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Johannesburg.$314 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 13, returning Tue, May 20.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, May 13, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, May 20, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.
Johannesburg.$316 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 1, returning Sun, Jul 6.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Jul 6, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Johannesburg.$316 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24, returning Fri, Jun 27.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Jun 27, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Johannesburg.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 26, returning Mon, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, May 26, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Johannesburg.$316 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 30, returning Wed, May 7.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Apr 30, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, May 7, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Johannesburg.$324 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 9, returning Fri, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Jul 9, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Aug 1, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Johannesburg.$324 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 25, returning Wed, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Johannesburg.$324 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 28, returning Sun, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, Dec 28, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Jan 4, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Alternative routes

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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$314
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineAirlink
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is $314. 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.
3 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
Airlink, Qatar Airways and South African Airways fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
There are 20 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
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 Johannesburg O.R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Traveling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.

  • Johannesburg is one hour behind Dar Es Salaam and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 17 weekly Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 03:25 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest you can take. Airlink (South Africa) operates the last service of the day at 14:50.

  • Leave enough time to make your DAR to JNB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Traveling to Johannesburg (and then seeing more of South Africa!) is easy with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline has direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.

  • Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier that offers DAR to JNB flights. A reliable 91.67% of its services on this route arrive without delay.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DAR and JNB:

    • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

    • Zanzibar International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • $184 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $314. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from DAR to JNB, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Picking up cheap flights from DAR to JNB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • Of all flights departing from Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to Julius Nyerere International Airport from central Dar Es Salaam, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Have an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DAR:

Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg

  • From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the center.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from DAR to JNB in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.

  • Around 56 kilometers north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.

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