Tanzania

$515+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tanzania

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZNZ
Jan 14 — Jan 211
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Tanzania

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tanzania
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Tanzania. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/183:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 12/205:15 pmZNZ - SFO
1 stop30h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$2,126
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:40 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/69:20 pmJRO - SFO
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$2,254
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/183:00 pmSFO - ZNZ
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/205:30 pmZNZ - SFO
2 stops54h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$2,269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:53 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops50h 32mQatar Airways
Tue 1/66:10 pmJRO - SFO
2 stops39h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$2,330
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:25 pmSFO - JRO
1 stop37h 05mSWISS
Tue 1/69:20 pmJRO - SFO
3 stops51h 00mSWISS
Deal found 12/13$2,335
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:40 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops41h 50mLufthansa
Tue 12/305:20 pmJRO - SFO
3 stops32h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$2,573
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:53 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops50h 32mQatar Airways
Mon 1/59:05 amJRO - SFO
3 stops45h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$2,627
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:55 pmSFO - JRO
2 stops30h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 1/510:05 amJRO - SFO
2 stops41h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/14$2,674
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:55 pmSFO - DAR
2 stops34h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 1/118:55 pmDAR - SFO
2 stops26h 54mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/14$2,844
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:04 amSFO - DAR
3 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:45 pmDAR - SFO
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$3,119
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:00 pmSFO - DAR
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 1/1111:35 amDAR - SFO
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$3,792
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:40 pmSFO - DAR
1 stop35h 00mEmirates
Wed 12/313:25 pmDAR - SFO
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/14$3,949

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Tanzania

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Tanzania flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$971
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$568
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,623
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Dar Es Salaam flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Dar Es Salaam flights.
From San Francisco to Tanzania
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tanzania
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($286 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Tanzania 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Tanzania that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Tanzania

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:45 am-1:40 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 2/2

3:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$971

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/3

6:10 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$996

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

6:50 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 2/20

4:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop41h 55m

$1,018

San FranciscoDar Es Salaam

SFO - DAR

SFODAR

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-10:35 pm

3 stops52h 35m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 2/24

11:45 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$1,077

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

4:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Thu 3/26

6:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,080

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

4:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 3/24

6:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,080

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

3:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop43h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/3

9:55 pm-6:48 pm

3 stops30h 53m

$1,091

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

10:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 1/19

1:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,094

San FranciscoZanzibar

SFO - ZNZ

SFOZNZ

San Francisco

Fri 5/22

8:59 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops61h 21m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 6/3

9:55 pm-11:12 pm

3 stops35h 17m

$1,101

San FranciscoArusha

SFO - JRO

SFOJRO

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:50 pm-2:35 am

1 stop68h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Fri 2/20

3:35 am-11:05 am

2 stops42h 30m

$1,103

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Tanzania

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania (average of $871). Flying from San Francisco to Tanzania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 SFO to TZ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Tanzania. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Tanzania, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Tanzania?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Tanzania. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Tanzania flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tanzania

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tanzania. 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 Tanzania. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Tanzania, such as Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from San Francisco to Tanzania in just under 38h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 45m. The distance from San Francisco to Tanzania is about 9734 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Tanzania one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $878. Turkish Airlines flights start at $936 while deals on Delta start at $1,275 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Tanzania?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Tanzania that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Tanzania flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Tanzania.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Tanzania?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Tanzania 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 San Francisco to Tanzania?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tanzania (average of $871). Flying from San Francisco to Tanzania in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tanzania

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Tanzania. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$872Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$935Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$935Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$984Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,292Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$1,320Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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