What are the most popular cities to visit in Tanzania?

Some of the world’s most well-traveled cities are in Tanzania. The most popular city to travel to in Tanzania is Dar Es Salaam, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 40% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Tanzania are Zanzibar and Arusha.

How long is the flight from United States to Tanzania?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Tanzania you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Zanzibar Intl takes 25h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Zanzibar Intl takes 19h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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Flights to Dar Es Salaam

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Kenya Airways

Sep 15

JFK

36h 20m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 26

DAR

34h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$999

Kenya Airways

Sep 12

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 27

DAR

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,004

Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

JFK

35h 45m

2 stops

DAR

Sep 25

DAR

24h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,005

Multiple Airlines

Sep 30

JFK

35h 45m

2 stops

DAR

Oct 7

DAR

24h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,007

Multiple Airlines

Oct 16

JFK

35h 45m

2 stops

DAR

Oct 23

DAR

24h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,010

Kenya Airways

Sep 12

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 22

DAR

28h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,016

Ethiopian Air

Oct 19

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Nov 3

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,022

SAUDIA

Oct 27

IAD

35h 55m

2 stops

DAR

Nov 10

DAR

55h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$1,022

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

JFK

35h 45m

2 stops

DAR

Oct 21

DAR

24h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,023

Multiple Airlines

Oct 14

JFK

35h 45m

2 stops

DAR

Oct 21

DAR

24h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,026

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

JFK

35h 45m

2 stops

DAR

Sep 28

DAR

24h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,027

Ethiopian Air

Oct 23

EWR

22h 25m

2 stops

DAR

Nov 5

DAR

23h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$1,036

Flights to Zanzibar

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

JFK

31h 20m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 23

ZNZ

25h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$935

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

JFK

35h 50m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 18

ZNZ

25h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$941

Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

JFK

31h 20m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 23

ZNZ

25h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$954

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

JFK

35h 50m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 18

ZNZ

25h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$964

SAUDIA

Oct 14

JFK

48h 40m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 21

ZNZ

35h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,002

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

JFK

48h 40m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 28

ZNZ

25h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,007

Ethiopian Air

Sep 13

EWR

37h 30m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 16

ZNZ

38h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$1,010

Ethiopian Air

Oct 1

EWR

30h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 4

ZNZ

22h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$1,019

Ethiopian Air

Oct 1

EWR

30h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 4

ZNZ

22h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$1,024

Ethiopian Air

Oct 14

JFK

37h 15m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 16

ZNZ

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,053

Ethiopian Air

Oct 10

JFK

37h 15m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 13

ZNZ

38h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,055

SAUDIA

Sep 21

JFK

48h 40m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 27

ZNZ

59h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,069

Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 12

ORD

55h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Oct 19

ARK

35h 50m

3 stops

ORD

$1,190

Multiple Airlines

Oct 12

ORD

58h 55m

2 stops

ARK

Oct 19

ARK

35h 50m

3 stops

ORD

$1,193

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

38h 10m

2 stops

ARK

Oct 18

ARK

55h 20m

3 stops

ORD

$1,197

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

ORD

59h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Oct 22

ARK

35h 50m

3 stops

ORD

$1,207

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

59h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Oct 18

ARK

56h 20m

3 stops

ORD

$1,250

Multiple Airlines

Oct 12

ORD

34h 55m

2 stops

ARK

Oct 19

ARK

35h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$1,287

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

37h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

48h 40m

3 stops

IAD

$1,293

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

IAD

58h 10m

2 stops

ARK

Nov 14

ARK

28h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,353

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

37h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

48h 40m

3 stops

IAD

$1,368

Multiple Airlines

Oct 17

IAD

23h 25m

2 stops

ARK

Oct 24

ARK

36h 40m

3 stops

IAD

$1,377

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

IAD

59h 05m

3 stops

ARK

Nov 14

ARK

28h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,382

Multiple Airlines

Jan 17

IAD

37h 25m

2 stops

ARK

Jan 23

ARK

59h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,385

Flights to Mwanza

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

IAD

32h 10m

2 stops

MWZ

Sep 30

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,177

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

IAD

28h 25m

2 stops

MWZ

Oct 22

MWZ

50h 35m

3 stops

IAD

$1,186

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

IAD

42h 25m

3 stops

MWZ

Oct 22

MWZ

50h 35m

3 stops

IAD

$1,206

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

IAD

52h 00m

3 stops

MWZ

Sep 30

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,233

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

IAD

28h 25m

2 stops

MWZ

Oct 22

MWZ

47h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,252

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7:00 pm - 9:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

