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Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Cape Town (CPT)

DAR — CPT
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$524
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Best time to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

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 36 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

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.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of 1-stop itineraries from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $414.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 20m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$370Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$427Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
South AfricanCheapest$520Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
AirlinkCheapest$548Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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