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Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town from $374 DAR → CPT

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The cheapest return found recently is $516 with Ethiopian Airlines, 2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $374 with Kenya Airways, 18 Nov, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$374, Kenya Airways, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$516, 2 Jan 2027 to 7 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$515 to $549
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $485 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air Tanzania
Shortest nonstop flight found
6 h 55 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $515 to $549.

Cheapest return found recently

$516

2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 3:55 a.m. · Return leaves 1:50 p.m. · 23 h 25 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $516 2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $485 1 Dec – 5 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $485 to $655.

$516, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $485 to $655.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 21 Nov to 5 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

21 fares on 8 departure dates

21 Nov – 26 Nov: $516, found 4 days ago22 Nov – 26 Nov: $517, found 4 days ago1 Dec – 5 Dec: $485, found 5 days ago2 Dec – 5 Dec: $520, found 4 days ago6 Dec – 13 Dec: $520, found 4 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $645, found 7 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027: $512, found 3 days ago5 May 2027 – 26 May 2027: $636, found 4 days agoNovDecJanMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
21 Nov – 26 Nov$516Ethiopian AirlinesJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 26 Nov$517Ethiopian AirlinesJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 5 Dec$485Ethiopian AirlinesJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Dec – 5 Dec$520Ethiopian AirlinesJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 13 Dec$520Ethiopian AirlinesJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$645Precision AirJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027$512Ethiopian AirlinesJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 May 2027 – 26 May 2027$636Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $485.

November 2026From $5162 departure dates21 Nov – 26 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $485Cheapest seen3 departure dates1 Dec – 5 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $5122 departure dates2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $6361 departure date5 May 2027 – 26 May 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $371 to $376.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$374

18 Nov · Kenya Airways

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 3:50 a.m. · 10 h 45 min trip

1 stop · via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$545

10 Dec · Air Tanzania

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Leaves 11:50 a.m. · 6 h 55 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $374 18 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $366 7 Apr 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $313 to $387.

$374, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $313 to $387.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 18 Nov to 26 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

54 fares on 9 departure dates

18 Nov: $374, found 3 days ago2 Dec: $369, found 5 days ago10 Dec: $371, found 4 days ago28 Dec: $464, found 4 days ago7 Jan 2027: $371, found 6 days ago10 Jan 2027: $371, found 5 days ago7 Apr 2027: $366, found 4 days ago24 Aug 2027: $376, found 5 days ago26 Aug 2027: $393, found 5 days agoNovDecJanAprAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
18 Nov$374Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
2 Dec$369Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
10 Dec$371Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
28 Dec$464Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jan 2027$371Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
10 Jan 2027$371Kenya AirwaysJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
7 Apr 2027$366Precision AirJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
24 Aug 2027$376Precision AirJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
26 Aug 2027$393Air TanzaniaJulius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → Cape Town International Airport (CPT)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $366.

November 2026From $3741 departure date18 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $3693 departure dates2 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $3712 departure dates7 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $366Cheapest seen1 departure date7 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $3762 departure dates24 Aug 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$527$505Cheapest seen22
7–13 days$527$516+0%16
14–29 days$532$485+1%35
30–59 days$527$512+0%29
60–89 days$633$557+20%30
90–179 days$565$528+7%35
180+ days$528$528+0%14

One-way

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$357$318Cheapest seen7
14–29 days$365$313+2%33
30–59 days$371$352+4%23
60–89 days$376$357+5%34
90–179 days$372$350+4%38
180+ days$358$358+0%11

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Zanzibar → Cape Town

70 km from Dar Es Salaam

$731

$215 more than flying from Dar Es Salaam

23 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · ZNZ → CPT · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Zanzibar → Cape Town

70 km from Dar Es Salaam

$397

$23 more than flying from Dar Es Salaam

5 Jun 2027 · ZNZ → CPT · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Jan 2027 – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

The cheapest return found recently is $516 with Ethiopian Airlines, 2 Jan 2027 to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $485 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Dec to 5 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $515 to $549.

How much is a one-way flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $374 with Kenya Airways, 18 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $366 with Precision Air, 7 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $371 to $376.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $485, 1 Dec to 5 Dec, found 5 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $366, 7 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $545 with Air Tanzania, 10 Dec, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air Tanzania on 10 Dec, takes 6 h 55 min from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Kenya Airways on 18 Nov, takes 10 h 45 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Between 21 Nov and 5 May 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Precision Air on 1 and Kenya Airways on 1. Between 18 Nov and 26 Aug 2027, Kenya Airways has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 9 departure dates we hold, Precision Air on 2 and Air Tanzania on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work