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Arusha.R 3,858 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,858, select.
Arusha.R 3,872 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,872, select.
Arusha.R 5,005 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,005, select.
Arusha.R 5,122 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,122, select.
Arusha.R 5,247 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,247, select.
Arusha.R 6,428 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,428, select.
Arusha.R 6,441 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Dec.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,441, select.
Arusha.R 6,776 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Arusha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,776, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Arusha. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 9,252.
The cheapest month to fly to Arusha is usually August.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Arusha Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Arusha is R 9,252. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Arusha Airport is Thursday, 28 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Arusha is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Arusha.

Flying to Arusha

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Cheapest flight foundR 3,858
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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How to find cheap flights to Arusha Airport (ARK)

  • R 9,252 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Arusha Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ARK, the lowest fare is R 3,858.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to ARK. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

  • The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Arusha, where Arusha Airport is located.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Arusha. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • If there's no rush to get to Arusha, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Arusha Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Arusha

  • May is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Arusha.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to ARK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • If you want to experience Arusha at its busiest, lock in your flights to ARK for October. Taking a trip during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.

  • Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Arusha are generally more affordable.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Arusha is warmest in February, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? July is the driest month in Arusha.

  • April has the wettest weather. You can expect around 15 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Flying to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know

  • Travel to Arusha without any detours. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Arusha Airport:

  • Precision Air is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 0% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a great choice when booking your ARK plane ticket.

  • You'll step off the plane in the UTC+3 timezone at ARK.

  • Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to ARK. Choose one of these hotels near Arusha Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • Grab a car hire in ARK and visit places you won't find on every itinerary. Auto-Union and Europcar can set you up with a ride for your travels through Arusha and beyond.

Getting to central Arusha from Arusha Airport (ARK)

Arusha highlights

  • Put these popular sights high on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Arusha:

    • Kilimanjaro info: The perfect spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 6 kilometres south of the city centre.

    • Sculpture Garden: You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres south-west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Arusha.

    • Kilimanjaro tours: Hit up this landmark next. About 5 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Arusha experience.

How to get to Moshi from Arusha Airport (ARK)

  • The nearby city of Moshi is about 97 kilometres from ARK. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share should take around 2 hours.

Travelling from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Mto wa Mbu

  • Mto wa Mbu is about 88 kilometres from Arusha Airport if that's where you're going.

  • The drive time to Mto wa Mbu is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • There's loads more to see and do in Tanzania, starting with Moshi. Kilimanjaro Guarantee Tour, Joining Safaris and Insight Kilimanjaro Expedition are must-do's in this city, which is around 80 kilometres east of Arusha.

  • Singida makes a great addition to your trip to Tanzania. You'll find it around 257 kilometres south-west of Arusha. Sabasaba Grounds, Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church and uwanja wa Mwenge are visitor favourites.

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