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Cheapest round-trip
$524
Typical prices: $408-$531
Air Senegal
Sat 11/17Sun 11/25
DSS - RAI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$295
Typical prices: $263-$340
Air Senegal
Tue 12/25
DSS - RAI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with ASKY and Air Senegal. Average duration is 1h 34m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 80% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Dakar to Praia (DSS-RAI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dakar to Praia

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25
Air Senegal Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
Air Senegal Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$524Air Senegal
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 27
Air Senegal Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
Air Senegal Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$526Air Senegal
Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
Air Senegal Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
Air Senegal Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$526Air Senegal
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
ASKY Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
ASKY Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$559ASKY
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 4:40 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
22h 15m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 1:25 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
2h 00mnonstop
$563Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 4:40 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
25h 30m2 stops Lyon-Saint Exupéry Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 1:25 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
2h 00mnonstop
$563Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$611Ethiopian Air
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$611Ethiopian Air
Sun, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 3
ASKY Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
ASKY Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$632ASKY
Sun, Dec 27 - Mon, Jan 4
ASKY Logo
5:15 pm - 5:35 pmDSS  Dakar Blaise Diagne-RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
1h 20mnonstop
ASKY Logo
5:10 am - 7:30 amRAI  Praia Nelson Mandela-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne
1h 20mnonstop
$632ASKY
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Dakar to Praia 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 Praia?

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Praia typically range from $408 to $531. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $524, on Air Senegal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dakar to Praia. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 59% higher.

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

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Dakar to Praia at $403 round-trip.
•October ($546) and September ($542) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dakar to Praia the cheapest?

Flights from Dakar to Praia are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Dakar to Praia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$295
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dakar to Praia

When to book flights from Dakar to Praia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dakar to Praia 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 Praia 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 Praia?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:50 am and lands at 2:24 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:44 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 34m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dakar to Praia:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Dakar to Praia?

    A nonstop flight from Dakar to Praia takes 1h 34m, covering 428 miles.

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

    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 Praia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dakar to Praia range from $408 to $531, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $446 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 Praia?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $445 round-trip, compared to $1,330 via a layover through Bissau Osvaldo Vieira (OXB).

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and ASKY. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

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

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

  • Have flight prices from Dakar to Praia 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 $526 to $1,845. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Dakar to Praia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $399, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Dakar to Praia usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Dakar to Praia?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Dakar to Praia?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dakar to Praia route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

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

    Most connecting flights from Dakar to Praia pass through Bissau Osvaldo Vieira (OXB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Dakar to Praia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $434 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $713, a difference of $279.

    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 Praia?

    2 airlines operate flights between Dakar and Praia. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • ASKY
    • Air Senegal

  • What is the time difference between Dakar and Praia?

    Praia is 1 hour behind Dakar (Cape Verde Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

    • Air Senegal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • ASKY: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Praia 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $434, about $279 less than Monday fares (39% 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 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dakar to Praia trip for July. Fares historically average $403 round-trip in that month - typically $143 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Air Senegal. Over the past three months, 80% of Air Senegal flights from Dakar to Praia arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 78%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 34m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.

Prefer to fly direct from Dakar to Praia?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport to Praia Nelson Mandela Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dakar Blaise Diagne to Praia Nelson Mandela

Tuesday

ASKY

ASKY

Wednesday

Air Senegal

Air Senegal

Thursday

ASKY

ASKY

Friday

Air Senegal

Air Senegal

Saturday

ASKY

ASKY

Sunday

ASKY

ASKY

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Direct returns

Praia Nelson Mandela to Dakar Blaise Diagne

Monday

ASKY

ASKY

Wednesday

ASKY,Air Senegal

ASKY,Air Senegal

Friday

ASKY,Air Senegal

ASKY,Air Senegal

Sunday

ASKY,Air Senegal

ASKY,Air Senegal

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