Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Dakar from New York City airport is $ 1072 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 868 (in march) and $ 1488 (in august), which is a saving of $ 205 or a surplus of $ 416 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $794 to $847 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dakar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Dakar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 49233 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 868, saving $ 205 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1072). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1488).
Flight New York City-Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 845 | $ 999 | good price |
| February | $ 781 | $ 893 | good price |
| March | $ 781 | $ 868 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 777 | $ 920 | good price |
| May | $ 797 | $ 936 | good price |
| June | $ 976 | $ 1220 | fair price |
| July | $ 1157 | $ 1415 | high price |
| August | $ 1165 | $ 1488 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 866 | $ 1005 | good price |
| October | $ 827 | $ 942 | good price |
| November | $ 780 | $ 905 | good price |
| December | $ 998 | $ 1268 | 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 New York City to Dakar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Dakar range from $371 to $1693. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $371 to $424), 1% at the maximum price (from $1640 to $1693). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $847 to $900 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Dakar flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Dakar airport: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Airlines, TAP, Air Senegal, Delta, United, Norwegian, Air France, Brussels Airlines, norse atlantic airways and Level.
Data analysis:
Of the 49233 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the New York City->Dakar route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Dakar flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 324 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-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 $39. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dakar to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $62. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a saturday may cost you an additional $80.
Top prices New York City-Dakar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Dakar | 14-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 790 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Dakar | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 786 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Dakar | 04-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 784 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Dakar | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 791 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Dakar | 12-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Dakar | 01-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 740 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Dakar | 11-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 822 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Dakar | 12-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Dakar | 07-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 864 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Dakar | 05-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 839 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
When to book your flight New York City - Dakar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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 New York City-Dakar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 874 $, which is a saving of 198 $ 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 (171 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 994), 3 to 4 months ($ 982), 4 to 5 months ($ 934), 5 to 6 months ($ 937), 7 to 8 months ($ 903), 8 to 9 months ($ 923) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 810 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 2 to 3 months ($ 891), 6 to 7 months ($ 870), 8 to 9 months ($ 889) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 3 to 4 months ($ 827), 4 to 5 months ($ 848), 7 to 8 months ($ 854), 8 to 9 months ($ 849) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 831), 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 4 to 5 months ($ 893), 5 to 6 months ($ 894), 6 to 7 months ($ 905), 7 to 8 months ($ 898), 8 to 9 months ($ 872) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 824 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 874), 3 to 4 months ($ 862), 5 to 6 months ($ 849), 6 to 7 months ($ 865), 7 to 8 months ($ 918), 8 to 9 months ($ 891) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 867 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1214), 3 to 4 months ($ 1028), 5 to 6 months ($ 905), 6 to 7 months ($ 1035), 7 to 8 months ($ 1143), 8 to 9 months ($ 1058), 9 to 10 months ($ 1160), 10 to 11 months ($ 1026) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 999 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1406), 2 to 3 months ($ 1370), 3 to 4 months ($ 1272), 4 to 5 months ($ 1167), 6 to 7 months ($ 1034), 7 to 8 months ($ 1156), 8 to 9 months ($ 1161), 10 to 11 months ($ 1158) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1054 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1411), 2 to 3 months ($ 1440), 3 to 4 months ($ 1433), 4 to 5 months ($ 1376), 5 to 6 months ($ 1465) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 674 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 995), 2 to 3 months ($ 964), 3 to 4 months ($ 1005), 4 to 5 months ($ 975), 5 to 6 months ($ 975), 6 to 7 months ($ 811), 8 to 9 months ($ 703), 9 to 10 months ($ 786) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 683 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 939), 2 to 3 months ($ 914), 3 to 4 months ($ 871), 4 to 5 months ($ 886), 5 to 6 months ($ 902), 6 to 7 months ($ 866), 7 to 8 months ($ 804), 9 to 10 months ($ 777) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 683 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 901), 3 to 4 months ($ 885), 4 to 5 months ($ 834), 5 to 6 months ($ 843), 6 to 7 months ($ 866), 7 to 8 months ($ 808), 8 to 9 months ($ 781), 10 to 11 months ($ 760) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 966 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1241), 2 to 3 months ($ 1196), 3 to 4 months ($ 1182), 4 to 5 months ($ 1187), 5 to 6 months ($ 1088), 6 to 7 months ($ 1142), 7 to 8 months ($ 1073), 8 to 9 months ($ 1127), 10 to 11 months ($ 1002) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $22 more.
New York City 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 | $ 1497 $1252 to $1966 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1539 $921 to $2213 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1048 $786 to $1820 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 941 $772 to $1089 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 897 $740 to $1085 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1077 $864 to $1364 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1048 $839 to $1414 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1190 $973 to $1837 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1421 $1192 to $1926 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1150 $1101 to $1214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1034 $880 to $1491 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 914 $889 to $939 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and october are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!