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Cheap Flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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Cape Town.$577 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.
Cape Town.$578 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Cape Town.$578 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Cape Town.$578 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Cape Town.$578 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Cape Town.$617 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Cape Town.$703 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $703, select.
Cape Town.$749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $749, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $577
Jun
from $578
Jul
from $792
Aug
from $759
Sep
from $578
Oct
from $578
Nov
from $617
Dec
from $758
Jan
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Apr
from $2,327

Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$577
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town is $574. 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 Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $574.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Cape Town Airport on Thursday, 8 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Dar Es Salaam Airport and Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Dar Es Salaam.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DAR to CPT flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DAR and CPT:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $396. A return ticket right now is $574. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from DAR to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DAR to CPT.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • 68.39% of flights leaving from Julius Nyerere International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Julius Nyerere International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DAR:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DAR to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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