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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,711. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,422 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,422, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,422, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,524 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,524, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,524 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,524, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,711 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,711, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,732 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,732, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,760 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,760, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,801 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Sat, 5 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,801, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$1,931 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,931, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,080 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,080, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,376 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,376, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,595 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,595, select.
Dar Es Salaam.$2,864 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,864, select.

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Chicago to Dar Es Salaam: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,422
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam is $1,422. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam. But we found flights with one stop from $1,422.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Dar Es Salaam Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dar Es Salaam but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dar Es Salaam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Dar Es Salaam is Turkish Airlines .

Travelling from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): What you need to know

  • Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Chicago.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to DAR.

  • With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • We make it simple to find cheap flights from Chicago to DAR with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and DAR include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • 70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to DAR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you use public transport.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport flight:

  • Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.

  • The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport flight.

Getting from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam

  • Central Dar Es Salaam is around 11 kilometres from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • $895 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,422. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to DAR if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Chicago to DAR.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Visit Dar Es Salaam in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Lock in a Chicago to DAR plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dar Es Salaam to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • July has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Dar Es Salaam

  • Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dar Es Salaam:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Baobab trees, Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System and Palm Beach are must-visits when exploring Dar Es Salaam.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've visited Dar Es Salaam, now it's time to discover other parts of Tanzania. Journey about 177 kilometres west to Morogoro to tick off its leading sights. From Choma Waterfalls to Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Tanga is another sought-after destination in Tanzania and is around 193 kilometres north of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without seeing Amboni Caves, Mkomazi National Park and Jumba La Ufalme, Tanga Kusini.

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