Cheap flights from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam from $131

If you don’t want to visit Dar Es Salaam in October, then you should wait until May to fly from Nairobi, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $180.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Dar Es Salaam from Nairobi is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $275. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Dar Es Salaam on Thursday is $352.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Dar Es Salaam is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam in the afternoon for as low as $169. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Dar Es Salaam, so prices are often more expensive at around $328 per ticket.

Fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Dar Es Salaam for the best Nairobi - Dar Es Salaam flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dar Es Salaam from Nairobi when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dar Es Salaam for around $244 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dar Es Salaam from Nairobi for as low as $151 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Precision Air, Zambia Airways, and Skyward Express are the most popular carriers operating from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam

Flightlink, Kenya Airways and Skyward Express are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dar Es Salaam from Nairobi according to our data. Flightlink is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Dar Es Salaam. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Dar Es Salaam on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00AM, with 42% of flights taking off at noon.

100 flights are operational weekly from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.