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Cheapest round-trip
$440
Typical prices: $464-$557
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/27Thu 11/29
JNB - DAR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$447
Typical prices: $471-$602
Air Tanzania
Tue 11/20Fri 11/23
JNB - DAR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with South African, Air Tanzania and Airlink. Average duration is 3h 29m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 98% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 5% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $413 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam (JNB-DAR)

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

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 29
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 8:15 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
26h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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9:55 am - 10:55 amDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$440Kenya Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 20
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1:35 am - 1:45 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
11h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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9:05 pm - 3:50 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$447Kenya Airways
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 8:05 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
4h 50m1 stop Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
10:45 am - 1:15 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 30mnonstop
$447Air Tanzania
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 pm - 8:05 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
4h 50m1 stop Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
10:45 am - 1:15 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 30mnonstop
$447Air Tanzania
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 11:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
11h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:55 am - 1:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$452Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19
Uganda Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:50 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
8h 05m1 stop Entebbe
Uganda Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 2:00 amDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 25m1 stop Entebbe
$460Uganda Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
South African Logo
10:00 pm - 2:30 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
3h 30mnonstop
South African Logo
5:10 am - 7:55 amDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 45mnonstop
$480South African
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 2
South African Logo
10:00 pm - 2:30 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
3h 30mnonstop
South African Logo
5:10 am - 7:55 amDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
3h 45mnonstop
$481South African
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:45 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
28h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Zanzibar Intl
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7:15 am - 3:50 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 35m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$501Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 3:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAR Dar Es Salaam
17h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:50 am - 1:30 pmDAR  Dar Es Salaam-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$821Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam typically range from $464 to $557. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $440, on Kenya Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam. It’s 2% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam at $464 round-trip.
•September ($564) and May ($535) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 21% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$234
Beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:15 pm and lands at 5:44 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 1:29 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 29m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam takes 3h 29m, covering 1,513 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flight?

    Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam range from $464 to $557, with an average of $490 over the past 12 months. Anything below $464 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $490 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $413 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $507 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights are:

    • Airlink: 98% on time
    • South African: 97% on time
    • Air Tanzania: 35% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink and Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 $440 to $2,295. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $284, which is 12% 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 $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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam most commonly connect through:

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 55% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Kigali Intl (KGL) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Entebbe (EBB) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $482 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $504, a difference of $22.

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dar Es Salaam. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • South African
    • Air Tanzania
    • Airlink

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam?

    Flying via Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 51m, compared with 10h 19m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 10h 25m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Dar Es Salaam?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights?

    Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights:

    • South African: offers free seat selection
    • Air Tanzania: offers free seat selection
    • Airlink: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam flights?

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

    • South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Tanzania: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Airlink: 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.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average $482, about $22 less than Wednesday fares (4% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam trip for March. Fares historically average $464 round-trip in that month - typically $100 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Airlink. Over the past three months, 98% of Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 82%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 56m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • 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 $413 round-trip on this route - about $94 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

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dar Es Salaam

Monday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Tuesday

South African

South African

Wednesday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Thursday

Airlink,South African

Airlink,South African

Friday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Saturday

Air Tanzania,South African

Air Tanzania,South African

Sunday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

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Direct returns

Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Tanzania,South African

Air Tanzania,South African

Thursday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Friday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Saturday

Air Tanzania,Airlink,South African

Air Tanzania,Airlink, +1 more

Sunday

Air Tanzania,South African

Air Tanzania,South African

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