Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Dakar?

Flights from Chicago to Dakar may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Dakar?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Dakar: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Dakar pass through?

One-stop flights from Chicago to Dakar most commonly connect through: • Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 44% of one-stop connections • Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 28% of one-stop connections • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections • Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Dakar?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Chicago to Dakar. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,134 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,265, a difference of $1,131. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Chicago to Dakar?

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Dakar takes 00m, covering 4,548 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Dakar?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Chicago to Dakar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,158 to $10,142. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chicago to Dakar looking right now?

One-way fares from Chicago to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $679, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Dakar?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 44m, compared with 14h 21m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 18h 31m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

What is the time difference between Chicago and Dakar?

Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Chicago (Greenwich Mean Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS)?

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Avis • Sixt • Ok Mobility • Europcar • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Dakar flight?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dakar range from $1,226 to $1,840, with an average of $1,603 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,226 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dakar?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dakar typically range from $1,226 to $1,840. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,158, on Ethiopian Air.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Dakar flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to Dakar routes. They average around $1,603 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dakar?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dakar. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dakar?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dakar at $1,092 round-trip. •July ($2,265) and December ($1,704) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Dakar?

Ethiopian Air ($1,158) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($1,207) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dakar according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Chicago to Dakar?

Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the most popular layover for the Chicago to Dakar route. 44% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MAD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago to Dakar?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,226. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago to Dakar which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago to Dakar layovers at 7h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $1,226 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 13h 44m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Dakar

Wed, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 17

9:45 am - 5:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 8:40 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,158Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 13

9:45 am - 5:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 7:40 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,203Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 12 - Wed, May 5

10:15 am - 5:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 8:15 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,203Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

8:10 pm - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

22h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

2:00 am - 3:30 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,207TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 19

8:10 pm - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

22h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

2:00 am - 3:30 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,239TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16

8:10 pm - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

22h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

2:00 am - 3:30 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

$1,250TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 26

4:55 pm - 8:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

22h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas

9:40 pm - 4:00 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$1,267Iberia

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

6:05 pm - 2:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

8:45 pm - 2:55 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$1,381Iberia

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

6:44 pm - 8:25 amMDW Chicago Midway-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

31h 41m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:20 am - 10:54 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-MDW Chicago Midway

18h 34m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,728Delta

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 3

10:35 am - 8:25 amMDW Chicago Midway-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

15h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:20 am - 10:10 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-MDW Chicago Midway

17h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,810Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Chicago to Dakar

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 8

10:15 am - 6:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

39h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

8:00 am - 7:40 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,177Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

9:15 pm - 6:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

28h 05m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 am - 10:00 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$1,395Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 8

9:15 pm - 6:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

28h 05m1 stop Istanbul

8:05 am - 6:20 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 15m1 stop Istanbul

$1,395Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

8:05 pm - 1:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

48h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Casablanca Mohamed V

2:35 am - 7:35 amDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 00m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,434Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6

6:05 pm - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

2:00 am - 12:00 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 00m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

$1,544Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

6:05 pm - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

2:00 am - 7:17 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 17m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Boston Logan Intl

$1,560TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6

6:05 pm - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 00m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas Algiers Houari Boumediene

1:05 am - 7:58 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 53m3 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,571Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6

6:05 pm - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 00m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas Algiers Houari Boumediene

1:05 am - 7:52 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 47m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,571Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 8

10:12 am - 7:25 amMDW Chicago Midway-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

16h 13m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:45 pm - 6:04 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-MDW Chicago Midway

24h 19m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,098Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

6:04 am - 7:25 amMDW Chicago Midway-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

20h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:45 pm - 6:00 pmDSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-MDW Chicago Midway

24h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,148Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Dakar flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dakar? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Dakar departing in march.
What is the cheapest Chicago to Dakar flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Chicago to Dakar routes. They average around $1,603 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dakar?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Dakar. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dakar? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Chicago to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Dakar at $1,092 round-trip.
•July ($2,265) and December ($1,704) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Dakar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Dakar?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Dakar:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
How long is a flight from Chicago to Dakar?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Dakar takes 00m, covering 4,548 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Dakar?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Dakar flight?
Round-trip flights from Chicago to Dakar range from $1,226 to $1,840, with an average of $1,603 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,226 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Chicago to Dakar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,158 to $10,142. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chicago to Dakar looking right now?
One-way fares from Chicago to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $679, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS)?
Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Dakar?
Flights from Chicago to Dakar may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Dakar pass through?
One-stop flights from Chicago to Dakar most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Dakar?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Chicago to Dakar. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,134 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,265, a difference of $1,131.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Dakar?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 44m, compared with 14h 21m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 18h 31m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dakar?
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Chicago (Greenwich Mean Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $1,134, about $1,131 less than Tuesday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Dakar trip for October. Fares historically average $1,092 round-trip in that month - typically $1,173 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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