Cheap flights from Vancouver to Dar es Salaam from £659

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3 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£659
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£671
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£729
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£756
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£756
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£758
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£1,335
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£1,407
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3 stops
Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£1,459
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£1,469
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£1,486
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Sun, Jul 26 – Sat, Aug 1
Vancouver YVRDar es Salaam DAR
£1,616
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How much do flights to Dar es Salaam cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£659

Cheapest round-trip

£1,335

Average round-trip

£1,637

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Precision Air

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.

Dar es Salaam is served by Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), located approximately 12 km southwest of the city center. As Tanzania's largest city and economic hub, various airport transfers to city center destinations are available. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, dala-dala minibuses, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours on the main roads connecting the airport to downtown Dar es Salaam.

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

Depart from
Vancouver International
Arrive to
Julius Nyerere International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
WestJetWJAWSNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dar es Salaam

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C25°C
February31°C25°C
March31°C24°C
April29°C23°C
May28°C22°C
June28°C21°C
July28°C21°C
August28°C21°C
September29°C21°C
October30°C23°C
November31°C23°C
December31°C24°C
Hottest Month
31°C
February
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
268
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
30°C20°C
19 Jul
43%
28°C20°C
Monday
13 Jul
30°C20°C
20 Jul
43%
30°C20°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
22%
30°C21°C
21 Jul
59%
29°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
28°C20°C
22 Jul
44%
29°C20°C
Thursday
16 Jul
30°C20°C
23 Jul
38%
29°C20°C
Friday
17 Jul
29°C19°C
24 Jul
17%
30°C20°C
Saturday
18 Jul
30°C20°C
25 Jul
30°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Vancouver International, or Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre when they travel from Vancouver to Dar es Salaam. The most popular airlines for this route are Precision Air, Air Tanzania, WestJet, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Vancouver and Dar es Salaam have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Vancouver?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vancouver and Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, London, Montreal, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Winnipeg, Puerto Vallarta, Ottawa, Honolulu, Mexico City, Prince George, Saskatoon, San José del Cabo, Cancún, New Delhi.
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, Harare, London, Nairobi, Manchester, Kigali, Mount Kilimanjaro, Entebbe, Mwanza, Cape Town, Mombasa, Dubai, New Delhi, Gaborone, Pemba, Kabul, Berlin, Istanbul, Lilongwe, Kuala Lumpur.
Which airports are there in Vancouver?
Vancouver is mainly served by Vancouver International. But there are other airports nearby, including Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre.
What airports are near Vancouver?
The main airport in Vancouver is Vancouver International. It is also served by Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Boeing Field, Paine Field Everett, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB.
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 Vancouver and Dar es Salaam?
Currently, you can fly between Vancouver and Dar es Salaam with Precision Air, Air Tanzania, WestJet, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Vancouver and Dar es Salaam?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vancouver and Dar es Salaam, 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 Vancouver and Dar es Salaam?
Traveling between Vancouver and Dar es Salaam, 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.
How many airports are there near Vancouver?
There are a number of airports in and around Vancouver. The main one is Vancouver International and other nearby airports include Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Boeing Field, Paine Field Everett, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB
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