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Cheap Flights to Tanzania

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Zanzibar
16h 55m3 stops
from $992per person
Arusha
16h 40m3 stops
from $993per person
Dar Es Salaam
16h 00m2 stops
from $999per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Tanzania

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Tanzania?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Tanzania is April, when tickets cost $725 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,276 and $1,093 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$524
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Arusha

FAQs - booking Tanzania flights

  • Do I need to pay departure tax when leaving Tanzania?

    Departure tax is a necessary payment by all flight passengers with the levy differing between those taking international flights and those taking domestic flights. Some airlines include departure tax in ticket prices, and you are encouraged to check whether your airline includes departure tax to make prior arrangements.

  • Are child car seats required by law in Tanzania?

    Tanzania does not have any legal requirements for child restraints and booster seats, therefore it is nearly impossible to find any cabs and taxis that provide these services. If you require child car seats, please make arrangements with the cab provider at the airport to ensure that the facility is provided. You can also make prior arrangements with the several taxi companies available at the airport to have your car specifically fitted with child restraints.

  • Are there direct flights to Tanzania?

    There are no direct flights from both the UK and the US to Tanzania. You are encouraged to evaluate the connecting options to choose the most convenient route as layovers include major transportation hubs, such as Doha, Germany, Switzerland, and Nairobi. However, all routes, regardless of layover destinations, take approximately the same time.

  • How do I get from the airport in Tanzania?

    There are several options to choose from when getting from any of the three international airports in Tanzania. Aside from Zanzibar, which has a thriving tourism scene and with plenty of options arranged by accommodation regarding transport, getting from the remaining airports may be intimidating for most visitors. Using public transport in Tanzania may be frustrating as buses are rarely on schedule. When using a cab or taxi service, ensure you agree on the price before beginning the journey. Alternatively, you could rent a car to explore Tanzania at your discretion. If you decide on the car rental option, it is recommended to have the car delivered at the airport to avoid the hassle of having to get to the hotel to find your car.

  • Which airport in Tanzania is closest to Morogoro?

    Albeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is the closest airport, approximately 114 miles from Morogoro. This is one of the many local airports in Tanzania to help many travelers access various areas around the city for business, tourism, or fun travel.

  • If I fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), how can I reach Tanzania?

    You can fly nonstop from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). However, if you intend to go to Arusha, you can take a connecting flight to Arusha Airport (ARK) or take a non-stop flight to this beautiful city in Tanzania.

  • Which cities are served by Julius Nyerere International Airport?

    DAR airport serves several nearby cities. After arriving at the airport, you can go to a few cities, including Magomeni, approximately 7 miles from the airport, Vikindu is around 14 miles away, Kisarawe is about 10 miles away, and Kibaha is about 20 miles from the airport. Dar es Salaam is about 11 miles from the airport.

  • Is there public transport from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Dar es Salaam Center?

    If you need public transport from DAR airport, you can take a bus to get to Dar es Salaam in around 40min. However, if you miss the bus, you can take a taxi or rent a vehicle, the fastest way to get to the city. A taxi or rental car gets to the city in about 20min.

  • What is the best Tanzania airport if I plan to visit Old Fort?

    Albeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is the best and most convenient if you plan to visit Old Fort. The airport is around 4.6 miles away from this historical place. Then, you can take a shuttle or a taxi to visit the Old Fort and other nearby iconic places in the area.

  • Do I need car seats for my kid in Tanzania?

    Tanzania has no law on fastened child seats and safety seat belts. Thus, the country lacks mandatory child restraint systems. However, when renting a vehicle at DAR airport, ensure to use a car seat for your kids below 12 years in the front and back seats when driving. Also, rent a vehicle with functional seat belts to ensure safety as you go to various places.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Tanzania?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Tanzania.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Tanzania?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Tanzania is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Tanzania?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Tanzania with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Tanzania?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Tanzania up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tanzania

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Tanzania flight deals.
  • To gain entry into Tanzania, it is necessary to have a passport valid for a minimum of six months with at least one page for endorsements. A visa is also necessary for most countries, but you are encouraged to check whether it is required for your country.
  • If traveling to several locations within Tanzania, it is recommended that you fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport as it is located in Dar es Salaam City, which is the capital of Tanzania and the main transport hub.
  • If traveling to the Northern part of Tanzania, fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport. If you want to explore the rich coastline of the country, mainly around Zanzibar, the best airport would be Zanzibar Abeid Karume Airport.
  • You can choose to enter Tanzania through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya as it is the main airport in East Africa. This will give you a chance to experience both Kenya and Tanzania, and Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Airport is approximately an hour away by flight.
  • There are several local airports in Tanzania that facilitate domestic flights throughout the country making it an easy form of transportation from one side of the country to another.
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is a hub for Air Tanzania and Precisionair, making it easy for people to travel to local and international cities. This is the busiest airport with quality amenities for smooth travel.
  • If traveling to Tanzania to visit Serengeti National Park, an iconic attraction, the closest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), approximately 193 miles away. Then, you can take a shuttle or a bus to get to your destination.
  • The main event in Tanzania in May is The Mzalendo Halisi music festival in the north of Dar es Salaam city. However, most events take place in July. If you travel around this month, you can enjoy the Zanzibar Cultural Festival or Zanzibar International Film Festival.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Tanzania

