Statistics on Chicago-Dakar flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dakar (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Dakar from Chicago airport is $ 1327 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 985 (in february) and $ 1773 (in august), which is a saving of $ 342 or a surplus of $ 446 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $938 to $990 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dakar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Dakar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3552 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 985, saving $ 342 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1327). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1773).
Flight Chicago-Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1033 | $ 1174 | good price |
| February | $ 932 | $ 985 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 983 | $ 1025 | good price |
| April | $ 1232 | $ 1471 | fair price |
| May | $ 1083 | $ 1353 | fair price |
| June | $ 1377 | $ 1588 | high price |
| July | $ 1513 | $ 1728 | high price |
| August | $ 1415 | $ 1773 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1042 | $ 1158 | good price |
| October | $ 977 | $ 1061 | good price |
| November | $ 995 | $ 1226 | good price |
| December | $ 1111 | $ 1380 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Dakar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Dakar range from $833 to $2188. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $834 to $886), 2% at the maximum price (from $2136 to $2188). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $938 to $990 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Dakar flight
There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Dakar airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, Spirit Airlines, TAP, United, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Air France and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 3552 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Dakar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Dakar flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $142. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $207.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dakar to Chicago departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $179. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a tuesday may cost you an additional $121.
Top prices Chicago-Dakar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Dakar | 06-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 1397 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Dakar | 08-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 988 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Dakar | 21-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 1688 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Chicago → Dakar | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1312 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Dakar | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 1428 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Dakar | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1552 | layover flight with Air Serbia |
| Chicago → Dakar | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with TAP |
| Chicago → Dakar | 24-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 823 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dakar | 21-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 885 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Dakar | 14-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 1165 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
When to book your flight Chicago - Dakar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Dakar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1273 $, which is a saving of 54 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (132 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Dakar flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1430), 2 to 3 months ($ 1418) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1161 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1317) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1714 $) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1628 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1114 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1023 $) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1070 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1189), 1 to 2 months ($ 1126) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1334 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $64. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $90 more.
Chicago to Dakar: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1727 $988 to $2482 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1403 $823 to $1841 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 885 $885 to $885 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1165 $1165 to $1165 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march and june are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!