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Flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $368. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.$323 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Nairobi.$334 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.
Nairobi.$367 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sat, 27 Jun.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.
Nairobi.$399 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $399, select.
Nairobi.$409 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.
Nairobi.$415 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $415, select.
Nairobi.$417 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $417, select.
Nairobi.$422 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.
Nairobi.$423 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Nairobi.$426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
Nairobi.$501 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.
Nairobi.$502 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Nairobi.$502 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Nairobi.$502 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 12 May.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Nairobi.$529 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.
Nairobi.$563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Flightlink LTD.Outbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound direct flight with Flightlink LTD departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $1,074
Jun
from $368
Jul
from $336
Aug
from $324
Sep
from $401
Oct
from $567
Nov
from $565
Dec
from $419
Jan
from $565
Feb
from $567
Mar
from $504
Apr
from $808

Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

Alternative Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from $887
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from $324
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Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$324
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week173

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

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi is $324. 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.
1 hour and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi.
KLM, Precision Air and Kenya Airways fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi.
As of May 2026, there are 173 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi is usually August.
If you're flying from Dar Es Salaam Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from $324.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Nairobi on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, Precision Air and Flightlink LTD offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Flying from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam (where Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • The busiest route is from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). You can choose from 36 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from DAR to NBO is the 03:50 Kenya Airways service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:50 with Air Tanzania.

  • For a relaxed start to your DAR to Nairobi flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Direct Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi tickets are available for booking. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi include:

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from DAR to Nairobi with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:

    • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

    • Kigali International Airport (KGL)

    • Moroni Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH)

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam, DAR can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel close to DAR? If you're catching an early flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, 60% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

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

  • $156 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi flight. A return ticket right now is $323. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Lock in cheap flights from DAR to Nairobi by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from DAR to Nairobi is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from DAR to Nairobi.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is around 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. After your flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 35 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your DAR to Nairobi flight, settle in at a hotel close to WIL. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left, by booking your ride from WIL in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi. July is the most popular month for a trip to Nairobi. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.

  • Before booking a Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from DAR to Nairobi around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Nairobi

  • Start your Nairobi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Masai Mara National Reserve and Giraffe manor are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Nairobi itinerary.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Nairobi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kenya you should also see. Around 434 kilometres southeast of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Mombasa Marine National Park, Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach.

  • Nakuru is another well-known destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. No trip is complete without visiting Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.

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