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 22h 22m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Zanzibar Intl takes 29h 25m 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 40% 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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Qatar Airways

Sep 8

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Oct 16

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$958

Qatar Airways

Oct 1

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Oct 15

DAR

22h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$960

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Oct 29

DAR

35h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$961

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 30

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$962

Qatar Airways

Sep 2

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 9

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$963

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Oct 7

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$964

Multiple Airlines

Nov 9

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Jan 25

DAR

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$965

Qatar Airways

Sep 2

JFK

39h 50m

2 stops

DAR

Sep 9

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$966

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Oct 26

DAR

28h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$967

Qatar Airways

Sep 15

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 24

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$968

Qatar Airways

Sep 8

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Oct 8

DAR

28h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$970

Qatar Airways

Sep 16

JFK

19h 25m

1 stop

DAR

Sep 24

DAR

35h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$971

Flights to Zanzibar

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 13

JFK

30h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 21

ZNZ

37h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$987

Turkish Airlines

Nov 7

EWR

40h 45m

2 stops

ZNZ

Nov 13

ZNZ

26h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$990

Turkish Airlines

Nov 8

JFK

30h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 13

ZNZ

39h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$990

Turkish Airlines

Nov 20

EWR

41h 45m

2 stops

ZNZ

Nov 29

ZNZ

26h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$1,000

Turkish Airlines

Nov 23

JFK

22h 35m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 30

ZNZ

20h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$1,000

Turkish Airlines

Jan 18

JFK

20h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ

Jan 31

ZNZ

24h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$1,010

Turkish Airlines

Oct 31

EWR

18h 25m

1 stop

ZNZ

Nov 15

ZNZ

25h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$1,020

Turkish Airlines

Sep 15

JFK

20h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ

Sep 21

ZNZ

26h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,020

Turkish Airlines

Oct 8

EWR

20h 10m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 18

ZNZ

24h 55m

1 stop

EWR

$1,040

Turkish Airlines

Oct 7

JFK

24h 45m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 18

ZNZ

22h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,040

Turkish Airlines

Jan 14

EWR

18h 25m

1 stop

ZNZ

Jan 21

ZNZ

26h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$1,055

Multiple Airlines

Oct 18

JFK

36h 55m

2 stops

ZNZ

Oct 26

ZNZ

22h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,069

Flights to Arusha

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

JFK

34h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Sep 17

ARK

52h 35m

3 stops

JFK

$1,017

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

34h 00m

2 stops

ARK

Sep 10

ARK

49h 05m

3 stops

JFK

$1,066

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

34h 00m

3 stops

ARK

Sep 10

ARK

48h 05m

3 stops

JFK

$1,083

Multiple Airlines

Aug 15

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

ARK

Sep 15

ARK

45h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,126

Multiple Airlines

Sep 13

JFK

58h 10m

3 stops

ARK

Oct 31

ARK

35h 45m

3 stops

JFK

$1,129

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

44h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Sep 9

ARK

27h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$1,138

Multiple Airlines

Sep 5

JFK

34h 15m

3 stops

ARK

Sep 12

ARK

34h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,166

Multiple Airlines

Aug 12

JFK

29h 55m

3 stops

ARK

Sep 15

ARK

45h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,210

Multiple Airlines

Aug 13

JFK

39h 30m

2 stops

ARK

Sep 15

ARK

45h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,211

Multiple Airlines

Sep 1

IAD

24h 15m

2 stops

ARK

Sep 29

ARK

49h 00m

3 stops

IAD

$1,274

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

38h 10m

2 stops

ARK

Oct 18

ARK

56h 20m

3 stops

ORD

$1,275

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

59h 50m

3 stops

ARK

Oct 18

ARK

34h 25m

3 stops

ORD

$1,283

Flights to Mwanza

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

IAD

32h 10m

2 stops

MWZ

Sep 30

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,225

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

IAD

32h 10m

2 stops

MWZ

Sep 30

MWZ

37h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,236

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

IAD

42h 30m

3 stops

MWZ

Sep 30

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,243

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

IAD

42h 30m

3 stops

MWZ

Sep 30

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,249

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

IAD

32h 10m

2 stops

MWZ

Sep 26

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,297

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

IAD

42h 30m

3 stops

MWZ

Sep 26

MWZ

55h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,323

Multiple Airlines

