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Cheapest round-trip
$475
Typical prices: $458-$549
RwandAir
Fri 12/14Sat 12/29
HRE - DAR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$479
Typical prices: $562-$695
Air Zimbabwe
Tue 5/8Tue 5/15
HRE - DAR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Air Zimbabwe. Average duration is 2h 20m
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Most punctual • 0% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $461 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam (HRE-DAR)

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

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 29
RwandAir Logo
5:00 pm - 4:10 amHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
10h 10m2 stops Kigali Intl Zanzibar Intl
RwandAir Logo
4:40 am - 4:10 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
12h 30m2 stops Kigali Intl Lusaka
$475RwandAir
Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 29
RwandAir Logo
5:00 pm - 4:10 amHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
10h 10m2 stops Kigali Intl Zanzibar Intl
RwandAir Logo
4:40 am - 4:10 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
12h 30m2 stops Kigali Intl Lusaka
$476RwandAir
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 pm - 8:10 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
6h 50m3 stops Lusaka Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:40 am - 1:15 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
6h 35m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Lilongwe Intl Lusaka
$477Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 29
Kenya Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 8:15 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
7h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 1:40 amDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
5h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$478Kenya Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 21
Kenya Airways Logo
12:00 pm - 8:15 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
7h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
9:55 am - 3:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
6h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$479Kenya Airways
Sat, May 8 - Sat, May 15
Air Zimbabwe Logo
11:30 am - 4:00 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
3h 30mnonstop
Air Zimbabwe Logo
4:45 pm - 7:15 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
3h 30mnonstop
$479Air Zimbabwe
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:20 am - 5:55 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
14h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:55 am - 1:25 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$485Ethiopian Air
Sat, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 3
Air Zimbabwe Logo
11:30 am - 4:00 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
3h 30mnonstop
Air Zimbabwe Logo
4:45 pm - 7:15 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
3h 30mnonstop
$505Air Zimbabwe
Fri, May 7 - Fri, May 14
Air Tanzania Logo
1:10 pm - 6:25 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
4h 15m1 stop Lusaka
Air Tanzania Logo
11:00 am - 12:20 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
2h 20mnonstop
$586Air Tanzania
Sun, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 9
Air Tanzania Logo
1:10 pm - 6:25 pmHRE  Harare-DAR Dar Es Salaam
4h 15m1 stop Lusaka
Air Tanzania Logo
11:00 am - 12:20 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-HRE Harare
2h 20mnonstop
$586Air Tanzania
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Price, demand and travel trends for Harare to Dar Es Salaam flights

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

Round-trip flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam typically range from $458 to $549. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $475, on RwandAir.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Harare to Dar Es Salaam. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Dar Es Salaam at $434 round-trip.
•August ($541) and September ($522) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 24% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Harare to Dar Es Salaam flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$243
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Harare to Dar Es Salaam

When to book flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Harare 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 Harare to Dar Es Salaam flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from Harare to Dar Es Salaam:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:20 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:20 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Harare to Dar Es Salaam takes about 2h 20m, covering 938 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam range from $458 to $549, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $458 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $485 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $461 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $617 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    Air Zimbabwe is the only airline operating Harare to Dar Es Salaam flights. 0% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Zimbabwe and Euroairlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Harare 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 $475 to $1,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Harare to Dar Es Salaam are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $267.

  • 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 $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

    Flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam usually depart from Harare (HRE) and arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Harare to Dar Es Salaam route, 100% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

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

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Lilongwe Intl (LLW) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 0% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Harare to Dar Es Salaam. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $467 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $507, a difference of $40.

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

  • What airlines fly from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    Only Air Zimbabwe currently operates flights between Harare and Dar Es Salaam on a regular basis.

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

    Flying via Lilongwe Intl (LLW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 53m, compared with 7h 30m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 10h 12m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

    Dar Es Salaam is 1 hour ahead of Harare (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer free seat selection on Harare to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    None of the airlines on this route currently offer free seat selection. Seat selection is typically fee-based on this route, with availability depending on fare class.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom on Harare to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    None of the airlines on this route currently offer extra legroom.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Harare to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air Zimbabwe: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Euroairlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Tanzania: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • What transportation options are available from DAR?

    Licensed airport taxis and local buses are available from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The public bus stop is outside the airport's main entrance gate. Traffic delays can occur, especially during busy times of day.

  • Can I book my seat in advance when flying from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes, advance seat selection is generally possible on flights from HRE to DAR. Policies vary by airline and ticket type. On Kenya Airways flights, seats may be reserved in advance, subject to availability, during or after ticket purchase.

  • Is it possible to upgrade to a higher class when flying from Harare to Dar es Salaam?

    Yes, upgrades to a higher class are generally possible on flights from Harare to Dar es Salaam, though options and procedures vary by airline. Ethiopian Airlines allows passengers to purchase an upgrade for an additional fee. Members of Ethiopian Airlines' ShebaMiles frequent flyer program may also be able to use accumulated miles to upgrade their seat.

Your guide to booking Harare 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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $467, about $40 less than Friday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Harare to Dar Es Salaam trip for February. Fares historically average $434 round-trip in that month - typically $107 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $461 round-trip on this route - about $156 less than direct flights (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
    • B10 Airport Lodge
    • Transit Motel Ukonga
  • If you have dietary requirements or preferences, request a special in-flight meal through Manage My Trips/Manage Booking up to 24 hours before departure. Ethiopian Airlines offers vegetarian and gluten-friendly options on the HRE-DAR route.
  • Consider flying Air Tanzania from Harare to Dar es Salaam if you need extra baggage. Economy and business class passengers can check two bags weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg) each.
  • If you're booking a child on Kenya Airways from Harare to Dar Es Salaam, the Unaccompanied Minor service is for children ages 5 to 14. Children under 5 can't fly alone and must travel with an adult guardian.

Prefer to fly direct from Harare to Dar Es Salaam?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Harare Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Harare to Dar Es Salaam

Tuesday

Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe

Thursday

Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe

Saturday

Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe

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Direct returns

Dar Es Salaam to Harare

Tuesday

Air Tanzania,Air Zimbabwe

Air Tanzania,Air Zimbabwe

Thursday

Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe

Friday

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Saturday

Air Tanzania,Air Zimbabwe

Air Tanzania,Air Zimbabwe

Sunday

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

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