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July 22 - July 28

Cheapest

Best

DSS - Lagos

$575

$866

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July 16 - July 22

Best

DSS - Lagos

$587

$874

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August 28 - August 31

Best

DSS - Lagos

$652

$892

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August 21 - August 24

DSS - Lagos

$652

$893

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July 1 - July 13

DSS - Lagos

$584

$894

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June 29 - July 3

DSS - Lagos

$654

$894

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June 26 - June 29

Earliest

DSS - Lagos

$664

$894

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July 31 - August 10

DSS - Lagos

$569

$895

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August 17 - August 24

DSS - Lagos

$646

$899

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August 9 - August 16

Best

DSS - Lagos

$640

$906

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Insights for flights from Dakar to Lagos

A typical journey from Dakar to Lagos takes about 10h 40m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. The journey covers a distance of 2401 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Dakar to Lagos, fares typically range from $625–$1091, with a median of $760. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Lagos? The data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $486. This is closely followed by October, where the median fare is $493. November also presents a more economical option compared to the overall median, with fares around $630.

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Lagos

Regular price: $501 - $1,084

Prices for flights from Dakar to Lagos are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 501 USD and 1084 USD. The current lowest deal is 866 USD with Hapagfly, for travel from July 22 to July 28.

now $866

Low $501

High $1,084

The cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from DKR to LOS is December, with a median price of $486. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $812. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $486

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $812

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Direct flights from Dakar to Lagos

Hapagfly

Royal Air Maroc

Qatar Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Lagos

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Lagos

Dakar (DSS) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$624

$1,844

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Lagos

Dakar (DSS) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$621

$2,235

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Lagos

Dakar (DSS) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$615

$2,235

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Lagos

Dakar (DSS) - Lagos (LOS)

$641

$931

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Lagos

Dakar (DSS) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$614

$1,247

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Lagos

Dakar (DSS) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$641

$1,545

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dakar to Lagos

9 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 27

$884 → $909

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$864 → $917

8 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 14

$873 → $935

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$802 → $915

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Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Lagos

Dakar - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Dakar to Lagos are near the typical level, with a median price of $760.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $486

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $486, followed by October at $493.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 10h 40m

The median flight duration from Dakar to Lagos is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are rare, making up 2.8% of deals; connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hapagfly offers direct flights

Hapagfly has 45 direct deals, while Royal Air Maroc has 22 direct deals on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for this route appear frequently, with an average of 0.9 deals per day.

Dakar main airports to depart from

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is a good option for flights from Dakar to Lagos.

📍 ~35 km from Dakar city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$866

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Lagos from Dakar.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$866

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cheapest

Cadjehoun Airport can be a useful alternative due to its proximity and regional connectivity to Lagos.

📍 ~135 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Seme international border).

💸 Flights from ~$697

Ibadan (IBA)

Ibadan Airport is a domestic alternative within Nigeria, avoiding international border crossings for travelers.

📍 ~115 km from Lagos (accessible via the Lagos-Ibadan expressway).

💸 Flights from ~$1398

Kotoka International (ACC)

Kotoka International Airport offers extensive global network and high reliability as a major international hub.

📍 ~240 km from Lagos (requires crossing two international borders by land).

💸 Flights from ~$1016

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International Airport is a major regional hub with modern facilities and good international connectivity.

📍 ~205 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Benin border).

💸 Flights from ~$840

Port Harcourt International (PHC)

Port Harcourt International Airport is a major Nigerian hub, offering a reliable alternative for some routes.

📍 ~445 km from Lagos.

💸 Flights from ~$1182

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dakar to Lagos are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $892. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $968. Even booking 60+ days out tends to result in a slightly higher average price of $898 compared to the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dakar to Lagos is considered to be $625 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $760. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $1091 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Dakar to Lagos, with a median price of $486. October also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $493. The annual median price for this route is $760, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Insights for flights from Dakar to Lagos

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Lagos

The cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Lagos

Direct flights from Dakar to Lagos

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Lagos

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Dakar to Lagos

Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Lagos

Dakar - Lagos route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $486

Flights typically take 10h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hapagfly offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Dakar main airports to depart from

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

Best Elite deals to Lagos

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