Sep 4

IAD

52h 00m

2 stops

MWZ

Sep 11

MWZ

25h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,346

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

IAD

41h 00m

3 stops

MWZ

Aug 28

MWZ

57h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,347

Multiple Airlines

Sep 4

IAD

52h 00m

2 stops

MWZ

Sep 11

MWZ

49h 00m

3 stops

IAD

$1,348

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

IAD

41h 00m

3 stops

MWZ

Aug 28

MWZ

47h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,483

Multiple Airlines

Dec 8

IAD

42h 25m

2 stops

MWZ

Dec 22

MWZ

27h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$1,519

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

IAD

57h 00m

2 stops

MWZ

Aug 28

MWZ

47h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,538

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9:50 pm - 1:40 am

BOS

JRO

20h 50m

1 stop

5:05 am - 7:55 pm

JRO

BOS

21h 50m

1 stop

$905Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

DAR

19h 25m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 3:10 pm

DAR

JFK

28h 15m

1 stop

$958Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Oct 16

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

DAR

19h 25m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 9:00 am

DAR

JFK

22h 05m

1 stop

$960Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

10:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

DAR

19h 25m

1 stop

11:35 am - 8:10 am

DAR

JFK

28h 35m

1 stop

$965Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Jan 25

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

DAR

19h 25m

1 stop

11:35 am - 9:00 am

DAR

JFK

28h 25m

1 stop

$967Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 26

6:10 am - 12:55 am

ORD

JRO

34h 45m

2 stops

10:05 am - 5:34 pm

JRO

ORD

40h 29m

2 stops

$1,116Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 2

6:10 am - 9:15 am

ORD

JRO

43h 05m

2 stops

10:05 am - 12:46 pm

JRO

ORD

34h 41m

2 stops

$1,130Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 26

5:00 pm - 8:15 pm

EWR

JRO

20h 15m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 2:45 pm

JRO

EWR

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,165Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Dec 13

10:55 am - 10:45 am

IAD

JRO

16h 50m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 8:55 am

JRO

IAD

20h 45m

2 stops

$1,176Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23

11:00 am - 8:00 pm

LGA

JRO

26h 00m

2 stops

9:05 pm - 4:30 pm

JRO

LGA

26h 25m

3 stops

$1,179Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonArusha

BOS - JRO

BOSJRO

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/14

9:50 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 9/27

5:05 am-7:55 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$905

New YorkDar Es Salaam

JFK - DAR

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 10/16

5:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$958

New YorkDar Es Salaam

JFK - DAR

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/1

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 10/15

5:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

$960

New YorkDar Es Salaam

JFK - DAR

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 1/25

11:35 am-8:10 am

1 stop28h 35m

$965

New YorkDar Es Salaam

JFK - DAR

JFKDAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 10/26

11:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop28h 25m

$967

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

6:10 am-12:55 am

2 stops34h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 11/2

10:05 am-5:34 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$1,116

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

6:10 am-9:15 am

2 stops43h 05m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 10/26

10:05 am-12:46 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$1,130

NewarkArusha

EWR - JRO

EWRJRO

Newark

Wed 9/16

5:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Sun 12/13

10:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,165

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Arusha

IAD - JRO

IADJRO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/22

10:55 am-10:45 am

1 stop16h 50m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 9/23

7:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops20h 45m

$1,176

New YorkArusha

LGA - JRO

LGAJRO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/23

11:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Mon 8/31

9:05 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops26h 25m

$1,179

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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 35% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Tanzania

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Dar Es Salaam

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Summary info about Tanzania flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$486
Best Round-Trip Price	$905
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tanzania from United States in the last 5 days is $486 (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 $905 (Boston Logan Intl to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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The fastest flight to Tanzania from United States takes 17h 15m (Newark to Arusha Kilimanjaro).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tanzania, with a 0% 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 Auric Air, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania, with prices starting at $18, $26, and $29 respectively.

What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Of the 14 airlines that fly to Tanzania, Turkish Airlines, Delta and Ethiopian Air happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Turkish Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 31% 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, 55% 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 41 operators available for flights to Tanzania as of July 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.