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 24h 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Zanzibar Intl takes 25h 01m 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 37% 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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Ethiopian Air

Jan 22

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 14

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$894

Ethiopian Air

Jan 23

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 14

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$915

Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 14

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$920

Ethiopian Air

Jan 24

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 14

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$939

Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 14

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$943

United Airlines

Feb 15

EWR

32h 05m

1 stop

DAR

Feb 23

DAR

25h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$958

United Airlines

Mar 18

EWR

32h 05m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 30

DAR

24h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$960

United Airlines

Jan 28

BOS

35h 23m

2 stops

DAR

Feb 1

DAR

29h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$962

United Airlines

Jan 25

ORD

41h 48m

2 stops

DAR

Feb 10

DAR

32h 03m

2 stops

ORD

$964

Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Feb 21

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$965

Multiple Airlines

Jan 22

EWR

32h 05m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 16

DAR

25h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$966

Ethiopian Air

Jan 24

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 14

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$967

Flights to Zanzibar

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 25

ATL

19h 20m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 31

ZNZ

22h 55m

2 stops

ATL

$961

Ethiopian Air

Feb 17

JFK

22h 35m

3 stops

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$975

Turkish Airlines

Mar 8

BOS

23h 05m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 20

ZNZ

20h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$986

Turkish Airlines

Mar 9

BOS

24h 30m

2 stops

ZNZ

Mar 16

ZNZ

20h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$1,004

Turkish Airlines

Mar 25

EWR

18h 40m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 31

ZNZ

26h 35m

2 stops

EWR

$1,016

Turkish Airlines

Apr 15

JFK

30h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Apr 22

ZNZ

24h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$1,016

Ethiopian Air

Feb 13

JFK

22h 35m

3 stops

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,020

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

IAD

41h 50m

2 stops

ZNZ

Mar 19

ZNZ

29h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,022

Multiple Airlines

Apr 8

IAD

38h 20m

3 stops

ZNZ

Apr 15

ZNZ

28h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,024

Qatar Airways

May 1

BOS

28h 10m

1 stop

ZNZ

May 10

ZNZ

51h 25m

2 stops

BOS

$1,029

Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

JFK

18h 45m

1 stop

ZNZ

Mar 13

ZNZ

20h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,029

Turkish Airlines

Apr 10

BOS

22h 45m

2 stops

ZNZ

Apr 16

ZNZ

24h 00m

2 stops

BOS

$1,035

Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

JFK

28h 35m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 19

ARK

36h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,210

Multiple Airlines

Mar 18

ORD

35h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 25

ARK

42h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$1,356

Multiple Airlines

Apr 28

ORD

33h 15m

2 stops

ARK

May 5

ARK

36h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$1,377

Multiple Airlines

Apr 28

ORD

37h 15m

3 stops

ARK

May 5

ARK

35h 10m

3 stops

ORD

$1,381

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

38h 35m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

54h 35m

3 stops

LAX

$1,412

Multiple Airlines

Apr 6

ORD

35h 20m

3 stops

ARK

Apr 29

ARK

37h 55m

2 stops

ORD

$1,447

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

32h 35m

3 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

38h 45m

3 stops

LAX

$1,495

Multiple Airlines

Apr 9

ORD

33h 15m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 18

ARK

35h 10m

3 stops

ORD

$1,506

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

32h 35m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

60h 35m

3 stops

LAX

$1,510

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

54h 30m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

38h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,512

Multiple Airlines

Apr 6

ORD

53h 20m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 29

ARK

37h 55m

2 stops

ORD

$1,514

Multiple Airlines

Feb 24

JFK

28h 35m

2 stops

ARK

Mar 3

ARK

39h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,528

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2:30 pm - 5:10 am

IAD

JRO

31h 40m

2 stops

3:35 am - 8:20 pm

JRO

IAD

23h 45m

2 stops

$932Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

1:30 pm - 2:35 am

IAD

JRO

29h 05m

1 stop

3:35 am - 7:20 pm

JRO

IAD

23h 45m

2 stops

$939Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 24

10:15 pm - 2:35 am

IAD

JRO

69h 20m

1 stop

3:35 am - 8:20 pm

JRO

IAD

23h 45m

2 stops

$951Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

8:55 pm - 3:30 am

JFK

ZNZ

22h 35m

3 stops

4:20 am - 6:55 pm

ZNZ

JFK

22h 35m

2 stops

$975Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

8:55 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

JRO

20h 25m

2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

JRO

JFK

24h 45m

3 stops

$985Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28

10:40 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

JRO

21h 55m

2 stops

9:05 am - 3:55 pm

JRO

IAD

38h 50m

2 stops

$1,016Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

10:20 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

ZNZ

38h 55m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 7:19 pm

ZNZ

IAD

28h 19m

3 stops

$1,044Delta

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 19

10:40 am - 4:35 pm

IAD

JRO

21h 55m

2 stops

9:05 am - 4:55 pm

JRO

IAD

38h 50m

2 stops

$1,054Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 9

7:00 am - 5:50 pm

ORD

JRO

26h 50m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 12:31 pm

JRO

ORD

25h 51m

2 stops

$1,141Kenya Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18

11:46 am - 8:30 pm

LGA

JRO

24h 44m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 9:20 pm

JRO

LGA

31h 45m

3 stops

$1,195Delta

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-5:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 3/18

3:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$932

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

1:30 pm-2:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/24

3:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$939

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

10:15 pm-2:35 am

1 stop69h 20m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 3/18

3:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$951

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-3:30 am

3 stops22h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Sat 2/21

4:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$975

New YorkArusha

JFK - JRO

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

8:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops20h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 1/28

2:10 am-6:55 pm

3 stops24h 45m

$985

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

10:40 am-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 3/4

9:05 am-3:55 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,016

Washington, D.C.Zanzibar

IAD - ZNZ

IADZNZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

10:20 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 3/19

10:00 pm-7:19 pm

3 stops28h 19m

$1,044

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/20

10:40 am-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 3/9

9:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,054

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sat 4/18

6:40 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,141

New YorkArusha

LGA - JRO

LGAJRO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/9

11:46 am-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 44m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 2/17

9:35 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,195

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Tanzania flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and Ethiopian Air 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 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tanzania. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Tanzania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Dar Es Salaam

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Summary info about Tanzania flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$552
Best Round-Trip Price	$932
Fastest flight time	21h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 72 hours is $552 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 72 hours is $932 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United States takes 21h 55m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tanzania, with a 4% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Tanzania

What popular landmarks are in Tanzania?

Kariakoo Market is the most popular place of interest in Tanzania. Many travelers make it a point to stop there while traveling to Tanzania. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in Tanzania would be Nungwi Beach, Kendwa Beach, or Ngorongoro Crater.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Kariakoo Market?

When visiting Kariakoo Market in Dar Es Salaam, the closest airport is Dar Es Salaam Airport.

What is the cheapest flight to Tanzania?

If you are looking to fly to Tanzania for less, look to airlines like Condor, Auric Air, and Air Tanzania, with prices starting at $6, $19, and $31 respectively.

What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Of the 16 airlines that fly to Tanzania, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Delta happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Turkish Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 30% 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, 58% 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 44 operators available for flights to Tanzania as of January 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.