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 29h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Zanzibar Intl takes 22h 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.

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 42% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Tanzania are Zanzibar and Arusha.

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Flights to Dar Es Salaam

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Qatar Airways

Jan 18

ORD

30h 15m

1 stop

DAR

Feb 2

DAR

32h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$954

Turkish Airlines

Nov 30

ORD

21h 40m

1 stop

DAR

Jan 24

DAR

39h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$986

Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

ORD

30h 10m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 17

DAR

23h 25m

1 stop

ORD

$987

Turkish Airlines

Nov 12

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 20

DAR

26h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$987

Turkish Airlines

Feb 19

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

DAR

Feb 24

DAR

39h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$988

Turkish Airlines

Jan 21

ORD

30h 10m

1 stop

DAR

Jan 26

DAR

39h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$999

Turkish Airlines

Nov 16

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 29

DAR

39h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,000

Qatar Airways

Mar 4

ORD

30h 15m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 18

DAR

32h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$1,009

Kenya Airways

Nov 16

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 30

DAR

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,010

Qatar Airways

Mar 4

ORD

30h 15m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 18

DAR

32h 05m

1 stop

ORD

$1,012

Ethiopian Air

Nov 28

JFK

35h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Dec 5

DAR

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,013

Qatar Airways

Apr 27

ORD

34h 25m

1 stop

DAR

May 27

DAR

31h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$1,014

Flights to Zanzibar

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Etihad Airways

Nov 10

JFK

31h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 12

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$853

Etihad Airways

Nov 10

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 18

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$864

Etihad Airways

Nov 9

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 17

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$865

Etihad Airways

Jan 25

JFK

27h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 4

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$866

Etihad Airways

Nov 9

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 18

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$878

Etihad Airways

Nov 12

JFK

31h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 23

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$889

Etihad Airways

Feb 14

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

41h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$906

Etihad Airways

Jan 13

JFK

20h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 4

ZNZ

35h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$914

Etihad Airways

Nov 11

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 18

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$915

Etihad Airways

Nov 12

JFK

31h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 21

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$929

Etihad Airways

Nov 24

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Dec 1

ZNZ

23h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$937

Etihad Airways

Nov 30

JFK

27h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Dec 10

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$939

Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 12

JFK

41h 30m

2 stops

ARK

Feb 21

ARK

48h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,298

Multiple Airlines

Feb 12

JFK

44h 10m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 21

ARK

48h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,405

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

44h 40m

3 stops

ARK

Nov 16

ARK

37h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,424

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

32h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 24

ARK

34h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,443

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

34h 35m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

59h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,502

Multiple Airlines

Feb 12

JFK

23h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Feb 21

ARK

51h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,523

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

23h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Feb 23

ARK

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,534

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

32h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 23

ARK

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,545

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

33h 45m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

36h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,549

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

23h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Feb 25

ARK

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,570

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

32h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 25

ARK

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,581

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

33h 45m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

36h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,585

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3:00 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:55 pm - 3:00 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$828Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

3:00 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

6:00 am - 9:00 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$853Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 3

10:30 am - 4:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

22h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

9:05 am - 8:10 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

$940Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 16

6:30 pm - 8:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:50 pm - 11:20 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 30m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$944KLM

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

6:30 pm - 8:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:50 pm - 2:00 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 10m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$944KLM

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 23

9:00 pm - 4:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

35h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam

9:05 am - 3:00 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 55m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Doha Hamad Intl

$950Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 3

6:00 am - 8:45 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

30h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

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

24h 30m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol

$961Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 7

6:00 am - 8:45 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

30h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

10:55 pm - 2:22 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-BOS Boston Logan Intl

23h 27m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$962Delta

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6

1:30 pm - 12:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 45m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 am - 11:45 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$969Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

8:15 pm - 2:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

21h 40m1 stop Istanbul

3:55 am - 10:00 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$986Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Jan 24

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3:00 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:55 pm - 3:00 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$866Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

3:55 pm - 10:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$992Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

3:55 pm - 3:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

51h 20m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

7:10 pm - 1:35 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$994Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

10:40 am - 4:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

21h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Zanzibar Intl

3:25 pm - 6:55 pmDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,069Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 25

10:40 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:25 pm - 6:55 pmDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Milan Malpensa

$1,069Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 25

9:25 am - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

44h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:55 pm - 3:00 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,070Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

5:35 pm - 8:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:55 pm - 4:30 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 35m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,166Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

5:40 pm - 9:25 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:50 pm - 11:48 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

33h 58m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$1,210Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

9:20 pm - 12:15 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

18h 55m1 stop Istanbul

1:15 am - 11:45 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

42h 30m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Istanbul

$1,265Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

10:20 pm - 2:35 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

68h 15m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 am - 8:25 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

70h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,531Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

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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

Tue 11/10

3:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 11/12

5:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$828

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/31

3:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 2/3

6:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop35h 00m

$853

New YorkArusha

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/1

10:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/16

9:05 am-8:10 am

2 stops31h 05m

$940

Quickest round-trip

New YorkArusha

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 11/24

9:50 pm-11:20 am

2 stops21h 30m

$944

New YorkArusha

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 11/23

9:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$944

New YorkArusha

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/16

9:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 3/3

9:05 am-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$950

BostonArusha

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 12/7

9:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$961

BostonArusha

BOS Boston Logan Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 12/6

10:55 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$962

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/15

1:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 11/22

5:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 50m

$969

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DAR Dar Es Salaam

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/30

8:15 pm-2:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 1/24

3:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop39h 05m

$986

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Tanzania flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways 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	$489
Best Round-Trip Price	$853
Fastest flight time	18h 55m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 5 days is $489 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 5 days is $853 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Zanzibar Intl).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United States takes 18h 55m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Tanzania, with a 13% 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 $29, $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 29% 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, 55% 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 42 operators available for flights to Tanzania as of October 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.