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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration8 h and 45 mFlights between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam take, on average, 8 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£278Cheapest price for a flight between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCape Town International AirportWhen flying from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

Destination airportJulius Nyerere International AirportFor the route from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

One-way average Price£324The average price for a flight Cape Town - Dar es Salaam at Opodo is £324, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Dar es Salaam when departing from Cape Town

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Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 2,301 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Dar es Salaam airports

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Cape Town to Dar es Salaam flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £278, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam takes roughly 5 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Dar es Salaam route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Arrival airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

The weather in Dar es Salaam

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dar es Salaam, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 18ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: August
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dar es Salaam. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

When you fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam the average price is £324. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam is 278 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam are May, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

The best time of the year to go to Dar es Salaam when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Dar es Salaam from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Dar es Salaam.

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

The total flight time between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam is of around 8 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,300.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Dar es Salaam compared to Cape Town?

While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Dar es Salaam can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Dar es Salaam, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.

Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam?

The main airport route flying between Cape Town and Dar es Salaam is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Julius Nyerere International Airport(DAR). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam?

Kenya Airways

South African Airways
Ethiopian Airlines

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