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

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 3:15 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 3:35 am.

The flight takes about 7h 40m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Dakar:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Dakar takes 7h 40m, covering 3,837 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from New York to Dakar range from $1,130 to $1,606, with an average of $1,329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,130 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $1,329 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,062 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to $1,384 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $889 to $7,129. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $494, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from New York to Dakar may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from New York to Dakar. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,272 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,405, a difference of $133.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between New York and Dakar.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 30m, compared with 13h 53m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 15h 36m via Lome (LFW).

Dakar is 4 hours ahead of New York (Greenwich Mean Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating New York to Dakar flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Every passenger on New York to Dakar flights emits approximately 4694 kg of CO2. Delta Air Lines operates some of the most sustainable flights from New York to Dakar. This airline offers nonstop and one-stop flights to DSS from JFK and emits about 44% to 42% less CO2 than most of its counterparts offering flights on the same route.

The stopover options vary depending on your airline and departure airport. If you’re flying with Delta, expect a single layover in Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Turkish Airlines offer one-stop flights from JFK to DSS with a common layover in Istanbul (IST). Passengers flying with ASKY or Ethiopian Air should expect a single layover in Lome (LFW).

The Dakar Dem Dikk Line 8 buses take travelers to Dakar city center from the airport with stops in Yoff, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Grand Yoff, and Patte d'Oie. The buses depart the airport every 10 minutes and operate from 6 am to 8:30 pm. Taxis are available 24/7 at Dakar Airport and offer transit at fixed rates for trips to downtown Dakar and the suburbs like Yoff, Mermoz, and Ngor. For rides outside Dakar, you'll have to negotiate.

Yes, Dakar Airport has several lounges where travelers can relax before or after flights. Infinite Lounge is near Gate 1 on the Departure Level Airside of the Terminal Building. The lounge operates 24 hours and allows travelers to pay at the door whenever space is available. Top Kapi Lounge is by Gate 6 on the Departures Level. The lounge remains open 24 hours a day. You can access it through lounge membership programs or by paying at the door. Odyssee Lounge is near Gate 1 on Departures Level. The lounge only accepts travelers on international flights.