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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $736. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dar Es Salaam.$726 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$728 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $728, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$731 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $731, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$736 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$736 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$740 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$740 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$747 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$829 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $829, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$835 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $835, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$840 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $840, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$896 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $896, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$898 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,085 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,085, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,091 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,091, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jul
from $736
Aug
from $736
Sep
from $728
Oct
from $731
Nov
from $835
Dec
from $1,091
Jan
from $726
Feb
from $829
Mar
from $896
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Jun
from $1,167

Direct flights from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

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Dar Es Salaam

8km from central Dar Es Salaam
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Zanzibar

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Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$726
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time5 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAir Tanzania
Average flights per week3

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is $726. 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.
5 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam.
Air Tanzania flies direct from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam.
As of July 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Tuesday, 19 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dar Es Salaam but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dar Es Salaam.

Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cape Town.

  • Your CPT to DAR flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Air Tanzania offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Dar Es Salaam — and maybe even more of Tanzania if you have time.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Tanzania.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CPT and DAR:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight is $568. A return fare is currently $726. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from CPT to DAR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from CPT to DAR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination without delay.

  • Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CPT:

Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near DAR if you're on a late Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental and see more of Dar Es Salaam and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dar Es Salaam Airport about four weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dar Es Salaam. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport for February if you want to go to Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to DAR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Zanzibar is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.

  • Arusha is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without seeing Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.

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