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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,694. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,973 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,973, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,978 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,978, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,093 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,093, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,272 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,272, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,393, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,422 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,422, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,694 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,694, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,714 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,714, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,822 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,822, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,894 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,894, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$3,140 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,140, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$3,163 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,163, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$3,263 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,263, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$3,371 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,371, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$3,397 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,397, select.

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Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,536
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam is $1,973. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam. But we found flights with one stop from $1,973.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. and Dar Es Salaam Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Dar Es Salaam is Delta .

Travelling from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know

  • You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Check out your options for flying out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

  • Dar Es Salaam is seven hours ahead of Washington DC. Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to DAR, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • 76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to DAR flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • 74.39% of flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.

About Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • Have a late flight from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near DAR and get cosy, quick:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Dar Es Salaam's main sights.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport is $1,536. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,973. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Washington DC to DAR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport ticket.

  • Save time searching for cheap flight tickets from Washington DC to DAR by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the best deal on a flight from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Dar Es Salaam. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • When booking your Washington DC 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.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport in July when temperatures are between 20ºC and 29ºC.

More about Dar Es Salaam

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dar Es Salaam right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Julius Nyerere International Airport:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Baobab trees, Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System and Safari Solutions are essential stops on your Dar Es Salaam itinerary.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Dar Es Salaam will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania you should also see. About 177 kilometres west of Dar Es Salaam, a visit to Morogoro will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Peponi Camp, Choma Waterfalls and Ahmadiya Mosque.

  • Around 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam, Tanga is another essential stop in Tanzania. Experience major highlights starting with Amboni Caves, Raskazone Beach. And Raskazon Beach Jet.

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