Statistics on Chicago-Dar Es Salaam flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dar Es Salaam (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Dar Es Salaam from Chicago airport is $ 1263 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 981 (in october) and $ 1681 (in july), which is a saving of $ 282 or a surplus of $ 419 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $867 to $922 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dar Es Salaam before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Dar Es Salaam plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 6558 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dar Es Salaam 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.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 981, saving $ 282 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1263). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1681).

Flight Chicago-Dar Es Salaam: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1065 $ 1266 fair price
February$ 974 $ 1188 good price
March$ 937 $ 1082 good price
April$ 890 $ 991 good price
May$ 957 $ 1080 good price
June$ 1361 $ 1512 high price
July$ 1503 $ 1681 very high price
August$ 1331 $ 1578 high price
September$ 938 $ 1070 good price
October$ 912 $ 981 very good price
November$ 938 $ 1316 fair price
December$ 1107 $ 1406 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam range from $704 to $1951. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $705 to $759), 1% at the maximum price (from $1897 to $1951). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $922 to $976 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Dar Es Salaam flight

There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Dar Es Salaam airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Delta, jetBlue and Lufthansa.

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Data analysis:

Of the 6558 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Chicago->Dar Es Salaam route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Dar Es Salaam flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $65. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $147.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from Dar Es Salaam on a saturday may cost you an additional $141.

Top prices Chicago-Dar Es Salaam

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam08-04 to 24-04-2025$ 1213 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam17-04 to 21-04-2025$ 1377 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam03-05 to 10-05-2025$ 1119 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam10-05 to 17-05-2025$ 1187 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 1268 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 1286 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 1278 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam17-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1219 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam06-10 to 13-10-2025$ 1064 
Chicago → Dar Es Salaam07-10 to 13-10-2025$ 980 

When to book your flight Chicago - Dar Es Salaam to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Dar Es Salaam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1051 $, which is a saving of 212 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (175 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Dar Es Salaam flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1043 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1153 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1177)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1039 $)
April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 938 $)
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1061 $)
June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1299 $)
July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1381 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1622), 5 to 6 months ($ 1508)
August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1317 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1404)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 965 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1034), 6 to 7 months ($ 1017)
October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 947 $)
November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 853 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1255)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 920 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Dar Es Salaam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $30 more.

Chicago to Dar Es Salaam: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1296
$1213 to $1377		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1271
$1119 to $1621		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1573
$1525 to $1597		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1039
$980 to $1064		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Dar Es Salaam.

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