Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,058
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAR — DXB
20 Oct — 27 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or March, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 September 2026.
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Deal found 18/9AED 1,880
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,895
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,902
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,910
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Deal found 17/9AED 1,913
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,932
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,943
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Deal found 18/9AED 1,958
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Deal found 17/9AED 1,961
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Deal found 17/9AED 1,991
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,005
Best flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 September 2026.
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,240
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Deal found 17/9AED 2,486
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Deal found 18/9AED 2,505
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Deal found 18/9AED 2,505
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,508
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,512
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,589
Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 20 September 2026.
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,138
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,160
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Deal found 19/9AED 2,171
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Deal found 19/9AED 2,266
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Deal found 15/9AED 2,343
Last-minute flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai. Data last updated 20 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 16/9AED 2,005
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,895
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,910
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Deal found 18/9AED 1,880
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Deal found 17/9AED 1,913
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Deal found 18/9AED 1,958
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,902
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Deal found 17/9AED 2,020
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Deal found 19/9AED 2,024
One-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 September 2026.
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Deal found 19/9AED 1,058
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Deal found 18/9AED 1,076
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,080
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Deal found 15/9AED 1,083
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Deal found 19/9AED 1,094
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Deal found 16/9AED 1,120
Find flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 20 September 2026.
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Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Fri 9/10
20:00-02:30
Nonstop5h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,058
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 3/11
20:00-02:30
Nonstop5h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,058
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 28/9
11:50-02:55
1 stop14h 05m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,080
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Wed 4/11
20:00-02:30
Nonstop5h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,098
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Sun 27/9
20:00-02:30
Nonstop5h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,098
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Fri 30/10
20:00-02:30
Nonstop5h 30m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,109
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Thu 29/10
03:55-15:45
1 stop10h 50m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,128
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Sat 31/10
03:55-15:45
1 stop10h 50m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,128
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 3/11
03:55-15:45
1 stop10h 50m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,128
Dar Es SalaamDubai
DAR Dar Es Salaam - DXB Dubai Intl
DARDXB
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 2/11
03:55-15:45
1 stop10h 50m
Dubai Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
AED 1,157
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai (average of AED 1,829). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DAR to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Dar Es Salaam to Dubai flights typically cost between AED 1,770 and AED 2,312 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,899 on Kenya Airways (1 Oct–15 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 September 2026.
The most flights from DAR to DXB are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai delayed?
About 33% of weekly flights between Dar Es Salaam and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dar Es Salaam to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dar Es Salaam to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Zanzibar (ZNZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zanzibar (ZNZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 2,009.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zanzibar (ZNZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 58m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zanzibar (ZNZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 45m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 20 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air Tanzania, andEthiopian Air from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
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What airports do I use to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
To fly from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai, you need to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Dubai Intl (DXB). Nonstop flights to Dubai Intl from Dar Es Salaam take 5h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai Intl offered by 5 different airlines.
How popular is this Dar Es Salaam to Dubai flight route?
This flight path from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai Intl was viewed by 65 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Departing from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai will take you 5h 20m. The distance between Dar Es Salaam and Dubai is about 3975 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as AED 1,386 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and flydubai, starting at AED 1,575 and AED 1,753 round-trip. Ethiopian Air is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 669 on flydubai. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from AED 683 and Ethiopian Air from AED 1,036 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai are Air Canada (69%), Emirates (69%) and ITA Airways (69%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
While on average a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai is generally AED 1,410, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 1,079. When looking at the most popular route, (Dar Es Salaam - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 1,880 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai (average of AED 1,829). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 2,508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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