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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam from R4 025

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DAR
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam are usually found in May or April, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 508

One-way from

R4 025

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 655
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 16/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 25/13:10JNB - DAR
2 stops10h 50mRwandAir
Sun 9/216:55DAR - JNB
1 stop10h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R6 489
Thu 3/414:30JNB - DAR
1 stop11h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/44:30DAR - JNB
1 stop9h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R6 526
Thu 30/122:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/23:50DAR - JNB
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R7 128
Sat 15/222:00JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mSouth African
Sun 23/25:10DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R7 203
Wed 29/11:15JNB - DAR
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 5/23:50DAR - JNB
1 stop8h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R7 297
Sun 26/110:15JNB - DAR
1 stop5h 50mNAYSA
Sun 9/217:50DAR - JNB
2 stops16h 40mNAYSA
Deal found 16/1R8 276
Sun 8/613:55JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Sat 14/610:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 30mAir Tanzania
Deal found 16/1R9 028
Thu 20/39:40JNB - DAR
Nonstop3h 30mAirlink
Thu 27/33:25DAR - JNB
Nonstop3h 45mAirlink
Deal found 17/1R9 968

Find flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

3:10-15:50

1 stop11h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 19/2

16:55-2:20

1 stop10h 25m

R6 508

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

14:30-3:15

1 stop11h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 10/4

4:30-13:05

1 stop9h 35m

R6 526

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 5/2

3:50-16:00

1 stop13h 10m

R7 128

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 23/2

5:10-7:55

Nonstop3h 45m

R7 203

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

1:15-14:15

1 stop12h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 5/2

3:50-10:55

1 stop8h 05m

R7 297

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

19:25-17:05

1 stop20h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 14/2

17:50-18:30

2 stops25h 40m

R7 975

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

13:55-18:25

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 14/6

10:25-12:55

Nonstop3h 30m

R9 028

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

22:00-2:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 5/2

3:25-6:10

Nonstop3h 45m

R9 949

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

12:20-20:10

1 stop6h 50m

R4 025

JohannesburgDar Es Salaam

JNB - DAR

JNBDAR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

22:00-2:25

Nonstop3h 25m

R4 138

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam (average of R350). Flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to DAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to DAR are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Dar Es Salaam by month

Plan your trip to Dar Es Salaam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dar Es Salaam ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Dar Es Salaam when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Dar Es Salaam by month

Plan your trip to Dar Es Salaam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dar Es Salaam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dar Es Salaam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dar Es Salaam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dar Es Salaam. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, such as South African, NAYSA and Airlink. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,7
Good
53 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,2
Good
28 reviews
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What environmentally friendly airlines fly between Johannesburg and Dar Es Salaam?

    Consider booking a ticket with RwandAir, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Air if you wish to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam aboard an eco-friendly aircraft. These carriers have started using fuel optimization technologies in an effort to minimize their heavy reliance on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These airlines have also switched out their complicated, loud, and huge engines for lighter ones in an effort to lessen noise pollution.

  • What resources may be used to find an environmentally friendly flight from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    Find out more about the many green initiatives that the biggest airlines, like Air Tanzania, which fly between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, offer before you make your ticket reservations. You may read the carriers' Environmental, Social, and Governance reports to find out more about their commitment to sustainability. Airlines analyze the ecological impact of airports plus their services in order to produce their ESG Reports. IATA's Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) report may also make  it possible for travelers to track the efforts made by the various airlines to uphold environmental responsibility on this route.

  • Can travelers who are traveling by plane from JNB to DAR maintain their commitment to sustainability?

    By just bringing what is absolutely essential, it is possible to travel from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam in an environmentally beneficial way. If the airplane were lighter, carbon dioxide emissions would be considerably decreased. Flying in economy is an additional practical green travel option if you desire to lessen the carbon footprint each seat leaves behind.

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam flights?

    When going to Dar es Salaam from Johannesburg, travellers can choose to leave through O.R. Tambo International Airport or Lanseria International Airport. Lanseria is the smaller and quieter airport while O.R. Tambo has a larger number of flights available. Passengers will land at Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is about 12 kilometres from the city centre. This airport offers flights to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. In 2017, this airport has over 2.3 million passengers and more than 75,000 aircraft movements. Destinations this airport offers include Zanzibar, Harare, Songo Island, and more.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    While there are direct, nonstop flights available to Dar es Salaam from Johannesburg, they are extremely limited. Most of them take place in the morning and will be offered by South African Airways. The flight will take about 3h 20m and is going to typically be more expensive than a flight with stops involved. Airlines offering stopover flights include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and RwandAir. These flights can be half as expensive as a direct flight but will take longer to reach the destination. The shortest flight with a stopover is 6h 25m while longer flights may be nearly eight hours long.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    There are several one-stop flights into Dar es Salaam after leaving Johannesburg. These flights may stop down at airports like Blantyre Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Addis Ababa Airport. The most flights are offered with two or more stops. These flights are sometimes more expensive than single-stop flights but also reach the destination quicker than some of those options. Two stop flights might make stops at Lilongwe and Blantyre Airport or Jomo Kenyatta and Zanzibar Airport, while a three-stop flight might land in Lusaka Airport, Kigali Airport, and Kilimanjaro Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

    When leaving Johannesburg for Dar es Salaam, passengers will need to have a passport but do not need to bring a visa. Travellers can stay up to 90 days without a visa.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dar Es Salaam from Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam, you will be flying into Dar Es Salaam. Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is just 10,5 km from the centre vof the city. Dar Es Salaam is the only Dar Es Salaam airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg per day. 7 airlines have flights to Dar Es Salaam from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam round-trip?

    Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Dar Es Salaam, with prices starting at R6 508. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and South African, with the lowest prices starting at R6 526 and R7 203, respectively. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam one-way?

    R4 025 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and NAYSA, with prices starting from R4 138 and R4 288, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam? While on average our users pay R16 675, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 035. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Dar Es Salaam), is priced around R6 131.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam (average of R350). Flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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RwandAirCheapestR5 977AverageR6 346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 016AverageR7 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 337AverageR8 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 464AverageR7 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR7 468AverageR7 783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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NAYSACheapestR7 721AverageR8 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR9 760AverageR10 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Dar Es Salaam

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Dar Es Salaam. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Public transportation is a more environmentally responsible choice to take into account when going from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to several locations in and around Dar Es Salaam because it emits less CO2 onto the roads than personal cars.
  • If you want to travel from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam via an airport which endorses environmental initiatives, think about leaving from Johannesburg - OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Eliminating single-use plastics out of its operations is one of JNB's top priority.
  • If you want to land in an airport that values the environment, think about making DAR Airport your last stop when heading to Dar Es Salaam from JNB. In an effort to maintain its environmentally friendly status, this airport has begun installing solar energy generation initiatives.

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