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$202+ Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAR — JNB
août 23 — août 301
sam. 8/23
sam. 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 août 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$334
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$202
(RwandAir)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$415 or less

Good one-way deal

$229 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on août 18, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/14:05 amDAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
mer. 10/810:50 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$332
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/27:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
jeu. 10/912:20 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$334
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 10/247:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
ven. 10/3112:20 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$336
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/207:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
ven. 10/3112:20 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$337
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/264:05 amDAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
dim. 8/312:30 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$340
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/54:05 amDAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
ven. 9/122:30 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/47:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
mer. 9/1012:20 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$344
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/157:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
sam. 9/202:30 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/304:05 amDAR - JNB
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
sam. 9/62:30 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop11h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$349
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/284:55 pmDAR - JNB
1 stop22h 25mRwandAir
sam. 10/43:10 amJNB - DAR
2 stops12h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 8/18$350
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 10/247:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
lun. 10/2712:20 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop6h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/47:40 amDAR - JNB
1 stop4h 55mEthiopian Air
lun. 9/810:50 pmJNB - DAR
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$355

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated août 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

lun. 10/20

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 10/31

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$334

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

ven. 10/24

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 10/31

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$336

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

lun. 9/29

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 10/4

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$337

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

ven. 10/24

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/27

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$337

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

ven. 9/5

4:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 9/12

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

$340

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

jeu. 9/4

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 9/10

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$344

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

lun. 9/15

7:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 9/20

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

$348

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

sam. 8/30

4:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 9/6

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

$349

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

sam. 9/6

4:05 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 9/10

2:30 pm-3:10 am

1 stop11h 40m

$350

Dar Es SalaamJohannesburg

DAR - JNB

DARJNB

Dar Es Salaam

mar. 9/2

4:30 pm-2:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated août 18, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated août 18, 2025.

The most flights from DAR to JNB are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Blantyre (BLZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of 1-stop itineraries from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 $333.

What’s the fastest layover option from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 38m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated août 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, and Ethiopian Air from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

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
75 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

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
43 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

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
835 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

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
276 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Dar Es Salaam, you will be flying from Dar Es Salaam, which is the city’s only airport. Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is located 6.5 mi from the center of Dar Es Salaam. There are 4 flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 4h 55m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $334. There are 1513 mi between Dar Es Salaam and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $291. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from $315, and Air Tanzania, from $344. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are LATAM Airlines (100%), South African (100%) and Qatar Airways (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally $364, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $227. When looking at the most popular route, (Dar Es Salaam - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay $377 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo?

    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 OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). 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 5 airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dar Es Salaam to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated août 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$291Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$315Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air TanzaniaCheapest$344Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AirlinkCheapest$391Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$396Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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