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About Flights to Dakar
Summary info about Dakar flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $302 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $649 |
Fastest flight time | 7h 15m |
Operated By | 2 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Dakar airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Dakar
Los Angeles (LAX) to Dakar (DSS)
Typically, flights to Dakar from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Dakar Blaise Diagne, which has an average price of $1,223
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO DAKAR FROM LOS ANGELES | April | 31% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Dakar costs on average just $840 in April |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO DAKAR FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 54% more expensive | It costs about $1,885 for flights to Dakar from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO DAKAR FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 459% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Dakar from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Dakar?
Flights from New York John F Kennedy International Airport are some of the shortest routes to Dakar, Senegal with direct, non-stop routes that take about 7 hours 35 minutes. There are cheaper options if you opt for a flight from JFK with a layover in Brussels Zaventem or Casablanca Mohemed V, clocking in 17 hours 30 minutes and 15 hours 10 minutes, respectively. There are also Dakar flight deals with a single layover from Los Angeles International Airport, for a 15 hour 15 minutes total flight time. From other major international hubs like Chicago O’Hare International Airport, you can expect two layovers either in Atlanta, Georgia, Minneapolis, Minnesota, or New York’s JFK before continuing your journey on to Dakar, and clock in around 18 hours 15 minutes.
Currently, the only nonstop flight options from the United States to Dakar, Senegal are through New York John F Kennedy International. For all other flights from other U.S. cities you should expect at least one layover.
In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Dakar. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $907. The month of January is another great option to travel to Dakar, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $908.
Most flyers found that booking tickets 28 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Dakar. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $1,103. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from United States for as low as $649.
Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Dakar. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $995. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,298. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Dakar.
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Dakar is in the morning. Flights from United States to Dakar during this time can be as low as $958. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,135.
Dakar flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Dakar
If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Dakar, view some of our deals below provided by Air Senegal and Royal Air Maroc
Which airlines fly to Dakar?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Dakar
Which airlines fly to Dakar?
Delta, Air Senegal, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Royal Air Maroc are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Dakar on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Dakar with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.
Emirates Flights to Dakar
The most popular airline for flights to Dakar on momondo is Emirates, which operates 3 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Conakry, with the best deal for Emirates flights to Dakar being $1,237 (round-trip, New York John F Kennedy Intl to Dakar, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 122 Emirates reviews, it is rated 8.6 by momondo users.
Turkish Airlines Flights to Dakar
Turkish Airlines flights to Dakar can start from as low as $770 (round-trip, from Boston Logan Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 2 flights that Turkish Airlines operates to Dakar in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular Turkish Airlines flight to Dakar is from Istanbul. Turkish Airlines has been rated 8.3/10 by momondo users, in 128 reviews.
Best first class flights to Dakar
Compare and see reviews for airlines with premium cabins that fly to Dakar
| Airline | Rating | First Class | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $868 | First Class | Rating 7.8 | Reviews Best airline ever! 1 / 10 | ||
| PriceFrom $479 | First Class | Rating 0.0 |
Airports near Dakar
Below you will find all the airports in Dakar along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from the Dakar Blaise Diagne airport?
From the Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport to the city center takes over an hour by car. Two bus companies provide transfer services to the Place de l’Independence. There are Aerobuses seven times a day and the local city buses Dakar Dem Dikk, line 404, with journeys roughly every half hour, but they take longer as they stop more frequently along the way. Some taxis can take you to the city center faster. For a no-hassle booking, try the TaxiTender app. Currently, there are no other common taxi apps like Uber or Lyft serving Dakar.
Popular routes to Dakar
Most frequently searched flights to Dakar along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Visa requirements for visiting Dakar
Senegal does not require visas for US citizens as long as your stay is less than 90 days. For longer stays, visas can be obtained from the Senegalese Embassy, either in Washington, D.C., or the Senegalese Consulate in New York City. You’ll need to apply for this visa before your trip. A valid passport will be required for entry into the country.
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There is a ton for you to see and explore during your stay in Dakar. Be sure to check out the Medina quarter and stop at the Grande Mosque with its towering minaret. Museum lovers should check out the Musee Theodore Monod displaying cultural artifacts from the area, the House of Slaves for some education on the history of the Atlantic slave trade, and the legendary African Art Museum, the IFAN museum. Also check out some of the natural wonders in the surrounding area, like the Lake Retba, the pint tinted lake for some great photo ops, the Ile de Madeleine is a national park with fantastic opportunities to spot rare birds, the Lompoul Desert has some impressive views of the dunes and starry night skies, and the island of Ngor with its traditional Senegalese village.
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