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Cheapest round-trip
$954
Typical prices: $1,166-$1,558
Qatar Airways
Thu 1/18Fri 2/2
ORD - DAR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$702
Typical prices: $695-$911
Egyptair
Sun 11/25
ORD - DAR • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Dar Es Salaam. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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ORD - DAR
Cheapest • 9% average savings
MDW - DAR
Most popular
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 15% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Cheapest • Avg $1,107 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam (CHI-DAR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam

Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 2
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 10:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
30h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 2:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$954Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 2:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
30h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 7:20 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$987Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 18
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 10:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
30h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 3:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 05m2 stops Arusha Kilimanjaro Doha Hamad Intl
$1,009Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
34h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,060Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 2
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 10:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
27h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol Arusha Kilimanjaro
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 8:32 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 33m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,083Delta
Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
30h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Zanzibar Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,089Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Jan 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 2:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
21h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 6:20 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$1,089Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 8:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
29h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
9:05 pm - 5:19 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,092Kenya Airways
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Dec 14
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 8:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
29h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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9:05 pm - 5:23 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 18m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,100Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 10:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam
21h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Zanzibar Intl
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 9:36 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,189Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam typically range from $1,166 to $1,558. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $954, on Qatar Airways.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is the cheapest Chicago to Dar Es Salaam route, averaging $1,271 round-trip. Other Chicago to Dar Es Salaam routes average $1,532, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam at $1,110 round-trip.
•June ($1,650) and July ($1,589) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$702
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 126% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Dar Es Salaam

When to book flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam takes 00m, covering 8,392 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam range from $1,166 to $1,558, with an average of $1,301 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,166 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $1,301 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $954 to $8,460. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $879, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)?

    Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $54 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Autounion Car Rental
    • Europcar
    • DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
    • 1First Car Rental
    • G Raffas Cars

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

    Flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,228 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,455, a difference of $227.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 24m, compared with 25h 46m via Istanbul (IST) and 32h 48m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago and Dar Es Salaam?

    Dar Es Salaam is 8 hours ahead of Chicago (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,228, about $227 less than Saturday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Dar Es Salaam trip for November. Fares historically average $1,110 round-trip in that month - typically $540 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dar Es Salaam Airport.

    • Triniti Airport Hotel
    • Transit Motel Ukonga
    • B10 Airport Lodge

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