Statistics on Chicago-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: Chicago)
The average price to go to Dar Es Salaam from Chicago airport is $ 1264 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 967 (in october) and $ 1688 (in july), which is a saving of $ 297 or a surplus of $ 424 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $864 to $917 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dar Es Salaam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Dar Es Salaam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5138 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dar Es Salaam from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 967, saving $ 297 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1264). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1688).
Flight Chicago-Dar Es Salaam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1079 | $ 1296 | fair price |
| February | $ 950 | $ 1213 | fair price |
| March | $ 916 | $ 1086 | good price |
| April | $ 865 | $ 967 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 922 | $ 1049 | good price |
| June | $ 1339 | $ 1527 | high price |
| July | $ 1515 | $ 1688 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1314 | $ 1616 | high price |
| September | $ 912 | $ 1057 | good price |
| October | $ 886 | $ 967 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 940 | $ 1328 | fair price |
| December | $ 1090 | $ 1363 | 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 Chicago to Dar Es Salaam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam range from $702 to $1996. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1942 to $1996). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $864 to $917 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Dar Es Salaam flight
There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Dar Es Salaam airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, Emirates, jetBlue, Kenya Airways and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 5138 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Chicago->Dar Es Salaam route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-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 $57. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $164.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $74. Conversely, departing from Dar Es Salaam on a saturday may cost you an additional $159.
Top prices Chicago-Dar Es Salaam
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1318 | layover flight with Delta |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1410 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 06-07 to 10-07-2024 | $ 1413 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 08-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 1250 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 01-09 to 12-09-2024 | $ 1131 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 06-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 1171 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 09-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 996 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 15-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 1075 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 06-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 914 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dar Es Salaam | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1074 | layover flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight Chicago - 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 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 Chicago-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 Chicago to Dar Es Salaam, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1023 $, which is a saving of 241 $ 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 (173 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago 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: 1289 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1188 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1205) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1037 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 936 $) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1042 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1374 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1615) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 961 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 929 $) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1264 $) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 915 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Dar Es Salaam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Chicago 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1431 $1298 to $1532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1413 $1413 to $1413 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1391 $1250 to $1592 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1108 $996 to $1171 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 994 $914 to $1074 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august and november are cheaper to travel to Dar Es Salaam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!