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Flight deals from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $680. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dar Es Salaam.$587 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $587, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$679 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$680 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$687 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$687 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$727 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $727, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$740 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$742 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $742, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$745 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $745, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$832 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$832 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$832 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$842 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $842, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$844 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$844 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$858 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Lusaka.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $844
Aug
from $680
Sep
from $687
Oct
from $587
Nov
from $679
Dec
from $687
Jan
from $740
Feb
from $842
Mar
from $844
Apr
from $858
May
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Jun
from $919

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Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

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Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$587
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAir Tanzania
Average flights per week16

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam is $587. 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.
2 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam.
Air Tanzania, Hahn Air Systems and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam.
As of July 2026, there are 16 flights per week flying from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam.
The cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 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 and Air Tanzania offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dar Es Salaam.

Flying from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.

  • Dar Es Salaam is one hour ahead of Lusaka and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Flights from LUN to DAR start from 01:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 15:05 with Air Tanzania. In total, there are eight weekly Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flights.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your LUN to DAR flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • A number of airlines operate direct flights from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, so jetting to Dar Es Salaam (and then discovering more of Tanzania!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Tanzania on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering LUN to DAR flights is Turkish Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 78.95% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LUN and DAR:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight is $449. A return fare is currently $587. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from LUN to DAR, reserve your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LUN to DAR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport.

Handy information about Lusaka Airport (LUN)

  • When it comes to Lusaka Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Lusaka to Lusaka Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

  • Need a convenient hotel near LUN? If you've booked an early flight from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • Reserve a hotel near DAR if you're taking a late Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental to explore Dar Es Salaam and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Dar Es Salaam Airport around four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam

  • Dar Es Salaam Airport to the centre of Dar Es Salaam has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Dar Es Salaam in March.

  • The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Lusaka Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LUN to DAR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 30ºC then.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Dar Es Salaam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, a visit to Zanzibar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.

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

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