Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Dakar from £366

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2 stops
Sun, Sep 20
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£366
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Sun, Sep 20
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£374
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Sun, Sep 20
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£442
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Fri, Sep 18
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£442
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Tue, Sep 15
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£442
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Wed, Sep 16
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
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Sun, Sep 20 – Sun, Sep 27
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£863
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Fri, Sep 18 – Tue, Sep 22
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£988
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Wed, Sep 16 – Tue, Sep 22
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£1,055
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Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Los Angeles LAXDakar DSS
£1,068
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Sat, Sep 19 – Thu, Sep 24
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£1,082
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£366

Cheapest round-trip

£863

Average round-trip

£1,408

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Iberia Airlines

Getting from Dakar's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus (DDD) or shared minibus (car rapide).

Dakar is served by Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), located approximately 47 km southeast of the city center. The airport opened in 2017 and replaced the former Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, private transfers, the AIBD Express bus service, public buses, and ride-hailing apps. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when congestion on the main routes into Dakar can be substantial.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

F CFA 3,000; approximately $5 USD; fixed fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-75 min

F CFA 25,000 – F CFA 35,000; approximately $40–55 USD; fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-75 min

F CFA 35,000 – F CFA 50,000; approximately $55–80 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

45-75 min

F CFA 20,000 – F CFA 30,000; approximately $32–48 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

90-120 min

F CFA 500 – F CFA 1,000; approximately $0.80–1.60 USD

limited service (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

F CFA 30,000 – F CFA 60,000; approximately $48–96 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in XOF (West African CFA franc); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion between the airport and Dakar city center can be significant, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based pricing; agree on the fare before departure.
  • The toll road (Autoroute à péage) offers faster travel times but incurs additional toll fees of approximately 2,400 XOF.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Dakar

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dakar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C21°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C20°C
April24°C20°C
May25°C21°C
June26°C23°C
July27°C25°C
August28°C26°C
September28°C26°C
October30°C27°C
November29°C25°C
December27°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
20°C
March
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
69%
28°C27°C
30 Aug
79%
28°C26°C
Monday
24 Aug
17%
28°C27°C
31 Aug
24%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
15%
28°C27°C
1 Sep
68%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
40%
28°C27°C
2 Sep
16%
28°C27°C
Thursday
27 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
3 Sep
83%
28°C26°C
Friday
28 Aug
13%
28°C26°C
4 Sep
16%
28°C27°C
Saturday
29 Aug
83%
29°C26°C
5 Sep
18%
28°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Iberia Airlines, Vueling, Air France, JetBlue Airways, and Royal Air Maroc. Los Angeles and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Banjul, Praia, Conakry, Lisbon, Paris, Casablanca, Abidjan, Accra, Sal, New York, Nouakchott, Madrid, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Marrakesh, Zürich, Amsterdam.

What airports are near Los Angeles?

The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar.

Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Dakar?

Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Dakar with Iberia Airlines, Vueling, Air France, JetBlue Airways, Royal Air Maroc.

When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Dakar?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Dakar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Los Angeles and Dakar?

Traveling between Los Angeles and Dakar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Dakar depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Dakar arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Los Angeles and Dakar depart?

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