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August 5 - August 27

Cheapest

LOS - Dakar

$879

$854

Round trip

August 20 - August 25

Best

LOS - Dakar

$1,004

$860

Round trip

December 22 - December 28

Best

LOS - Dakar

$1,038

$862

Round trip

December 22 - December 29

Best

LOS - Dakar

$1,039

$862

Round trip

July 13 - July 21

LOS - Dakar

$805

$863

Round trip

August 19 - August 24

LOS - Dakar

$1,005

$863

Round trip

August 20 - August 31

LOS - Dakar

$957

$865

Round trip

August 12 - August 18

LOS - Dakar

$978

$866

Round trip

July 9 - July 16

Earliest

LOS - Dakar

$829

$867

Round trip

August 20 - August 26

LOS - Dakar

$987

$868

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Dakar

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Lagos to Dakar, December and January stand out as the most affordable months, with median fares of $487 for both. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $707.

Fares for flights from Lagos to Dakar typically range from $885–$1024, with a median price of $902. Right now, fares are near the typical level. However, currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are infrequent. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Dakar connect at least once, with only 12.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Lagos to Dakar. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Lagos to Dakar takes approximately 11h 0m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Lagos and Dakar is 2401 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Dakar

Regular price: $763 - $1,190

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

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Dakar is typically between $763 and $1190. The current lowest deal is $854 with Hapagfly, for travel from August 5 to August 27, 2026.

now $854

Low $763

High $1,190

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Dakar

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to DKR is January, with a median price of $487. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1276. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $487

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,276

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Direct flights from Lagos to Dakar

Hapagfly

Kiwi International Air Lines

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Dakar

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Dakar

Lagos (LOS) - Dakar (DSS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$781

$1,125

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Dakar

Lagos (LOS) - Dakar (DSS)

$796

$982

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Dakar

Lagos (LOS) - Dakar (DSS)

$796

$894

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Dakar

Lagos (LOS) - Dakar (DSS)

$812

$902

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Dakar

Lagos (LOS) - Dakar (DSS)

$807

$906

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Dakar

Lagos (LOS) - Dakar (DSS)

Hapagfly

$830

$1,052

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

$1,039 → $862

17%

6 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 28

$1,038 → $862

17%

5 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 27

$1,035 → $881

15%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$1,004 → $860

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Dakar

Lagos - Dakar route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from LOS to DKR are near the typical level of $879.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December or January for the best prices.

Historically, December and January offer the lowest median prices at $487 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 11h 0m.

The typical flight duration from Lagos to Dakar is 11 hours, with connecting flights being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 12.4% of deals are direct, with most flights having two or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hapagfly offers the most direct deals.

Hapagfly has historically provided 60 direct deals, more than other airlines on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once a day.

New flight deals from Lagos to Dakar typically emerge daily, offering frequent booking opportunities.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Lagos to Dakar.

📍 ~10 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$854

Dakar main airports to arrive at

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~40 km from Dakar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$854

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Blaise Diagne International Airport is the primary international gateway serving the Dakar metropolitan area.

📍 ~40 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$854

Banjul International (BJL)

Cheapest

Banjul International is the closest international airport outside of Senegal, offering good connectivity.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$766

Nouakchott International (NKC)

Nouakchott International is a major regional hub and a significant alternative for flights to Europe.

📍 ~400 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1265

Cap Skirring (CSK)

Cap Skirring is a domestic alternative within Senegal, useful for travelers to the Casamance region.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1286

Osvaldo Vieira International (OXB)

Osvaldo Vieira International is a regional airport serving Guinea-Bissau, for specific West African routes.

📍 ~370 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1529

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dakar

Dakar, Senegal

39% AI deal score

$3,220

From LOS

Elite

Jul 10

Dakar, Senegal

38% AI deal score

$5,188

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dakar

Historically, the best prices for flights from Lagos to Dakar are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $877. Booking 60 or more days out sees a slight increase to an average of $910, while booking within 0-6 days of departure can result in a significantly higher average price of $1390.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Lagos to Dakar is considered to be any price at or below $885. The median price for this route has historically been around $902. Prices tend to increase significantly above the $1000 mark, with 75% of prices observed being at or below $1024.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Dakar, both with a median price of $487. February also offers a comparatively lower median price of $707. The annual median price for this route is typically around $902, indicating that these months offer substantial savings.

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Dakar

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Dakar

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Dakar

Direct flights from Lagos to Dakar

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Dakar

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Dakar

Lagos - Dakar route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in December or January for the best prices.

Expect a median flight time of 11h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Hapagfly offers the most direct deals.

Deals appear frequently, about once a day.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Dakar main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dakar

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