Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR): what you need to know
The timezone in Dar Es Salaam is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Your LAX to DAR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and DAR:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
Consider booking a hotel near DAR if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dar Es Salaam Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Dar Es Salaam's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dar Es Salaam Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Dar Es Salaam based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Dar Es Salaam Airport for February if you'd like to go to Dar Es Salaam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to DAR in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Zanzibar is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dar Es Salaam. Around 72 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.
Arusha is another favourite destination in Tanzania and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Dar Es Salaam. No journey is complete without seeing Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.