Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 17:44
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 1:29.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam takes 3h 29m, covering 3 944 km.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam range from R7 601 to R9 171, with an average of R8 070 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 601 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the R8 070 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R6 825 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R8 416 for direct.

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 to Dar Es Salaam flights are:

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

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

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R329 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Dar Es Salaam (DAR).

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

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 to Dar Es Salaam route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg 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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R7 900 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R8 446, a difference of R545.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg and Dar Es Salaam. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• South African
• Airlink
• Air Tanzania

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

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

Among airlines operating Johannesburg 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.

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

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