Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): what you need to know
Dar Es Salaam is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LAX to DAR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and DAR:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
At the moment, R 12,056 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 20,201. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LAX to DAR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DAR instead:
Pick up a Julius Nyerere International Airport rental car and discover Dar Es Salaam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Europcar and First - Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Julius Nyerere International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to central Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Dar Es Salaam. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dar Es Salaam in February.
The warmest month in Dar Es Salaam is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to DAR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
Arusha is another sought-after destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No trip is complete without dropping by Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
