Statistics on Los Angeles -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: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Dakar from Los Angeles airport is $ 1309 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1117 (in march) and $ 1682 (in july), which is a saving of $ 192 or a surplus of $ 374 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1030 to $1084 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday 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 Los Angeles -Dakar plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 4963 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from Los Angeles 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

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $1239 $1239 $1138 $1138 $1117 $1117 $1213 $1213 $1168 $1168 $1586 $1586 $1682 $1682 $1578 $1578 $1202 $1202 $1133 $1133 $1190 $1190 $1447 $1447Average price of round-trip airfare in USD according to the departure monthjan.feb.mar.apr.mayjun.jul.aug.sep.oct.nov.dec.10001200140016001800

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1117, saving $ 192 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1309). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1682).

Flight Los Angeles -Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1080 $ 1239 good price
February$ 1019 $ 1138 good price
March$ 982 $ 1117 very good price
April$ 1050 $ 1213 good price
May$ 1034 $ 1168 good price
June$ 1383 $ 1586 high price
July$ 1449 $ 1682 very high price
August$ 1402 $ 1578 high price
September$ 1072 $ 1202 good price
October$ 1029 $ 1133 good price
November$ 1048 $ 1190 good price
December$ 1172 $ 1447 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 Los Angeles to Dakar

Created with Highcharts 8.2.21%1%5%5%7%7%8%8%10%10%10%10%7%7%7%7%6%6%5%5%5%5%4%4%4%4%3%3%3%3%3%3%2%2%1%1%1%1%1%1%Percentage of plane tickets found at this price$813 to $867$867 to $922$922 to $976$976 to $1030$1030 to $1084$1084 to $1138$1138 to $1193$1193 to $1247$1247 to $1301$1301 to $1355$1355 to $1409$1409 to $1464$1464 to $1518$1518 to $1572$1572 to $1626$1626 to $1680$1680 to $1734$1734 to $1789$1789 to $1843$1897 to $1951024681012

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Dakar range from $812 to $1951. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $813 to $867), 1% at the maximum price (from $1897 to $1951). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1084 to $1138 (10% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Dakar flight

There are 16 companies that serve Los Angeles from Dakar airport: Turkish Airlines, Norwegian, United, Spirit Airlines, Iberia, Air France, jetBlue, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air Canada, norse atlantic airways (uk), norse atlantic airways, WestJet and French bee.

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Turkish Airlines: 38 %Turkish Airlines: 38 %Norwegian: 9 %Norwegian: 9 %United: 7 %United: 7 %Spirit Airlines: 6 %Spirit Airlines: 6 %Iberia: 5 %Iberia: 5 %Air France: 5 %Air France: 5 %jetBlue: 3 %jetBlue: 3 %Delta: 3 %Delta: 3 %Alaska Airlines: 3 %Alaska Airlines: 3 %Brussels Airlines: 2 %Brussels Airlines: 2 %

Data analysis:

Of the 4963 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Dakar route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $ +29 $ +29 $ -13 $ -13 $ -30 $ -30 $ -78 $ -78 $ -3 $ -3 $ +68 $ +68 $ +75 $ +75Average airfare price according to the departure daya sundaya mondaya tuesdaya wednesdaya thursdaya fridaya saturday-100-75-50-250255075100

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -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 $78. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $75.

Which day of the week to come back?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $ +18 $ +18 $ -47 $ -47 $ -20 $ -20 $ -75 $ -75 $ +19 $ +19 $ +60 $ +60 $ +70 $ +70Average airfare price based on the return daya sundaya mondaya tuesdaya wednesdaya thursdaya fridaya saturday-100-75-50-250255075100

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dakar to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $75. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a saturday may cost you an additional $70.

Top prices Los Angeles -Dakar

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Dakar01-04 to 09-04-2025$ 1202 
Los Angeles → Dakar05-04 to 12-04-2025$ 1433 
Los Angeles → Dakar11-04 to 17-04-2025$ 1987 
Los Angeles → Dakar16-04 to 23-04-2025$ 1186 
Los Angeles → Dakar01-06 to 30-06-2025$ 1514 
Los Angeles → Dakar02-06 to 30-06-2025$ 1400 
Los Angeles → Dakar14-06 to 30-06-2025$ 1454 
Los Angeles → Dakar07-11 to 14-11-2025$ 1227 
Los Angeles → Dakar01-12 to 09-12-2025$ 1072 

When to book your flight Los Angeles - Dakar to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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 Los Angeles -Dakar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $1422 $1422 $1303 $1303 $1194 $1194 $1187 $1187 $1149 $1149 $1183 $1183 $1215 $1215 $1270 $1270 $1259 $1259Average airfare price based on the number of months between booking and flight0 to 1 month1 to 2 months2 to 3 months3 to 4 months4 to 5 months5 to 6 months6 to 7 months7 to 8 months8 to 9 months100011001200130014001500

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1149 $, which is a saving of 160 $ 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 (113 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 980 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1058)
April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1173 $)
May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1022 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1140)
June-
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1630 $)
August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1535 $)
September-
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1103 $)
November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1089 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1148)
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1418 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2 $ 0 $ 0 $ -21 $ -21 $ +19 $ +19 $ -43 $ -43 $ +9 $ +9 $ +14 $ +14 $ +35 $ +35Average price of plane ticket according to the booking daysundaymondaytuesdaywednesdaythursdayfridaysaturday-60-40-2002040

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $43. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $35 more.

Los Angeles 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
April 2025$ 1376
$1147 to $1987		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1485
$1400 to $1573		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1227
$1227 to $1227		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1072
$1072 to $1072		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june and december are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

Change currency