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Dar Es Salaam.RM1,536 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,536, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,548 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,548, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,548 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Nov, returning Thu, 27 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,548, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,548 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,548, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,551 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,551, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,563, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,657 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,657, select.
Dar Es Salaam.RM1,662 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,662, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from RM1,731
May
from RM1,548
Jun
from RM1,536
Jul
from RM1,741
Aug
from RM1,750
Sep
from RM1,731
Oct
from RM1,662
Nov
from RM1,548
Dec
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Jan
from RM1,762
Feb
from RM1,657
Mar
from RM1,762

Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dar Es Salaam.

Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,536
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineSouth African Airways
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam is RM1,536. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam.
South African Airways, Airlink and Air Tanzania fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam.
As of April 2025, there are 17 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Dar Es Salaam is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Friday, 13 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dar Es Salaam but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dar Es Salaam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dar Es Salaam.

Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • Dar Es Salaam is one hour ahead of Johannesburg and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Each week, there are eight O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, select the 08:35 Airlink (South Africa) flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:00 with Airlink (South Africa).

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JNB to DAR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Jetting into Dar Es Salaam (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular carrier offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.

  • Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering JNB to DAR flights. A reliable 98.53% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JNB and DAR include:

    • Zanzibar International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Chileka Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight is RM913. A return plane ticket is currently RM1,536. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book three months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JNB to DAR.

  • February is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to DAR.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • 77.1% of flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near JNB. Whether you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and discover more of Dar Es Salaam and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam

  • From Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar Es Salaam is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Dar Es Salaam in February.

  • When reserving your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JNB to DAR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be explored after you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of Tanzania, consider Arusha, about 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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