Cheapest airlines flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam, including Precision Air, Air Tanzania, and Kenya Airways. Air Tanzania has lowest fares on this route.
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Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Dar es salaam according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$138, and round-trip direct flights start at US$291.

Displayed flight fares from Nairobi to Dar es salaam are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Nairobi to Dar es salaam Flight Details

The distance between Nairobi and Dar es salaam is about 667.61 km. The average flying time from Nairobi to Dar es salaam is around 1 hour 49 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$138
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$291
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance667.61 km
Average flight time1 hour 49 minutes
Popular airlinePrecision Air
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Dar es salaam route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam?

The average price of one-way flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam is Mar, with an average price of US$140; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Nov, with an average price of up to US$194.

US$194
US$167
US$140
US$113
    Cheapest
  • US$148
    Feb
  • US$140
    Mar
  • US$148
    Apr
  • US$160
    May
  • US$164
    Jun
  • US$170
    Jul
  • US$176
    Aug
  • US$164
    Sep
  • US$149
    Oct
  • US$194
    Nov
  • US$193
    Dec
  • US$178
    Jan

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam?

The average price of round-trip flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam are found during Mar, with an average price of US$238. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Nov, with an average price of up to US$425.

US$425
US$332
US$238
US$145
    Cheapest
  • US$314
    Feb
  • US$238
    Mar
  • US$289
    Apr
  • US$279
    May
  • US$331
    Jun
  • US$288
    Jul
  • US$350
    Aug
  • US$335
    Sep
  • US$322
    Oct
  • US$425
    Nov
  • US$424
    Dec
  • US$344
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam?

Average weekly flight prices from Nairobi to Dar es salaam by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

US$177
US$167
US$157
US$147
    Cheapest
  • US$166
    Mon
  • US$164
    Tue
  • US$157
    Wed
  • US$169
    Thu
  • US$158
    Fri
  • US$177
    Sat
  • US$167
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam (NBO-DAR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Tanzania offers one-way fares as low as US$138 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to DAR on Tue, Mar 3), while Precision Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$291 departing on Mon, Mar 2 and returning on Mon, Mar 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Dar es salaam with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Air Tanzania Precision Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 49 minutes to fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Dar es salaam is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 61 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Dar es salaam. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ6718 (09:01) Air Tanzania: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TC203 (23:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Mar 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$138.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Tanzania.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dar es salaam travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam on February 18, 2026 with Precision Air, with prices starting at US$142.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Dar es salaam, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport (NBO-DAR) is by far the most common option on this route: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
  • The time difference between Dar es salaam and Nairobi is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Precision Air provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam, with fares starting at US$150.

US$77
US$150
US$223
US$296
US$369
Precision Air
US$150
Precision Air
Air Tanzania
US$171
Air Tanzania
Flightlink
US$187
Flightlink
Kenya Airways
US$209
Kenya Airways
Skyward Express
US$252
Skyward Express
Ethiopian Airlines
US$369
Ethiopian Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam?

Total flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Precision Air operates the most frequent flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam, with 41 flights per week.

0
12
27
41
Precision Air
41
Precision Air
Kenya Airways
35
Kenya Airways
Hahn Air System
23
Hahn Air System
KLM
17
KLM
World Ticket
13
World Ticket
Air Tanzania
12
Air Tanzania

How many flights fly from Nairobi to Dar es salaam daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Nairobi to Dar es salaam within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Nairobi to Dar es salaam is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

129
105
81
57
Highest
94
Mon
85
Tue
91
Wed
81
Thu
129
Fri
97
Sat
125
Sun