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July 5 - July 10

Cheapest

Best

DSS - Nairobi

$963

$606

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July 9 - July 16

DSS - Nairobi

$958

$608

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July 2 - July 9

Earliest

DSS - Nairobi

$966

$610

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July 5 - July 9

Best

DSS - Nairobi

$974

$610

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August 4 - August 13

Best

DSS - Nairobi

$1,034

$611

Round trip

July 3 - July 12

DSS - Nairobi

$959

$611

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July 3 - July 9

DSS - Nairobi

$963

$611

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August 9 - August 16

Best

DSS - Nairobi

$1,073

$612

Round trip

July 17 - July 24

DSS - Nairobi

$939

$612

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

Best

DSS - Nairobi

$1,069

$618

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Insights for flights from Dakar to Nairobi

A typical journey from Dakar to Nairobi involves a median fare of $955, with prices typically ranging from $776 to $1122. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Dakar to Nairobi are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Nairobi, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $792. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $886, and December presents a median of $888. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

The flight from Dakar to Nairobi covers a substantial distance of 6200 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means you should anticipate a longer travel experience.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. The typical journey from Dakar to Nairobi takes about 23h 10m, including connections. When connecting itineraries are involved, the median number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Nairobi

Regular price: $871 - $1,053

Prices for flights from Dakar to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Dakar to Nairobi range from $871 to $1053. The current lowest deal is $606 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Jul 5-Jul 10.

now $606

Low $871

High $1,053

The cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from DKR to NBO is November, with a median price of $792. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1348. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $792

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,348

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Direct flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Nairobi

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,039

$789

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,039

$862

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,041

$791

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,076

$756

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,058

$822

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$997

$774

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$1,073 → $618

42%

7 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 30

$1,073 → $618

42%

7 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 16

$1,073 → $618

42%

7 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 11

$1,069 → $618

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Dakar - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Dakar to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a current deal at $606.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $792.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights, 23h 10m median duration

Flights from Dakar to Nairobi are long-haul, with a median duration of 23 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights on the Dakar to Nairobi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Dakar to Nairobi are frequent, appearing almost daily.

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 Nairobi.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$606

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary and cheapest arrival option for flights to Nairobi from Dakar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$606

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival point for flights to Nairobi from Dakar.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1600

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers robust international travel options, though it requires crossing into Tanzania.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1265

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha is a regional hub in northern Tanzania, offering domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.

📍 ~230 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1536

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, and is relatively close for regional travel.

📍 ~150 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2878

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli is an established airstrip useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2822

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara region, regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers.

📍 ~250 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2319

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the best prices for flights from Dakar to Nairobi are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $934. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically results in an average price of $936. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $1119.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dakar to Nairobi is typically $776 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $955. About 75% of prices observed were $1122 or less, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Dakar to Nairobi, with a median price of $792. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $886. December, while being the most expensive month with a median of $888, still falls below the annual median price of $955 for this route.

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