Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Dakar from London airport is $ 572 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 468 (in november) and $ 835 (in august), which is a saving of $ 104 or a surplus of $ 264 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $424 to $477 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dakar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Dakar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 468, saving $ 104 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 572). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 835).
Flight London-Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 492 | $ 532 | good price |
| February | $ 461 | $ 510 | good price |
| March | $ 454 | $ 495 | good price |
| April | $ 508 | $ 563 | good price |
| May | $ 452 | $ 517 | good price |
| June | $ 468 | $ 553 | good price |
| July | $ 637 | $ 718 | high price |
| August | $ 720 | $ 835 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 460 | $ 510 | good price |
| October | $ 452 | $ 515 | good price |
| November | $ 414 | $ 468 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 528 | $ 635 | 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 London to Dakar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Dakar range from $318 to $953. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $318 to $371), 1% at the maximum price (from $900 to $953). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $424 to $477 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Dakar flight
There are 14 companies that serve London from Dakar airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling Airlines, TAP, Iberia, Wizz Air, wizz air malta, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways, Wizz Air Uk, Thomsonfly, Air Europa and Iberia Express.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the London->Dakar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Dakar flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $18. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dakar to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a friday may cost you an additional $24.
Top prices London-Dakar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dakar | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 448 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Dakar | 04-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 430 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Dakar | 06-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 425 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Dakar | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 445 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Dakar | 16-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 417 | layover flight with British Airways |
| London → Dakar | 20-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 415 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dakar | 27-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 446 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Dakar | 15-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 440 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| London → Dakar | 18-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 427 | layover flight with British Airways |
| London → Dakar | 07-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 448 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Dakar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 London-Dakar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 536 $, which is a saving of 36 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (77 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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 | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 505), 4 to 5 months ($ 502), 5 to 6 months ($ 521), 6 to 7 months ($ 510), 8 to 9 months ($ 496), 9 to 10 months ($ 528), 10 to 11 months ($ 523) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 475), 6 to 7 months ($ 497), 7 to 8 months ($ 493), 8 to 9 months ($ 490), 9 to 10 months ($ 487) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 486), 3 to 4 months ($ 486), 5 to 6 months ($ 470), 6 to 7 months ($ 470), 8 to 9 months ($ 484) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 556), 6 to 7 months ($ 561), 7 to 8 months ($ 538), 10 to 11 months ($ 563) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 516), 2 to 3 months ($ 515), 4 to 5 months ($ 493), 6 to 7 months ($ 515), 7 to 8 months ($ 510), 8 to 9 months ($ 507), 9 to 10 months ($ 508) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 491 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 534), 4 to 5 months ($ 542), 5 to 6 months ($ 537), 7 to 8 months ($ 518), 8 to 9 months ($ 507), 9 to 10 months ($ 524) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 704), 3 to 4 months ($ 694), 7 to 8 months ($ 661), 8 to 9 months ($ 612), 10 to 11 months ($ 619) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 666 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 815), 2 to 3 months ($ 821), 3 to 4 months ($ 808), 5 to 6 months ($ 810), 7 to 8 months ($ 804), 8 to 9 months ($ 684), 9 to 10 months ($ 667) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 473 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 477), 3 to 4 months ($ 497), 6 to 7 months ($ 500), 7 to 8 months ($ 499), 9 to 10 months ($ 473) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 501), 3 to 4 months ($ 475), 4 to 5 months ($ 479), 7 to 8 months ($ 513), 9 to 10 months ($ 506), 10 to 11 months ($ 501) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 416 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 428), 3 to 4 months ($ 436), 4 to 5 months ($ 461), 5 to 6 months ($ 454), 6 to 7 months ($ 465) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 571 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 587), 2 to 3 months ($ 586), 6 to 7 months ($ 609), 7 to 8 months ($ 619), 8 to 9 months ($ 617), 9 to 10 months ($ 628) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for London->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $4 more.
London 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 514 $408 to $731 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 586 $425 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 634 $479 to $901 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 571 $462 to $886 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 509 $390 to $809 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 664 $449 to $1005 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 536 $440 to $758 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 574 $451 to $737 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 573 $503 to $642 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 702 $548 to $887 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 529 $427 to $610 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 508 $448 to $556 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!