Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg from $265 DAR → JNB
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $438 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $265 with Uganda Airlines, 20 Jul 2027, found 7 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $265, found 7 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $438, 1 Apr 2027 to 4 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $437 to $463
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $436 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $437 to $463.
Cheapest return found recently
$438
1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 3:55 a.m. · Return leaves 2:30 p.m. · 22 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$438 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$436 13 Nov – 17 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $391 to $456.
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 3 departure dates from 13 Nov to 1 Apr 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 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 17 Nov | $436 | Ethiopian Airlines | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 6 Jan 2027 | $488 | RwandAir | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $438 | Ethiopian Airlines | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $436.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$265
20 Jul 2027 · Uganda Airlines
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 5:35 p.m. · 8 h 40 min trip
1 stop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$265 20 Jul 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $265 to $323.
At $265, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2027 | $265 | Uganda Airlines | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Uganda Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
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.
Today's prices for 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $436 | $391 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $440 | $391 | +1% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $450 | $442 | +3% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $456 | $455 | +5% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $465 | $429 | +7% | 36 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $296 | $272 | +5% | 14 |
| 90–179 days | $281 | $268 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 180+ days | $284 | $265 | +1% | 34 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Zanzibar → Johannesburg
70 km from Dar Es Salaam
$423
$15 less than flying from Dar Es Salaam
8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · ZNZ → JNB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Zanzibar → Johannesburg
70 km from Dar Es Salaam
$318
$53 more than flying from Dar Es Salaam
19 Jul 2027 · ZNZ → JNB · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
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 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 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 Johannesburg?
The cheapest return found recently is $438 with Ethiopian Airlines, 1 Apr 2027 to 4 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $436 with Ethiopian Airlines, 13 Nov to 17 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $437 to $463.
How much is a one-way flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $265 with Uganda Airlines, 20 Jul 2027, found 7 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $436, 13 Nov to 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Uganda Airlines on 20 Jul 2027, takes 8 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg?
Between 13 Nov and 1 Apr 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and RwandAir 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