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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.

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.

Only Delta operates flights between New York and Dakar.

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).

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
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

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 $1,346 for nonstop.

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

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the New York to Dakar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,258 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,394, a difference of $136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 2:48 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 3:43 am.

The flight takes about 7h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $1,304. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Dakar takes 7h 53m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $852 to $7,243. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $505, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 30m, compared with 13h 42m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 15h 05m 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.

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

Round-trip flights from New York to Dakar range from $1,078 to $1,595, with an average of $1,304 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,078 counts as a good deal.