Flights Dar es Salaam -> Johannesburg (DAR-JNB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg connects Tanzania with South Africa’s largest city, with around 15 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and passengers connecting onward across southern Africa. Block time is about three and a half hours.

Airlines on this route

Two carriers fly DAR-JNB: Airlink and Kenya Airways, both flying direct to Johannesburg. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wide spread of departure times and keeps it well served through the week.

USD fares — DAR-JNB

DAR-JNB fares rise around the December holidays and the southern-hemisphere summer. With two carriers competing, the route is competitively priced — three to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and the economic centre of southern Africa, a major hub for business and for onward air connections across the region. For travellers from Dar es Salaam it is a business and trade destination and a wide connecting point.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg? Direct DAR-JNB flights are operated by Airlink, Kenya Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the DAR-JNB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.5 hours. The DAR-JNB route runs roughly 15 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a DAR-JNB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on DAR-JNB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Johannesburg? Johannesburg uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

Related routes and reading

• DAR airport guide
• JNB airport guide