Cheap Flights to Tanzania from $488 (2025/2026)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$925 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$925
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $925 found 2 days ago
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$993 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$993
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $993 found 1 day ago
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$998 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$998
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $998 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$1,012 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,012
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sat, Feb 7, priced at $1,012 found 2 days ago
Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ZNZ
Zanzibar Intl.
$1,027 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,027
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Zanzibar Intl., returning Sun, Feb 22, priced at $1,027 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, May 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$1,047 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,047
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $1,047 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
ZNZ
Zanzibar Intl.
$1,063 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,063
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Intl., returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $1,063 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, May 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$1,076 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,076
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $1,076 found 2 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DARArushaDecember 26 to January 6$248
NBODar es SalaamDecember 14 to December 24$405
NBOZanzibar TownJanuary 23 to January 25$429
JNBDar es SalaamDecember 25 to December 27$449
WILArushaDecember 28 to January 2$491
WILArushaDecember 14 to December 18$491
FCODar es SalaamJanuary 16 to January 30$575
JNBArushaDecember 31 to January 7$597
LHRDar es SalaamFebruary 28 to March 15$740
FCOZanzibar TownJanuary 27 to February 3$762
LGWArushaMarch 12 to March 18$783
LGWZanzibar TownJanuary 18 to January 25$785
FCOArushaJanuary 26 to February 1$914
JNBArushaJanuary 8 to January 23$1,107
YYZArushaJanuary 13 to January 27$1,196
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBDar es SalaamDecember 7 to December 9$447
NBOZanzibar TownDecember 7 to December 12$497
DXBZanzibar TownDecember 6 to December 16$540
NBOArushaDecember 5 to December 6$599
NBODar es SalaamDecember 5 to December 6$612
LHRZanzibar TownDecember 6 to December 17$923
BOSZanzibar TownDecember 7 to December 25$1,173
YYZArushaDecember 5 to December 11$1,263
YYZDar es SalaamDecember 5 to December 15$1,445
BOSDar es SalaamDecember 5 to December 29$1,928
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Tanzania Flight and Hotel Packages

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Filao Beach Resort by Sansi
4.0-star property

Filao Beach Resort by Sansi

Feb 5 - Feb 11

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,743, price is now $2,014 per person
$2,014
per person
found 1 day ago
Bawe Island Zanzibar
5.0-star property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Jan 18 - Jan 23

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Delta • Coach

Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

KLM • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $5,910, price is now $3,691 per person
$3,691
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive
5.0-star property

Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive

Jan 25 - Jan 31

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Zanzibar (ZNZ) to New York (JFK)

KLM • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $4,614, price is now $3,264 per person
$3,264
per person
found 7 hours ago
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Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar Nungwi Unguja North
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nungwi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
I want to take this moment to appreciate Riu Jambo stuffs especially Hassan water gym trainer, William Maisha restaurant, Sulaiman waiter, Saleh, waiter, team Scuba Caribe💪 and all the stuffs thanks a lot till next year God bless you

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

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The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Muyuni Matemwe Unguja North Region
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Matemwe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Mnemba Island and Kendwa Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
This hotel was absolutely amazing! The views were stunning, and there was always something going on. It’s definitely on the pricey side, but worth every penny. Everyone was so friendly, and I honestly wish I could’ve stayed longer. Elijah showed us around and was incredibly nice—he gave me and my ...

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forodhani Street Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Freddie Mercury Museum and Mbweni Ruins are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (910 reviews)
Clean and good service. Breakfast good, maybee Cheese to the bread we missed. Good occupation in Stone Town.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street Dar es Salaam
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Askari Monument and Atiman House are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay at the four points Dar es Salaam, location was great for getting around the city, getting the ferry etc, the harbour room views were stunning, could not fault the staff from porters to check in, restaurant staff etc, nothing was too much to ask. I will stay here again if I come ...

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Tanzania?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, a roundtrip flight to Tanzania was as low as $248. If you can be flexible with your dates, it makes it easy to land a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Tanzania departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Tanzania?
Pick from 15 airline companies when you want to organize your flight to Tanzania. Let Coastal Aviation take you there. This leading air carrier has 424 services every month to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's primary city.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Tanzania?
According to Travelocity's direct return flight demand from January to December last year, February is the cheapest month to jump on a plane to Tanzania. Keep an eye out for flights throughout this month and bag an awesome deal today.
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Tanzania?
Be flexible with your travel dates and there's a strong chance you'll find an amazing deal. After you've searched for flights on Travelocity, click the "Flexible dates" option at the top of the page to reveal prices for surrounding days. Also try to book ahead and avoid vacation periods. In the last seven days, the best price for a return flight to Tanzania was $248. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Tanzania with Travelocity?
From cheap flights to Tanzania to hotels and activities, Travelocity has got you covered for amazing adventures. With everything at hand, you can relax while thinking about all the cool things that are waiting for you in Tanzania and less time planning. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and 24/7 customer support before, during and after your trip, our goal is to make your next vacation the most memorable one yet.
What are the most popular flight routes to Tanzania?
Whether you're thinking about a quick trip or a long vacation, we can help you find your flight to Tanzania. The leading flight routes to this destination include:

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) to Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 7,964 flights a month.
  • Mwanza (MWZ) to Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 1,226 flights a month.
  • Mbeya (MBI) to Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 676 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Tanzania on average?
Get your next getaway off to a good start by picking up a terrific deal with Travelocity. In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Tanzania cost between $248 and $1,928. Have a look at our site and secure a ticket that's within your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Tanzania?
Where you take off from will typically dictate how many hours your direct flight to Tanzania will be. Here are a few of the popular routes to Tanzania and their average journey times:

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) to Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 30 minutes
  • Mwanza (MWZ) to Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 1 hour and 22 minutes
  • Mbeya (MBI) to Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 1 hour and 18 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Tanzania?
What you can expect depends largely on your airline and the length of your trip. Many airlines offer warm meals, drinks and entertainment on long-haul services. Whether you're seeking first class flights to Tanzania or cheap flights for family vacations, you'll be well taken care of from takeoff to touchdown.