Travelling from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of New York. Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from New York to DAR. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to DAR that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and DAR include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). It's a popular transfer point for flights from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) leaving Newark Liberty International Airport.
You can get to EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to DAR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near DAR:
Travel at your own speed with a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and chase adventure across Dar Es Salaam and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
$916 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,503. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to DAR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). July is the busiest month to travel to Dar Es Salaam. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Before locking in your New York to DAR flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Dar Es Salaam, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 20ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dar Es Salaam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dar Es Salaam right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Julius Nyerere International Airport:
Baobab trees and Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Dar Es Salaam travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Safari Solutions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Morogoro is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dar Es Salaam. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Tanzania, consider Tanga, roughly 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet are highlights.