Statistics on Chicago-Tanzania flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Tanzania from Chicago
The average price to go to Tanzania from Chicago is $ 1323 (round trip). It varies from $ 1263 (Dar Es Salaam) to $ 1381 (Zanzibar) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-Tanzania flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar | $ 1381 | february, march, april (the cheapest), may, september, october | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Zanzibar |
| Dar Es Salaam | $ 1263 | february, march, april, may, september, october (the cheapest) | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Chicago-Dar Es Salaam |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-Tanzania month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1266 to $ 1314 | fair price |
| February | $ 1188 to $ 1200 | good price |
| March | $ 1082 to $ 1212 | good price |
| April | $ 991 to $ 1115 | good price |
| May | $ 1080 to $ 1260 | good price |
| June | $ 1512 to $ 1687 | high price |
| July | $ 1681 to $ 1732 | very high price |
| August | $ 1578 to $ 1691 | high price |
| September | $ 1070 to $ 1212 | good price |
| October | $ 981 to $ 1166 | good price |
| November | $ 1316 to $ 1402 | fair price |
| December | $ 1406 to $ 1575 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8869 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Tanzania from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to Tanzania from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Zanzibar in Tanzania
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Zanzibar is $ 1381. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Zanzibar flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Zanzibar in Tanzania in april to get the best price ($ 1115, saving $ 267 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1381). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1732, which is $ 352 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Zanzibar and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam is $ 1263. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Dar Es Salaam flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a sunday
Data analysis:
Travel to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania in october to get the best price ($ 981, saving $ 282 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1263). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1681, which is $ 419 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Dar Es Salaam and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-Tanzania
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 05-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Austrian Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1069 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1076 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 12-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 1115 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 06-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 1064 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 07-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 980 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 05-11 to 14-11-2025 | $ 1035 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 08-11 to 15-11-2025 | $ 1116 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Zanzibar | 04-12 to 09-12-2025 | $ 1100 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Tanzania (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Zanzibar
The price of tickets to Zanzibar fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Zanzibar, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Zanzibar page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Zanzibar in Tanzania 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1192 , which is $ 190 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 243 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Zanzibar flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam
The price of tickets to Dar Es Salaam fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Dar Es Salaam page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1051 , which is $ 213 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 175 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Dar Es Salaam flight ticket and other statistics