Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) flights

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR): Air Tanzania, Airlink and South African Airways. The two airports are 1,514 miles (2,437 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Blantyre, Harare and Zanzibar and more.
How many miles JNB to DAR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn South African Airways | 15,000 | $62.80β73 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn South African Airways | 17,000 | $34.80β395 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80β445 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $59.80β70 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $54.80β445 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $54.80β445 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 20,000 | $64.80β385 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $54.80β445 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 45,000 | $79.60β439.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 60,000 | $44.80β445 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to DAR
- TCAir TanzaniaNot in an alliance
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book JNB to DAR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks South African Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
JNB to DAR with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Blantyre (BLZ)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
4Z
- Via Harare (HRE)Fastjet Zimbabwe, South African Airways and 4 more, then Air ZimbabweFN
4Z+3UM - Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Air Tanzania the whole wayFATC4ZCQ
PW+4 - Via Pemba (POL)Airlink, then LAM Mozambique Airlines4ZTM
- Via Lusaka (LUN)Zambia Airways the whole way

4Z+3TCZN - Via Ndola (NLA)Airlink, then Air Tanzania4ZTC
- Via Lubumbashi (FBM)South African Airways, Airlink and 1 more, then Air Tanzania
4Z
TC - Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
4Z
PWTC+1 - Via Kigali (KGL)RwandAir the whole way


- Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayURUR
JNB to DAR: common questions
How many miles does JNB to DAR cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (17,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to DAR?
Air Tanzania, Airlink and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR).
How far is Johannesburg from Dar Es Salaam by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR) are 1,514 miles (2,437 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to DAR award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Dar Es Salaam?
The most direct connections are through Blantyre (BLZ), Harare (HRE), Zanzibar (ZNZ), Pemba (POL) and Lusaka (LUN). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ethiopian Airlines through Blantyre.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








