 2026

from

$737

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$787

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dar es Salaam

-60%

DAR - Toronto

$2,039 → $813

-52%

DAR - New York

$1,765 → $853

-35%

DAR - Indianapolis

$2,072 → $1,352

-28%

DAR - Kansas City

$2,045 → $1,469

Popular Airports from Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Tue

The cheapest flights from DAR are often found on Monday and Tuesday, starting from $30.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$27 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Arusha within Tanzania.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines, Régional

Regional and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Dar es Salaam.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking flights from Dar es Salaam 8+ months in advance can save you money.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb - Mar, Jan

Flights from Dar es Salaam tend to be cheaper in Feb, Mar, and Jan.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Zanzibar

Flights to Zanzibar are currently available from $27.

Dar es Salaam main airports to depart from

Julius Nyerere International (DAR)

Cheapest

Julius Nyerere International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Dar es Salaam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Dar es Salaam used as alternative

Abeid Amani Karume International (ZNZ)

Cheapest

Zanzibar (ZNZ) is a practical alternative due to its extreme proximity and high flight frequency.

Netherlands • Oct 2026

80% AI deal score

$3,309

$2,273

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Egyptair

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Mon - Tue

From ~$27 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines, Régional

8+ months in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

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Mon - Tue

From ~$27 direct / ~$54 roundtrip

Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines, Régional

8+ months in advance

Feb - Mar, Jan

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How far do most flights from Dar es Salaam go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Dar es Salaam?

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