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Flights from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) take about 3h 33m (2,437 km). South African Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $287 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam

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

✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $287 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $285. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$28729 Oct 2026 · South African Airways	$285 · 2 stops29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3056 Nov 2026 · South African Airways	$290 · 1 stop6 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$30921 Dec 2026 · South African Airways	$297 · 1 stop21 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$4062 Jan 2027 · South African Airways	$289 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$29327 Feb 2027 · South African Airways	—
Mar 2027	$3093 Mar 2027 · South African Airways	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $285 for October 2026, $289 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 (Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam flights

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

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) 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 Johannesburg from Dar es Salaam by air?

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

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–DAR route include 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 Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–DAR was $287 USD with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, 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 Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $285 one-way, against $309 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 Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $285 with 2 stops against $287 nonstop, a saving of $2. Nonstop saves the connection time.

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

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dar es Salaam 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.

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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