Statistics on Melbourne-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: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Dar Es Salaam from Melbourne airport is $ 1582 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1324 (in march) and $ 1902 (in january), which is a saving of $ 259 or a surplus of $ 321 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dar Es Salaam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Dar Es Salaam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5610 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dar Es Salaam from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1324, saving $ 259 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1582). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1902).
Flight Melbourne-Dar Es Salaam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1603 | $ 1902 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1220 | $ 1488 | fair price |
| March | $ 1141 | $ 1324 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1185 | $ 1464 | fair price |
| May | $ 1228 | $ 1602 | fair price |
| June | $ 1329 | $ 1556 | fair price |
| July | $ 1413 | $ 1705 | fair price |
| August | $ 1295 | $ 1477 | fair price |
| September | $ 1357 | $ 1755 | fair price |
| October | $ 1300 | $ 1499 | fair price |
| November | $ 1310 | $ 1496 | fair price |
| December | $ 1385 | $ 1713 | 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 Melbourne to Dar Es Salaam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Dar Es Salaam range from $1001 to $2108. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1001 to $1054), 1% at the maximum price (from $2055 to $2108). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Dar Es Salaam flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Dar Es Salaam airport: Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Thai Airways, Emirates, Scoot, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qantas, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, Airasia X, Vietjet Air, Malindo Air, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 5610 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Melbourne->Dar Es Salaam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Dar Es Salaam flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $56. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $77.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Dar Es Salaam on a wednesday may cost you an additional $89.
Top prices Melbourne-Dar Es Salaam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1786 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 18-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 1719 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Zanzibar | 17-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1203 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 13-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 2709 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 14-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 1840 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 1239 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 05-07 to 18-07-2025 | $ 1528 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 03-08 to 13-08-2025 | $ 1233 | layover flight with Oman Air |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 11-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 1058 | layover flight with Vietnam Airlines |
| Melbourne → Dar Es Salaam | 01-10 to 12-10-2025 | $ 1222 | layover flight with Oman Air |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Dar Es Salaam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 Melbourne-Dar Es Salaam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Dar Es Salaam, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1480 $, which is a saving of 102 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (238 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1826 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1845) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1366 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1236 $) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1409 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1423), 2 to 3 months ($ 1412) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1505 $) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1554 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1664) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1397 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1447) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1731 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1453 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1471) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1446 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1560 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1681) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Dar Es Salaam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $37. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $55 more.
Melbourne 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1719 $1719 to $1719 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1930 $1239 to $2709 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1528 $1528 to $1528 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1146 $1058 to $1233 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1222 $1222 to $1222 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Dar Es Salaam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!