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Flights from San Francisco to Dakar usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Dakar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

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

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 12% of one-stop connections

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the San Francisco to Dakar route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,354 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,851, a difference of $497. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Dakar takes 0h 00m, covering 6,403 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 $1,303 to $4,447. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,565, which is 165% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 55m, compared with 18h 14m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 19h 54m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Dakar is 7 hours ahead of San Francisco (Greenwich Mean Time vs Pacific 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 San Francisco to Dakar range from $1,391 to $1,851, with an average of $1,596 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,391 counts as a good deal.