Elephant under flat-topped acacia trees at sunset in Serengeti National Park
Home › Africa › Tanzania › Serengeti

Cheap flights to Serengeti

Serengeti National Park is one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas, home to the Great Migration for much of the year. Most visitors fly in from Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or drive in on a safari circuit.

Cheap airfare to Serengeti is mostly about timing and flexibility. Compare fares across airlines and nearby airports, shift your dates a few days either way, and book when the price looks right.

Airports for Serengeti

JRO Kilimanjaro InternationalARK

Getting from the airport

Light-aircraft flights from Arusha (ARK) and Kilimanjaro (JRO) serve airstrips inside the park, such as Seronera, where guides meet guests. Driving from Arusha takes most of a day.

Popular routes to Serengeti

New York → Serengeti Search faresMiami → Serengeti Search faresLos Angeles → Serengeti Search faresChicago → Serengeti Search faresAtlanta → Serengeti Search fares

Live fares from airlines and booking sites, compared by our partner KAYAK. Searches open with sample dates a month out — change them on KAYAK. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Also compare fares to Serengeti on OVAGO.

Where to stay in Serengeti

Flights sorted? Compare cheap hotels in Serengeti by neighborhood on RoomsCheap.com, our sister hotel site.

When flights to Serengeti are cheapest

The dry season (about June–October) is peak; January–February is popular for calving in the south. April–May is the quiet green season.

More cheap flights to Tanzania →

Photos of Serengeti

Two giraffes in golden savanna grass at sunset in the Serengeti, Tanzania
Two giraffes in golden savanna grass at sunset in the Serengeti, Tanzania
Herd of zebras crowding together in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
Herd of zebras crowding together in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem

Frequently asked questions

How do I fly to the Serengeti?

Fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO), then take a small flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to an airstrip in the park.

Can I drive instead of flying?

Yes. Many safaris drive from Arusha via Ngorongoro, which takes most of a day.

Where is the Great Migration in the Serengeti?

It moves through the year; your safari operator can help match dates and camp location.