What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $412.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 06m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 82% of 1-stop itineraries from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 46m.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town round-trip?

Kenya Airways, at $348, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and South African. Kenya Airways is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Airlink, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

To save up to 109% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town from $456 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $606 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Dar Es Salaam in September are about $520 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $366.

Can I find deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAR to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, such as Airlink, South African, and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8.6

Very good

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink

8.6

Very good

76 reviews

Airlink

8.6

Very good

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African

7.6

Good

44 reviews

Airlink

8.6

Very good

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

861 reviews

Airlink

8.6

Very good

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

280 reviews

Airlink

8.6

Very good

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town round-trip?
Kenya Airways, at $348, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and South African. Kenya Airways is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$348	Average$485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$370	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
South African	Cheapest$520	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Airlink	Cheapest$548	Average$877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAR to CPT?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest layover option from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

What’s the fastest layover option from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, such as Airlink, South African, and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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