Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg from £183

Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg from £183

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Mon, Jun 8
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
£183
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Sat, Jun 13
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
£183
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Sun, Jun 7
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
£195
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Thu, Jun 11
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
£218
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Sat, Jun 13
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
£223
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Fri, Jun 12
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
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Sat, Jun 13 – Mon, Jun 15
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Fri, Jun 12 – Mon, Jun 15
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£356
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Sat, Jun 13 – Mon, Jun 15
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
Dar es Salaam DARJohannesburg JNB
£357
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sat, Jun 13
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£183

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£429

Cheapest round-trip

£324

Average round-trip

£391

Nonstop flights in May

£222 – £809

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Julius Nyerere International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
301
Flight distance
2438 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
South African Airways
1111111
Air Tanzania
11---11---1
Airlink
11---111---
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
South African Airways
1111111
Air Tanzania
11---11---1
Airlink
11---111---
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
South African Airways
1111111
Air Tanzania
1111111
Airlink
11---111---
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
South African Airways
1111111
Air Tanzania
1---11111
Airlink
11---111---
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
AirlinkLNK4ZNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
19°C11°C
30 May
21°C14°C
Sunday
24 May
19°C13°C
31 May
12°C9°C
Monday
25 May
21°C14°C
1 Jun
15°C9°C
Tuesday
26 May
22°C14°C
2 Jun
16°C9°C
Wednesday
27 May
22°C15°C
3 Jun
18°C11°C
Thursday
28 May
21°C15°C
4 Jun
10°C3°C
Friday
29 May
22°C15°C
5 Jun
12°C4°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg is 2438 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, and Airlink. Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg have 301 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg takes around 3.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg?
The flight distance between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg is 2438 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg?
Several carriers operate flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include South African Airways, Airlink, Air Tanzania.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Nairobi, Dubai, Harare, Mount Kilimanjaro, Cape Town, Entebbe, Livingstone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Kigoma, Arusha, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, Mogadishu, Bukoba, Istanbul, Ndola, Mwanza, Mumbai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein, Maun.
What airports are near Dar es Salaam?
The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere International.
Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg with Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink.
When’s the best time to travel between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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