31h 20m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:40 pm - 2:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$935Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

7:00 pm - 1:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 50m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:40 pm - 2:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$941Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

8:40 pm - 7:25 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:10 pm - 1:55 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-BOS Boston Logan Intl

27h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$968Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 9

8:40 pm - 7:25 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 am - 1:55 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-BOS Boston Logan Intl

36h 50m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

$971Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 9

9:45 pm - 10:40 amEWR Newark-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

29h 55m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 7:45 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-EWR Newark

24h 35m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$987Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17

1:45 pm - 9:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

36h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:50 am - 7:35 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$999Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 26

1:45 pm - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

17h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:50 am - 7:35 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,004Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 26

7:25 pm - 8:45 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

17h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:50 pm - 2:20 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-BOS Boston Logan Intl

24h 30m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,009Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 7

9:45 pm - 6:15 pmEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

37h 30m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 7:45 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

38h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,010Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

7:05 pm - 8:15 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:05 pm - 1:15 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-BOS Boston Logan Intl

23h 10m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,010Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 4

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9:45 pm - 10:55 amEWR Newark-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 10m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

4:20 am - 8:55 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-EWR Newark

35h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,025Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

1:45 pm - 9:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

36h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 am - 7:35 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,035Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

1:45 pm - 12:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10:05 am - 7:35 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,038Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

10:00 pm - 7:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:10 am - 9:00 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 50m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

$1,059Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

9:35 pm - 7:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

27h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:10 am - 9:00 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 50m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

$1,059Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

10:00 pm - 10:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

29h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

11:55 am - 8:00 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,059Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

1:20 am - 7:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:40 pm - 9:00 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

40h 20m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

$1,061Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 13

2:35 pm - 8:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

22h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:05 pm - 5:07 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 02m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,071Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

2:35 pm - 8:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

22h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:05 pm - 7:15 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 10m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,072Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

5:00 pm - 8:15 pmEWR Newark-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

20h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:05 pm - 2:45 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-EWR Newark

24h 40m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,101Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

7:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops31h 20m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/23

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$935

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

7:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 9/18

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$941

BostonArusha

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/27

8:40 pm-7:25 am

1 stop26h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/9

6:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$968

BostonArusha

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 1/27

8:40 pm-7:25 am

1 stop26h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/9

9:05 am-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$971

NewarkArusha

EWR Newark - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

EWRJRO

Newark

Thu 10/15

9:45 pm-10:40 am

2 stops29h 55m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sat 10/17

2:10 am-7:45 pm

3 stops24h 35m

$987

New YorkDar Es Salaam

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

1:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop36h 20m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 9/26

3:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop34h 45m

$999

New YorkDar Es Salaam

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DAR Dar Es Salaam

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

1:45 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 9/26

3:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop34h 45m

$1,004

BostonArusha

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 11/27

7:25 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 12/7

9:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,009

NewarkZanzibar

EWR Newark - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

EWRZNZ

Newark

Sun 9/13

9:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 9/16

12:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,010

Quickest round-trip

BostonArusha

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/19

7:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 10/4

9:05 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,010

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Tanzania flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania from United States according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tanzania. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Tanzania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Tanzania flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$490
Best Round-Trip Price	$935
Fastest flight time	27h 35m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 5 days is $490 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Dar Es Salaam).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 5 days is $935 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Zanzibar Intl).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United States takes 27h 35m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Tanzania, with a 14% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Tanzania

What is the cheapest flight to Tanzania?

If you are looking to fly to Tanzania for less, look to airlines like Precision Air, Flightlink, and Auric Air, with prices starting at $26, $30, and $36 respectively.

What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Of the 14 airlines that fly to Tanzania, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Turkish Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 30% of users choosing them for their travels to Tanzania.

What is the most popular airport in Tanzania to fly to?

The most popular airport in Tanzania to fly to is Zanzibar Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 58% of all momondo users who traveled to Tanzania chose to fly into Zanzibar Intl airport, which is located in the city of Zanzibar.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Tanzania?

Prices for flights to Tanzania are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Tanzania?

There are 40 operators available for flights to Tanzania as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Tanzania?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Tanzania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tanzania can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tanzania. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Tanzania?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Tanzania. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Tanzania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Tanzania which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Tanzania?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Tanzania by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Tanzania right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Tanzania now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Tanzania and let you know when they change.