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Kilimanjaro

Tanzania · JRO · 15,658.66 km from SF (via OAK)

Est. Dec 2026
$1345
shoulder

Wet-season climbs are cheapest but trail conditions are demanding.

Climbing peaks in dry windows Jun to Oct and Jan to Feb.

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Suggested cheapest window March 2027 · 2027-03-072027-03-15
Or search December 2026: 2026-12-072026-12-15
December 2026 is shoulder

The in-between months — near-peak weather at a material discount. Often the best overall value.

Why this season?

  • Weatherdrives prices upJan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    Locally peak weather and tourism

    Climbing peaks in dry windows Jun to Oct and Jan to Feb.

  • Weatherdrives prices downMar, Apr, May
    Off-season weather discounts

    Quieter months driven by local climate; see the climate note for specifics.

Weather through the year

12-month fare curve

12-month estimated fare curve
Range $1050 – $2015
off-peak shoulder peak holiday spike
$2015
$2015
$1050
$1050
$1050
$2015
$2015
$2015
$2015
$2015
$1345
$1345
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Cheapest month
May
~$1050 · off-peak
Most expensive
October
~$2015 · peak
Peak months
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
avoid these for budget
SF · SFO / OAK / SJC·JRO -3.43, 37.07·see others for December 2026