Cheap flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam from £481
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How much do flights to Dar es Salaam cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £481 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £977 |
Average round-trip | £1,107 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Turkish Airlines |
Getting from Dar es Salaam's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: dala-dala minibuses for budget travelers.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-45 min | TZS 40,000-TZS 60,000 (TZS 40,000–60,000 (approx. USD 15–23); fixed fare to city center) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience and reliability | |
20-45 min | TZS 25,000-TZS 45,000 (TZS 25,000–45,000 (approx. USD 10–17); varies with demand) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | app-based booking and payment | |
20-45 min | TZS 20,000-TZS 40,000 (TZS 20,000–40,000 (approx. USD 8–15); varies with demand) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | budget ride-hailing option | |
25-50 min | TZS 0-TZS 50,000 (TZS 0–50,000 (approx. USD 0–19); often complimentary for guests) | pre-arranged (traffic dependent) | hotel guests with booking | |
40-90 min | TZS 500-TZS 1,000 (TZS 500–1,000 (approx. USD 0.20–0.40); requires walk to main road) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers with light luggage | |
20-45 min | TZS 60,000-TZS 120,000 (TZS 60,000–120,000 (approx. USD 23–46); pre-booked service) | pre-arranged (traffic dependent) | comfort and meet-and-greet | |
20-45 min | TZS 80,000-TZS 200,000 (TZS 80,000–200,000 (approx. USD 31–77) per day; desks at airport) | on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in TZS; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Traffic in Dar es Salaam can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Journey times may double during peak periods.
- Dala-dalas do not stop directly at the airport terminal; passengers must walk to the main road (Nyerere Road) to catch one.
- Airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the arrivals hall with fixed fares displayed.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Dar es Salaam
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Dar es Salaam
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Air Tanzania | ATC | TC | Yes |
| Kenya Airways | KQA | KQ | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Dar es Salaam
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 31°C | 25°C |
| February | 31°C | 25°C |
| March | 31°C | 24°C |
| April | 29°C | 23°C |
| May | 28°C | 22°C |
| June | 28°C | 21°C |
| July | 28°C | 21°C |
| August | 28°C | 21°C |
| September | 29°C | 21°C |
| October | 30°C | 23°C |
| November | 31°C | 23°C |
| December | 31°C | 24°C |
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