Dar es SalaamJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 3h 33m (2,437 km). Air Tanzania and South African Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $327 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Dar-es-Salaam →3 lounges at Dar-es-Salaam Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

Carriers on DAR–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Tanzanianonstop fare seen✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $327 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $283. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$35020 Nov 2026 · Air Tanzania	$288 · 2 stops20 Nov 2026
Jan 2027	$37628 Jan 2027 · South African Airways	$315 · 1 stop28 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$32716 Feb 2027 · Air Tanzania	$283 · 1 stop28 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$3413 Mar 2027 · Air Tanzania	$318 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $288 for November 2026, $283 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

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South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 3h 33m, covering 2,437 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Dar es Salaam from Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Julius Nyerere International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 2,437 km (1,514 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DAR–JNB route include Air Tanzania and South African Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DAR–JNB was $327 USD with Air Tanzania (nonstop), departing 16 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $283 one-way, against $318 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $283 with one stop against $327 nonstop, a saving of $44. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Dar es Salaam to South Africa?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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