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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $486-$747
Transavia France
Sat 1/20Fri 2/9
DSS - LYS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$247
Typical prices: $304-$556
Transavia France
Fri 2/2
DSS - LYS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Transavia France. Average duration is 5h 25m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $606 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dakar to Lyon (DSS-LYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dakar to Lyon

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 9
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4:10 pm - 10:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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8:40 am - 1:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$329Transavia France
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 10
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4:10 pm - 10:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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10:20 am - 3:10 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$350Transavia France
Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 9
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2:30 pm - 8:55 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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8:40 am - 1:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$352Transavia France
Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 10
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4:20 pm - 10:45 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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10:20 am - 3:10 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$369Transavia France
Mon, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 9
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4:20 pm - 10:45 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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8:40 am - 1:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$369Transavia France
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Feb 10
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2:30 pm - 8:55 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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10:20 am - 3:10 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$373Transavia France
Tue, May 4 - Tue, May 11
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4:35 pm - 11:55 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 20mnonstop
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11:45 am - 3:35 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$376Transavia France
Tue, May 4 - Sat, May 8
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4:35 pm - 11:55 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 20mnonstop
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11:45 am - 3:35 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$376Transavia France
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 6
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2:30 pm - 8:55 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
5h 25mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 1:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
43h 00m3 stops London Gatwick Dublin Paris Charles de Gaulle
$420Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
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7:25 pm - 8:35 amDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
12h 10m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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10:20 am - 3:10 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
5h 50mnonstop
$435Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dakar to Lyon flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Lyon typically range from $486 to $747. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $329, on Transavia France.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dakar to Lyon. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Dakar to Lyon at $449 round-trip.
•April ($721) and August ($694) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dakar to Lyon the cheapest?

Flights from Dakar to Lyon are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Dakar to Lyon flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$247
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dakar to Lyon

When to book flights from Dakar to Lyon

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dakar to Lyon?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dakar to Lyon:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:20 pm and lands at 7:45 pm
    • Latest: departs at 4:20 pm and lands at 9:45 pm.

    The flight takes about 5h 25m.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dakar to Lyon.

  • How long is a flight from Dakar to Lyon?

    A nonstop flight from Dakar to Lyon takes 5h 25m, covering 2,501 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dakar to Lyon?

    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 Dakar to Lyon flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dakar to Lyon range from $486 to $747, with an average of $640 over the past 12 months. Anything below $486 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dakar to Lyon flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $640 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Dakar to Lyon?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $503 round-trip, compared to $606 via a layover through Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Dakar to Lyon?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dakar to Lyon?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Transavia France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dakar to Lyon spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dakar to Lyon flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Dakar to Lyon 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 $329 to $2,603. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dakar to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dakar to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $254, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Rentscape
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Ok Mobility

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dakar to Lyon?

    Flights from Dakar to Lyon usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dakar to Lyon pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dakar to Lyon most commonly connect through:

    • Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Dakar to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $527 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $674, a difference of $147.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Dakar to Lyon?

    Only Transavia France operates flights between Dakar and Lyon.

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

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 53m, compared with 10h 49m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 11h 04m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

  • What is the time difference between Dakar and Lyon?

    Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Dakar (Central European Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

    Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Place Carnot and Tour Part-Dieu. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dakar to Lyon flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Dakar to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $527, about $147 less than Friday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dakar to Lyon trip for May. Fares historically average $449 round-trip in that month - typically $272 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Dakar to Lyon?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dakar Blaise Diagne to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

Transavia France

Transavia France

Tuesday

Transavia France

Transavia France

Wednesday

Transavia France

Transavia France

Friday

Transavia France

Transavia France

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Direct returns

Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Dakar Blaise Diagne

Monday

Transavia France

Transavia France

Tuesday

Transavia France

Transavia France

Wednesday

Transavia France

Transavia France

Friday

Transavia France

Transavia France

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