Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Dakar?

Casablanca (CMN) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

How long does it take to fly to Dakar?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Washington, D.C. you fly out of and what airport in Dakar you fly into. For example, flying from Washington, D.C. to Dakar takes 17h 58m on average. On the other hand, flying from Baltimore to Dakar takes 20h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

Flights via Lisbon (LIS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $817.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

New York (JFK) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 12m.

What airlines fly to Dakar?

Royal Air Maroc, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dakar from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Royal Air Maroc is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Dakar. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Dakar on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

Flights connecting via New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 53m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?

As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,265 to $1,627. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,213.

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9:20 pm - 6:55 am

IAD

DSS

29h 35m

3 stops

6:50 pm - 8:55 am

DSS

IAD

42h 05m

3 stops

$1,213Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Sep 11

6:30 am - 6:50 pm

DCA

DSS

32h 20m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 10:59 pm

DSS

DCA

31h 09m

2 stops

$1,220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30

10:55 am - 6:55 am

IAD

DSS

40h 00m

2 stops

8:25 am - 8:55 am

DSS

IAD

28h 30m

3 stops

$1,239Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30

6:30 am - 6:50 pm

DCA

DSS

32h 20m

2 stops

2:20 am - 10:59 pm

DSS

DCA

24h 39m

2 stops

$1,270Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28

9:00 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

DSS

23h 55m

1 stop

2:25 am - 7:00 pm

DSS

IAD

20h 35m

1 stop

$1,276Royal Air Maroc

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 25

11:00 am - 8:20 am

DCA

DSS

16h 20m

1 stop

10:30 am - 11:04 pm

DSS

DCA

17h 34m

1 stop

$1,377Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

11:00 am - 8:20 am

DCA

DSS

16h 20m

1 stop

10:30 am - 11:04 pm

DSS

DCA

17h 34m

1 stop

$1,378Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

12:35 pm - 5:55 pm

BWI

DSS

24h 20m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 6:49 pm

DSS

BWI

25h 29m

2 stops

$1,396United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

5:21 pm - 5:10 pm

BWI

DSS

42h 49m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 9:23 pm

DSS

BWI

28h 03m

2 stops

$1,402United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19

6:16 pm - 6:50 pm

BWI

DSS

20h 34m

2 stops

9:40 pm - 7:33 pm

DSS

BWI

25h 53m

2 stops

$1,422American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

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Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar

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Aug 12

IAD9:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 35m

3 stops

DSS6:55 amDakar Blaise Diagne

Sep 11

DSS6:50 pmDakar Blaise Diagne

42h 05m

3 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,213

Ethiopian Air

Sep 2

IAD9:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

DSS5:25 pmDakar Blaise Diagne

Sep 8

DSS8:25 amDakar Blaise Diagne

28h 30m

3 stops

IAD8:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,218

Ethiopian Air

Jul 12

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

DSS5:20 pmDakar Blaise Diagne

Jul 14

DSS6:50 pmDakar Blaise Diagne

28h 55m

3 stops

IAD7:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,226

TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Dec 14

IAD5:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

DSS1:00 amDakar Blaise Diagne

Jan 16

DSS2:00 amDakar Blaise Diagne

23h 35m

1 stop

IAD8:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,216

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Aug 25

IAD10:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

DSS12:05 amDakar Blaise Diagne

Sep 2

DSS1:05 amDakar Blaise Diagne

18h 05m

1 stop

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,224

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Aug 28

IAD10:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

DSS12:05 amDakar Blaise Diagne

Aug 31

DSS1:05 amDakar Blaise Diagne

18h 05m

1 stop

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,225

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IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/12

9:20 pm-6:55 am

3 stops29h 35m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Fri 9/11

6:50 pm-8:55 am

3 stops42h 05m

$1,213

Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/14

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 9/30

7:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$1,220

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

10:55 am-6:55 am

2 stops40h 00m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 9/30

8:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops28h 30m

$1,239

Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/17

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Mon 9/28

2:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$1,270

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/15

9:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop23h 55m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 8/25

2:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,276

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Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

11:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 11/17

10:30 am-11:04 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,377

Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

11:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 11/17

10:30 am-11:04 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,378

BaltimoreDakar

BWI - DSS

BWIDSS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/7

12:35 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 11/19

10:20 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,396

BaltimoreDakar

BWI - DSS

BWIDSS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/10

5:21 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 49m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 11/19

10:20 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops28h 03m

$1,402

BaltimoreDakar

BWI - DSS

BWIDSS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/17

6:16 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 9/29

9:40 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,422

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Dakar?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Dakar?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $111. The month of September is another great option to travel to Dakar, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $429.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Dakar?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Dakar. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,066. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $1,652. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Dakar.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dakar from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dakar for around $1,202 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dakar from Washington, D.C. for as low as $955 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Dakar flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Dakar flight.

How have Washington, D.C. to Dakar flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Dakar flights are approximately 39% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	15h 05m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar takes 15h 05m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne by plane?
Washington, D.C. and Dakar Blaise Diagne are 3955.9 mi apart from one another. 15h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?
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As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Dakar is Airbus A320neo (33.33% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (16.67%), Airbus A330-300 (16.67%), and Airbus A350-900 (16.67%).
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Dakar is Royal Air Maroc, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 23%, TAP AIR PORTUGAL at 14%, and United Airlines at 11%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $111	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $430	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,326 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $833	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,440 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Royal Air Maroc	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2 623 reviews	Search Royal Air Maroc flights
Delta	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,450 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,115	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,953 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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