2
Airlines
14×
Per week
$424
From (live)
via ET
3.5h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
2 631 km
Dar es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 4weeks
↑ up 58%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Johannesburg -> Dar es Salaam (JNB-DAR) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam connects South Africa with Tanzania, with around 14 flights a week, two a day. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and passengers connecting onward across East Africa. Block time is about three and a half hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly JNB-DAR: South African Airways and Kenya Airways, both flying direct to Dar es Salaam. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wide spread of departure times across the week.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
USD fares — JNB-DAR
JNB-DAR fares rise around the December holidays and the southern-hemisphere summer. With two carriers competing, the route is competitively priced — three to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is the largest city of Tanzania and its main commercial centre, a busy port on the Indian Ocean coast. For travellers from Johannesburg it is a business and trade destination and a gateway to the East African coast.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam? Direct JNB-DAR flights are operated by South African Airways, Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-DAR flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.5 hours. The JNB-DAR route runs roughly 14 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-DAR flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-DAR? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Dar es Salaam? Dar es Salaam uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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