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 27h on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Zanzibar Intl takes 20h 35m 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 38% 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

Feb 26

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 4

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$860

Ethiopian Air

Mar 4

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 10

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$888

Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Feb 26

DAR

23h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$928

Ethiopian Air

Mar 14

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Apr 18

DAR

22h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$947

Kenya Airways

Feb 27

JFK

22h 20m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 29

DAR

23h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$957

Kenya Airways

Mar 30

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

DAR

Apr 12

DAR

23h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$959

United Airlines

Apr 22

EWR

33h 30m

1 stop

DAR

May 3

DAR

24h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$961

Ethiopian Air

Feb 9

IAD

23h 55m

1 stop

DAR

Feb 22

DAR

23h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$966

Ethiopian Air

Mar 13

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

DAR

Mar 19

DAR

23h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$968

Kenya Airways

Apr 22

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

DAR

May 3

DAR

17h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$969

Ethiopian Air

Mar 12

JFK

22h 05m

2 stops

DAR

Apr 12

DAR

38h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$970

Multiple Airlines

Feb 26

EWR

32h 05m

1 stop

DAR

Mar 5

DAR

25h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$971

Flights to Zanzibar

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 26

JFK

22h 35m

3 stops

ZNZ

Mar 4

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$941

Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

JFK

22h 35m

3 stops

ZNZ

Mar 19

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$975

Ethiopian Air

Feb 14

JFK

22h 35m

3 stops

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$981

Austrian Airlines

Mar 8

IAD

34h 55m

2 stops

ZNZ

Mar 18

ZNZ

29h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,012

Turkish Airlines

Apr 14

EWR

20h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ

Apr 22

ZNZ

24h 55m

1 stop

EWR

$1,017

Turkish Airlines

Mar 26

JFK

30h 15m

1 stop

ZNZ

Apr 1

ZNZ

37h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$1,017

Delta

Mar 8

DCA

27h 15m

2 stops

ZNZ

Mar 18

ZNZ

31h 54m

3 stops

DCA

$1,029

Turkish Airlines

Mar 11

EWR

20h 05m

2 stops

ZNZ

Mar 19

ZNZ

26h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$1,030

Turkish Airlines

Mar 12

JFK

31h 40m

2 stops

ZNZ

Mar 19

ZNZ

20h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$1,030

Multiple Airlines

Mar 8

IAD

40h 00m

3 stops

ZNZ

Mar 18

ZNZ

29h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,032

Ethiopian Air

Feb 14

JFK

22h 35m

3 stops

ZNZ

Feb 18

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,032

Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

JFK

32h 00m

2 stops

ZNZ

Feb 21

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,036

Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 4

JFK

24h 20m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 19

ARK

40h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,212

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

JFK

24h 20m

2 stops

ARK

Mar 21

ARK

40h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,308

Multiple Airlines

Mar 14

IAD

27h 25m

2 stops

ARK

Mar 21

ARK

58h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,317

Multiple Airlines

Mar 14

IAD

27h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 21

ARK

42h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$1,358

Multiple Airlines

Mar 14

IAD

27h 25m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 21

ARK

54h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,361

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

38h 35m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

37h 10m

3 stops

LAX

$1,414

Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

JFK

24h 20m

3 stops

ARK

Mar 21

ARK

40h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,443

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

32h 35m

3 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

37h 10m

3 stops

LAX

$1,450

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

37h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

38h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,489

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

LAX

37h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Apr 10

ARK

38h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,582

Multiple Airlines

Feb 27

JFK

42h 45m

2 stops

ARK

Mar 13

ARK

51h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$1,639

Multiple Airlines

Feb 27

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

ARK

Mar 13

ARK

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,697

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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

$921Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 23

8:55 pm - 3:30 am

JFK

ZNZ

22h 35m

3 stops

4:20 am - 6:55 pm

ZNZ

JFK

22h 35m

2 stops

$941Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4

1:20 pm - 11:05 pm

IAD

JRO

26h 45m

1 stop

2:40 am - 11:35 am

JRO

IAD

39h 55m

2 stops

$964Turkish Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 7

9:55 pm - 1:20 am

JFK

JRO

20h 25m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:55 pm

JRO

JFK

24h 45m

3 stops

$969Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 21

12:33 pm - 4:35 pm

DEN

JRO

42h 02m

3 stops

9:05 am - 9:37 pm

JRO

DEN

46h 32m

3 stops

$995Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 8

9:05 pm - 7:25 am

IAD

JRO

27h 20m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 4:55 pm

JRO

IAD

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,011Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24

12:00 pm - 9:15 pm

LGA

ZNZ

25h 15m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 9:04 pm

ZNZ

LGA

29h 14m

3 stops

$1,062Delta

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18

5:05 pm - 9:15 pm

EWR

ZNZ

20h 10m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 6:38 pm

ZNZ

EWR

27h 38m

3 stops

$1,065Delta

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 15

10:30 pm - 8:30 pm

LAX

JRO

35h 00m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 12:45 pm

JRO

LAX

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,106KLM

Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 16

10:30 pm - 8:30 pm

LAX

JRO

35h 00m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 6:09 pm

JRO

LAX

30h 34m

3 stops

$1,116KLM

Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 16

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

2:30 pm-5:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 3/23

3:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$921

New YorkZanzibar

JFK - ZNZ

JFKZNZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

8:55 pm-3:30 am

3 stops22h 35m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/4

4:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$941

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Thu 5/7

2:40 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 55m

$964

New YorkArusha

JFK - JRO

JFKJRO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

9:55 pm-1:20 am

2 stops20h 25m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sat 3/21

2:10 am-7:55 pm

3 stops24h 45m

$969

DenverArusha

DEN - JRO

DENJRO

Denver Intl

Thu 2/26

12:33 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops42h 02m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 3/8

9:05 am-9:37 pm

3 stops46h 32m

$995

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

9:05 pm-7:25 am

1 stop27h 20m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Tue 3/24

6:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,011

New YorkZanzibar

LGA - ZNZ

LGAZNZ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/3

12:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 3/18

10:50 pm-9:04 pm

3 stops29h 14m

$1,062

NewarkZanzibar

EWR - ZNZ

EWRZNZ

Newark

Sun 3/1

5:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/15

10:00 pm-6:38 pm

3 stops27h 38m

$1,065

Los AngelesArusha

LAX - JRO

LAXJRO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

10:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 3/16

9:35 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,106

Los AngelesArusha

LAX - JRO

LAXJRO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

10:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 3/16

9:35 pm-6:09 pm

3 stops30h 34m

$1,116

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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 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	$497
Best Round-Trip Price	$921
Fastest flight time	21h 05m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 72 hours is $497 (Denver 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 $921 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United States takes 21h 05m (New York John F Kennedy 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 Precision Air, with prices starting at $6, $19, and $26 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, 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 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.