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Tanzania? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8550 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Audio Visual Equipment lacking content and features. No connection ability for noise cancellation pods

8.0 ExcellentFrances, Sep 2026
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Audio Visual Equipment lacking content and features. No connection ability for noise cancellation pods

DL482 did not wait for about 10 of us including a mother and 3 children when we were in the same terminal on DL486, where we were switching from waiting for a jet bridge fix, to moving to a neighboring gate. I understand taxiing delays are ok either but man. We only needed 5 more minutes. DL482 did not adjust from their times at all. This was my first time with Delta.

DL486 could not get to the gate due to jet bridge malfunction. We moved gates. The connecting flight of LAX to MCO was not communicated with. Even though we were in the same terminal, DL482 left without about 10 of us, including a mother and her 3 children. I got to the gate at 7:34 am which is past the 7:20 am last call for a 7:35 am departure. Had they waited 5 minutes, all of us would have made it on board.

The wait in the tunnel to enter the plane was too long. The counter personnel, specially ''Israel'' was really not welcoming considering Delta Standards. Other than this everything was good overall.

Both legs on the way were smaller planes, each had a mechanical issue causing a delay

Delta exceeded my expectations! I am beyond satisfied. Thank you!

Flight was on time! That's the most important thing for me.

Delayed flight. Dirty seats, dirty seat belts with food stuck on it from previous passengers maybe. No one cleaned the seats or flight.

The flight was delayed and knowing I was going to miss my connection, nothing was done proactively to try and get me rebooked. It was an act of congress to do so. This is not on the crew, but on the experience itself

No headphones, forced to sit in another seat that I did not book, had to check my carry on when I boarded the plane I saw backpacks and other non carry on items stuffed in the carry on holder! Horrible experience Wi-Fi did not work either

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Very bad I have traveled to about 70 countries. And this is one of the worst airline with the bad customer service. As a family We purchased our seating tickets 8 D, 8 E, and 8 F but when we board we got switched to 10 A, 10 B and C without early acknowledgment. The seat back doesn’t even go back because the back row is the emergency row. We didn’t like it at all because we actually pay for the seats we want then the manager Melih came and say either we take the new seat or get off the plane. What a bad customer service. He was saying things that are not even legitimate. Due to the seat back unable to be push back we had to go to other seats in the far back and be separated. Very bad experience with this airline and will not want to take it again.

Flight canceled and then “uncanceled” after I booked are placement. I had to pay for both a Turkish Air doesn’t admit their mistake

Very cheesy food in both options - had to pass. Boarding with open doors (winter)

Leaving on time would have been a good start . Sat in plane while they cleaned around us . We got to Turkey raced to our next flight to see plane sitting at the gate 5 minutes before departure time to be told “ plane is gone “ while obviously it wasn’t . Showed them time on my phone before departure. Then “ gate is closed “ . Then he said “Instead of talking to me you need to go talk to someone else to get another flight “ . We booked business class no service waited in line to have to rebook same flight day later. Offered hotel room but wait for a bus to heard us to what I’m sure would have been cheap hotel. Opted for private cab and decent hotel at our own expense. Bad service at ever turn . NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES AGAIN !

Horrible horrible plane for such a long flight. I thought Qatar was a reputable airline. Was proven so wrong. Never again…:-(

Qatar Airways has consistently set a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this journey in Economy Class lived up to that expectation. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and levels of hospitality. Yet there is something reassuringly consistent about Qatar Airways. It is not simply the onboard service, but the entire experience: the professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, and genuine sense of hospitality. The cabin crew are exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished in their delivery, yet their interactions rarely feel mechanical. They remain remarkably courteous while retaining a genuine human warmth and an apparent eagerness to assist. On almost every Qatar journey, there are individual crew members who somehow manage to stand out and make the experience even more memorable. What I value most is the consistency. Qatar Airways has established a certain benchmark of expectation for me and, over many journeys, has never underdelivered against it. There is a sense of confidence and ease that comes with boarding a Qatar flight because I know the overall experience will be thoughtfully delivered. For someone who spends a considerable amount of time travelling, that peace of mind matters enormously. Qatar Airways remains one of the airlines I genuinely enjoy flying, not because of any single aspect of the service, but because of the complete package and the remarkable consistency with which it is delivered. The only disappointment on this occasion was that my luggage did not arrive with me at my final destination in Kolkata (CCU), following my journey from Seattle (SEA) via Doha (DOH). Unfortunately, the baggage was delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in CCU. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has built with me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that expectation, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Looking forward to a swift resolution and, notwithstanding this final hiccup, another thoroughly enjoyable Qatar Airways journey.

Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

It was good ,I enjoyed it also crew were very respectful and patient waiting people parking their belongings.

Flight was late! Why ? No one seemed to know. Looks like the planes windows were never cleaned. My phone camera refused to take a picture of Mount Kilimanjaro.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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