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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $399. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Dar Es Salaam.$381 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$399 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $399, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$411 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$420 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$426 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$445 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$447 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$452 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$456 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $456, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$505 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $505, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$508 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$511 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound direct flight with Kenya Airways departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$631 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$631 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

Dar Es Salaam.$631 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

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Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

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Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$199
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	1 hr, 29 mins
Most popular airline	Precision Air
Average flights per week	190

Finding cheap flights from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam?

The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam is $381. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam?

1 hour and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam.

Which airlines fly direct from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam?

Precision Air, Kenya Airways and KLM fly direct from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam.

How many flights are there a week from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam?

As of April 2026, there are 380 flights per week flying from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam?

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Sunday, 26 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Dar Es Salaam?

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When is the best time to book flights to Dar Es Salaam?

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.

Travelling from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is Nairobi's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) departing from here.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam. The city's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Nairobi.
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Air Tanzania at 11:59pm. Go for the first NBO to DAR departure operated by Air Tanzania at 1am if getting there sooner works for you.
To ensure you get on your flight from Nairobi to DAR, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Direct flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are available from here.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport departing from NBO. Get on board with any of these:
Kenya Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from NBO to DAR.
Among carriers on this route, Precision Air is the most consistent for on-time landings.
NBO is around 18 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 62% arrive on time at their destination.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

Using public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to DAR flight:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.

About Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near DAR:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.

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

Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is $199. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $381. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to DAR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport ticket.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Nairobi to DAR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). August is the peak month for travel to Dar Es Salaam. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
Book a Nairobi to DAR plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dar Es Salaam to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport in July when temperatures are between 20ºC and 30ºC.

More about Dar Es Salaam

Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dar Es Salaam:
Baobab trees and Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Dar Es Salaam must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Palm Beach.

Explore more of Tanzania

You've done Dar Es Salaam, now it's time to discover other corners of Tanzania. Travel about 177 kilometres west to Morogoro to check off its leading attractions. From Choma Waterfalls to Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, Tanga is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Experience major highlights starting with Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.