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Cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

DAR — CPT
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or July, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£327
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with South African, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
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Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

7.3

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town round-trip?

    South African, at £219, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Users have found that South African is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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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South AfricanCheapest£219Average£423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£272Average£319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£334Average£384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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