Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Dar Es Salaam from London airport is $ 733 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 617 (in march) and $ 997 (in august), which is a saving of $ 116 or a surplus of $ 265 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $635 to $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dar Es Salaam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Dar Es Salaam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dar Es Salaam from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 617, saving $ 116 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 733). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 997).
Flight London-Dar Es Salaam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 606 | $ 658 | good price |
| February | $ 614 | $ 657 | good price |
| March | $ 559 | $ 617 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 648 | $ 703 | good price |
| May | $ 579 | $ 643 | good price |
| June | $ 624 | $ 680 | good price |
| July | $ 771 | $ 879 | fair price |
| August | $ 870 | $ 997 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 634 | $ 725 | good price |
| October | $ 635 | $ 738 | fair price |
| November | $ 613 | $ 643 | good price |
| December | $ 726 | $ 849 | 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 London to Dar Es Salaam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Dar Es Salaam range from $476 to $1111. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $477 to $529), 1% at the maximum price (from $1058 to $1111). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $635 to $688 (27% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Dar Es Salaam flight
There are 13 companies that serve London from Dar Es Salaam airport: Rwandair Express, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Ryanair, Saudia, EasyJet, wizz air malta and Wizz Air Uk.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Rwandair Express was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the London->Dar Es Salaam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-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 $26. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $38.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dar Es Salaam to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $19. Conversely, departing from Dar Es Salaam on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Top prices London-Dar Es Salaam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 02-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 546 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 03-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 06-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 525 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 11-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 18-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 554 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 23-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 04-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 11-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 573 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 12-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Dar Es Salaam | 07-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 589 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Dar Es Salaam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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 London-Dar Es Salaam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Dar Es Salaam, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 691 $, which is a saving of 42 $ 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 (92 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 630 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647), 2 to 3 months ($ 639), 8 to 9 months ($ 657) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 629), 4 to 5 months ($ 634) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 548 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 601), 2 to 3 months ($ 573), 4 to 5 months ($ 594) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 672 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 679), 5 to 6 months ($ 701), 7 to 8 months ($ 688), 8 to 9 months ($ 694), 9 to 10 months ($ 696), 10 to 11 months ($ 691) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 575 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 627) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 628 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 650), 6 to 7 months ($ 629), 7 to 8 months ($ 670), 8 to 9 months ($ 669), 9 to 10 months ($ 656) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 803), 8 to 9 months ($ 833), 9 to 10 months ($ 861), 10 to 11 months ($ 838) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 877 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 910), 9 to 10 months ($ 903), 10 to 11 months ($ 880), 11 to 12 months ($ 892) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 725), 3 to 4 months ($ 671), 4 to 5 months ($ 705), 5 to 6 months ($ 708), 6 to 7 months ($ 694), 7 to 8 months ($ 689), 8 to 9 months ($ 661), 10 to 11 months ($ 722) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 663 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 710), 3 to 4 months ($ 690), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 689), 7 to 8 months ($ 702), 8 to 9 months ($ 714), 9 to 10 months ($ 691), 10 to 11 months ($ 673) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 612 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 619), 3 to 4 months ($ 635), 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 634), 7 to 8 months ($ 638), 11 to 12 months ($ 630) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 748 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 769), 3 to 4 months ($ 794) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Dar Es Salaam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $13 more.
London 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 809 $596 to $3272 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 889 $668 to $1333 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 936 $602 to $3651 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 795 $592 to $3393 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 617 $519 to $714 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 868 $685 to $3946 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 745 $521 to $4373 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 676 $598 to $849 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 921 $730 to $1688 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 952 $789 to $1213 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 645 $522 to $781 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 908 $595 to $5756 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august and september are cheaper to travel to Dar Es Salaam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!