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 20h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Zanzibar Intl takes 21h 40m 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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Turkish Airlines

Nov 12

JFK

18h 50m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 21

DAR

22h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$981

Turkish Airlines

Dec 2

ORD

30h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Dec 22

DAR

38h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$986

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

30h 20m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 17

DAR

22h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$987

Ethiopian Air

Nov 11

JFK

37h 00m

2 stops

DAR

Nov 13

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$988

Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

ORD

21h 55m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 18

DAR

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$996

Turkish Airlines

Dec 3

ORD

30h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Dec 9

DAR

38h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$999

Turkish Airlines

Nov 10

JFK

22h 55m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 15

DAR

26h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,000

Ethiopian Air

Nov 13

JFK

35h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Nov 22

DAR

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,007

Qatar Airways

Mar 4

ORD

30h 15m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 18

DAR

32h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$1,009

Qatar Airways

Mar 4

ORD

34h 05m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 18

DAR

32h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$1,012

Kenya Airways

Nov 18

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 28

DAR

28h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,013

Kenya Airways

Nov 9

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

DAR

Nov 15

DAR

17h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$1,015

Flights to Zanzibar

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Etihad Airways

Mar 1

JFK

27h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 22

ZNZ

28h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$824

Etihad Airways

Nov 1

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 12

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$826

Etihad Airways

Feb 23

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 2

ZNZ

41h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$838

Etihad Airways

Feb 18

JFK

20h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 24

ZNZ

28h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$849

Etihad Airways

Feb 7

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 22

ZNZ

41h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$860

Etihad Airways

Feb 23

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 2

ZNZ

22h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$863

Etihad Airways

Feb 7

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

41h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$864

Etihad Airways

Feb 14

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

41h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$866

Etihad Airways

Nov 16

JFK

31h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 24

ZNZ

23h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$874

Etihad Airways

Feb 28

JFK

27h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 14

ZNZ

28h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$878

Etihad Airways

Feb 4

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Feb 22

ZNZ

41h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$880

Etihad Airways

Nov 23

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 30

ZNZ

29h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$888

Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

JFK

36h 30m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 23

ARK

51h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,218

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

JFK

44h 00m

3 stops

ARK

Dec 14

ARK

49h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,219

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

JFK

28h 25m

2 stops

ARK

Dec 14

ARK

35h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,235

Multiple Airlines

Nov 30

JFK

44h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Dec 14

ARK

49h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,272

Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

JFK

28h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 14

ARK

29h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,319

Multiple Airlines

Jan 20

IAD

34h 35m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 3

ARK

59h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,352

Multiple Airlines

Dec 2

IAD

27h 20m

2 stops

ARK

Dec 9

ARK

53h 00m

3 stops

IAD

$1,433

Multiple Airlines

Jan 20

IAD

34h 55m

2 stops

ARK

Feb 3

ARK

56h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,461

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

37h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

56h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,502

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

23h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Feb 23

ARK

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,514

Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

JFK

32h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Feb 23

ARK

31h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,516

Multiple Airlines

Jan 4

IAD

37h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Jan 18

ARK

56h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,517

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3:00 pm - 2:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:55 pm - 3:50 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$824Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 22

3:00 pm - 2:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

5:55 pm - 3:50 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$824Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 19

5:00 pm - 8:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 45m1 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

$944Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

5:00 pm - 8:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

19h 45m1 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

$944Delta

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

9:20 pm - 8:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

39h 25m1 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 - Tue, Nov 24

9:00 pm - 7:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:10 pm - 8:10 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$948Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 23

9:00 pm - 7:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

26h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:10 pm - 3:35 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$948Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Mar 16

12:20 am - 3:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

18h 50m1 stop Istanbul

4:10 am - 6:20 pmDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$981Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

11:45 am - 3:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

30h 25m1 stop Istanbul

4:10 am - 10:00 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$986Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 22

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3:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

38h 50m1 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

$838Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

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

45h 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

$983Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

4:55 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

$983Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

8:40 pm - 2:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

22h 55m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 am - 12:25 amJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,130Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

8:40 pm - 2:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

22h 55m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 am - 11:25 pmJRO Arusha Kilimanjaro-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,146Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3

10:55 am - 5:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

24h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

6:45 pm - 8:00 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,176Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 8

1:20 am - 10:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

25h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:35 am - 9:00 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,183Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 am - 9:00 amDAR Dar Es Salaam-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,183Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

6:45 pm - 10:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

21h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:59 pm - 3:55 pmDAR Dar Es Salaam-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 56m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,191KLM

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

3:03 pm - 10:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DAR Dar Es Salaam

24h 47m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:59 pm - 3:55 pmDAR Dar Es Salaam-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 56m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,195KLM

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

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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

Mon 3/1

3:00 pm-2:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Mon 3/22

5:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$824

New YorkZanzibar

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/1

3:00 pm-2:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 3/19

5:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$824

New YorkArusha

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/1

5:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 12/8

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

Thu 11/12

5:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

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

Thu 11/12

9:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 11/24

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

Sun 2/7

9:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop26h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/23

6:10 pm-8:10 am

1 stop22h 00m

$948

New YorkArusha

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - JRO Arusha Kilimanjaro

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/8

9:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop26h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 3/16

6:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$948

Quickest round-trip

New YorkDar Es Salaam

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

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

12:20 am-3:10 am

1 stop18h 50m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 11/21

4:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$981

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DAR Dar Es Salaam

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

11:45 am-3:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 12/22

4:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop38h 50m

$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	$655
Best Round-Trip Price	$824
Fastest flight time	18h 15m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 5 days is $655 (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 $824 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Zanzibar Intl).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United States takes 18h 15m (New York John F Kennedy 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, 57% 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.