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Flights from Johannesburg to Arusha

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Arusha. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar, about 6h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 09m
JNBARKDAR

Johannesburg to Arusha at a glance

Fastest journey6h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Arusha

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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JNB Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ARK
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Flightlink
One airline, one ticket ~6h 09m
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JNB Zanzibar (ZNZ) ARK
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
Self-transfer likely ~7h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,699 km1,676 miles
Journey time
6h 09mestimate
Time difference
+1hArusha vs Johannesburg
Currency in Arusha
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → ARK

Flights from Johannesburg to Arusha: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Arusha?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Arusha?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,699 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Arusha?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Arusha?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Arusha: Arusha Airport (ARK).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Arusha?
Arusha is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.

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