Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Dar Es Salaam from New York City airport is $ 1039 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 848 (in march) and $ 1318 (in august), which is a saving of $ 191 or a surplus of $ 280 (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 $922 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dar Es Salaam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Dar Es Salaam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 40287 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dar Es Salaam from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 848, saving $ 191 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1039). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1318).
Flight New York City-Dar Es Salaam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 773 | $ 938 | good price |
| February | $ 769 | $ 892 | good price |
| March | $ 734 | $ 848 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 789 | $ 875 | good price |
| May | $ 779 | $ 893 | good price |
| June | $ 973 | $ 1155 | fair price |
| July | $ 1097 | $ 1303 | high price |
| August | $ 1080 | $ 1318 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 805 | $ 1255 | high price |
| October | $ 785 | $ 866 | good price |
| November | $ 734 | $ 870 | good price |
| December | $ 924 | $ 1238 | high 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 New York City to Dar Es Salaam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Dar Es Salaam range from $542 to $1626. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $597), 1% at the maximum price (from $1572 to $1626). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $867 to $922 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Dar Es Salaam flight
There are 11 companies that serve New York City from Dar Es Salaam airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, KLM, Emirates, Swiss, Delta, United, EgyptAir and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 40287 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the New York City->Dar Es Salaam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Dar Es Salaam flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dar Es Salaam to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Dar Es Salaam on a friday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices New York City-Dar Es Salaam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 16-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 893 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 860 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 09-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 869 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 15-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 875 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 10-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 12-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 13-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Dar Es Salaam | 06-02 to 20-02-2026 | $ 892 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
When to book your flight New York City - 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 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 New York City-Dar Es Salaam flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Dar Es Salaam, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 900 $, which is a saving of 139 $ 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 (151 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 912), 3 to 4 months ($ 864), 4 to 5 months ($ 895), 5 to 6 months ($ 886), 7 to 8 months ($ 826), 8 to 9 months ($ 812) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 869), 3 to 4 months ($ 878), 4 to 5 months ($ 836), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 838), 7 to 8 months ($ 775), 8 to 9 months ($ 756) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 685 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 3 to 4 months ($ 799), 4 to 5 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 780), 6 to 7 months ($ 796), 7 to 8 months ($ 787), 8 to 9 months ($ 722), 9 to 10 months ($ 762) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 4 to 5 months ($ 832), 5 to 6 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 821), 8 to 9 months ($ 811), 9 to 10 months ($ 819), 10 to 11 months ($ 861) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 866), 3 to 4 months ($ 886), 4 to 5 months ($ 880), 5 to 6 months ($ 864), 6 to 7 months ($ 788), 7 to 8 months ($ 801), 8 to 9 months ($ 879), 9 to 10 months ($ 809) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1055), 3 to 4 months ($ 1153), 6 to 7 months ($ 1109), 7 to 8 months ($ 1132), 9 to 10 months ($ 1053), 10 to 11 months ($ 1099) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1154 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1303), 2 to 3 months ($ 1261), 3 to 4 months ($ 1248), 4 to 5 months ($ 1281), 5 to 6 months ($ 1291), 6 to 7 months ($ 1240), 7 to 8 months ($ 1187), 8 to 9 months ($ 1231), 9 to 10 months ($ 1245) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1045 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1167), 3 to 4 months ($ 1140), 4 to 5 months ($ 1144), 5 to 6 months ($ 1171), 6 to 7 months ($ 1206), 7 to 8 months ($ 1159), 8 to 9 months ($ 1122), 10 to 11 months ($ 1097) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1234), 5 to 6 months ($ 943), 6 to 7 months ($ 938), 7 to 8 months ($ 911), 8 to 9 months ($ 850), 10 to 11 months ($ 1135) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 840), 3 to 4 months ($ 818), 4 to 5 months ($ 814), 5 to 6 months ($ 838), 7 to 8 months ($ 863), 8 to 9 months ($ 853), 9 to 10 months ($ 854) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 860), 3 to 4 months ($ 870), 4 to 5 months ($ 779), 6 to 7 months ($ 767), 7 to 8 months ($ 756), 8 to 9 months ($ 780), 9 to 10 months ($ 731), 10 to 11 months ($ 839) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1013 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1176), 3 to 4 months ($ 1089), 4 to 5 months ($ 1100), 6 to 7 months ($ 1025), 7 to 8 months ($ 1058), 8 to 9 months ($ 1059) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Dar Es Salaam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $15 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1003 $873 to $1142 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 923 $856 to $1009 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1216 $1164 to $1325 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1310 $1109 to $1563 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1285 $1055 to $1413 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 941 $886 to $1002 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 871 $856 to $886 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1008 $975 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 912 $912 to $912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 892 $892 to $892 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september, december and january are cheaper to travel to Dar Es Salaam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!