Cheap Flights to Tanzania from $513 (2025/2026)

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Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$925 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$925
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $925 found 2 hours ago
Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$1,008 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,008
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $1,008 found 3 days ago
Thu, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$1,013 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,013
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Mar 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Sat, Mar 21, priced at $1,013 found 4 days ago
Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 24
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
$1,044 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,044
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Julius Nyerere Intl., returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $1,044 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
ZNZ
Zanzibar Intl.
$1,060 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,060
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Zanzibar Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,060 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
ZNZ
Zanzibar Intl.
$1,062 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,062
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Zanzibar Intl., returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $1,062 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 21
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
JRO
Kilimanjaro Intl.
$1,063 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,063
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kilimanjaro Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $1,063 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 31
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
ZNZ
Zanzibar Intl.
$1,064 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,064
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Zanzibar Intl., returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $1,064 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBODar es SalaamJanuary 4 to January 19$393
NBOZanzibar TownMarch 9 to March 15$439
JNBDar es SalaamJanuary 20 to January 27$495
WILArushaJanuary 22 to January 30$501
WILArushaJanuary 12 to January 19$501
JNBZanzibar TownFebruary 5 to February 8$530
JNBArushaFebruary 1 to February 14$598
FCODar es SalaamJanuary 16 to January 23$704
FCODar es SalaamJanuary 16 to January 23$704
LHRDar es SalaamFebruary 28 to March 8$777
FCOZanzibar TownMarch 19 to March 31$794
LGWArushaJanuary 18 to February 2$795
LGWZanzibar TownJanuary 18 to January 25$796
FCOArushaMarch 9 to March 23$899
YYZDar es SalaamFebruary 21 to March 9$1,137
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBODar es SalaamDecember 28 to January 2$393
JNBDar es SalaamDecember 27 to January 2$528
NBOZanzibar TownDecember 26 to January 4$601
DXBZanzibar TownDecember 27 to January 5$616
JNBZanzibar TownDecember 27 to December 31$749
BOSDar es SalaamDecember 26 to January 20$2,030
BOSZanzibar TownDecember 26 to December 30$2,204
YYZDar es SalaamDecember 26 to January 10$2,257
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Tanzania Flight and Hotel Packages

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Diamonds Bijoux
5.0-star property

Diamonds Bijoux

Mar 14 - Mar 17

3 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,096, price is now $1,678 per person
$1,678
per person
found 7 hours ago
Ycona Luxury Resort
5.0-star property

Ycona Luxury Resort

Dec 24 - Dec 29

5 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Chicago (ORD)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $5,899, price is now $3,964 per person
$3,964
per person
found 1 day ago
Bawe Island Zanzibar
5.0-star property

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Mar 14 - Mar 19

5 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $5,124, price is now $3,684 per person
$3,684
per person
found 1 day ago
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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! (918 reviews)
Food was good and affordable and great views. Staff was amazing

Reviewed on Dec 6, 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! (190 reviews)
Staff was very attentive and courteous.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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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! (388 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 9, 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! (255 reviews)
My stay at four points by Sheraton dar es salaam was short but the staff was very accommodating. They graciously allowed me a late checkout because I had a later flight and I couldn’t be more grateful. Will definitely stay when next I come to Tanzania.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 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 $393. 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, January 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 $393. 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 $393 and $2,257. 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.