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Cheapest Time to Fly to Tanzania (and the Most Expensive)

The cheapest time to fly to Tanzania is often late January–March, April–May, and November—while July–September, late December–early January, and peak holiday weeks are usually the priciest.

Flights to Tanzania can swing a lot by season—mainly because safari demand and US holiday travel push prices up fast. Most US travelers route through Dar es Salaam, but it’s also smart to price-check Zanzibar City if the beach is a big part of your plan, or Kilimanjaro International Airport if you’re headed straight toward the northern safari circuit.

Quick Take

Cheapest time to fly to Tanzania: late January–March, April–May, and November
Most expensive time to fly to Tanzania: July–September, late December–early January, and peak holiday weeks

Cheapest Time to Fly to Tanzania

These windows usually come with softer demand—which means better odds of catching a deal from the US.

Late January to March (post-holiday dip)

Once the late-December rush is over, prices often cool down. Late winter into early spring is one of the more dependable stretches to deal-hunt.

Money-saving tip: Midweek departures: Tuesday–Thursday often price better than weekend-heavy dates.
Heads-up: Spring break timing: some March weeks can spike if they line up with US school breaks.

April to May (shoulder-season value)

This period can bring lower demand and better pricing odds. A lot of travelers avoid these months, which can open up cheaper seats—especially if your dates are flexible.

Money-saving tip: Flexible returns: shifting your return by 1–2 days can change the fare a lot on long-haul routes.
Heads-up: Plan for weather: this is more about airfare value than perfect conditions every day.

November (pre-holiday lull)

November is often a sweet spot—good odds of lower fares before the late-December price surge starts building.

Money-saving tip: Early-to-mid November: often cheaper than the last 10 days of the month.
Heads-up: Thanksgiving week: international routes can still jump.

Most Expensive Time to Fly to Tanzania

Tanzania tends to price highest when safari season demand overlaps with global and US travel patterns.

July to September (peak safari demand)

This is commonly the toughest window for cheap flights. Demand is high, seats book early, and prices tend to stay elevated.

Peak within peak: Late July through late August is often the hardest stretch to find a deal.

Late December to Early January (holiday surge)

Late-December departures and early-January returns are frequently priced at a premium—especially if you need exact dates.

Peak within peak: The week after Christmas through the first week of January.

Late June and October (shoulder-to-peak overlap)

Late June often starts climbing into peak demand, and October can still hold strong pricing before fares soften later in the year.

Peak within peak: Weekend-heavy trips usually cost more than midweek-to-midweek itineraries.

Want Great Timing Without Peak Flight Prices?

If you want a trip that feels like “good timing” without paying the highest airfare, these windows often land well:

Late May to early June: sometimes cheaper than July–August while still feeling like prime travel timing
Late September (after peak): can be cheaper than August while still lining up with popular safari travel
Early December: can be a deal window before the holiday surge really kicks in

Booking Tips for Cheap Flights to Tanzania

For long-haul routes, the best deals usually come from tracking early and grabbing the drop when it hits.

Sign up for Jetsetter Alerts cheap flight alerts—so you can get real-time notifications anytime a deal pops up to Tanzania.
Google Flights can alert you if the specific dates you’re watching drop in price—sign up, and they’ll email you if the fare goes down.

Seasonal Flight Demand for Tanzania

Use this chart as a quick guide to the cheapest vs. priciest months to fly.

Month	Demand Level	Price Level	Notes
Jan	High → Medium	High → Medium	Better after the first week
Feb	Medium	Medium	Often deal-friendly
Mar	Medium	Medium	Can spike on spring break weeks
Apr	Medium → Low	Medium → Low	Often strong value
May	Low → Medium	Low → Medium	Shoulder-season pricing
Jun	Medium → High	Medium → High	Peak builds late month
Jul	High	High	Peak demand
Aug	High	High	Peak demand
Sep	High → Medium	High → Medium	Can soften late month
Oct	Medium → High	Medium → High	Still popular timing
Nov	Low → Medium	Low → Medium	Strong value window
Dec	Medium → Very High	Medium → Very High	Early deals; late surge

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