Can I fly direct from Dakar to Nairobi?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.7% of flights from Dakar to Nairobi have been direct. This indicates that direct options are available, though they may not be the most common. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Dakar to Nairobi?

The typical direct flight from Dakar to Nairobi has a duration of 10 hours and 20 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 6200 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is also around 10 hours and 20 minutes. This suggests that even with a single stop, the overall journey duration can be comparable to direct flights.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Dakar to Nairobi?

Historically, good prices on flights from Dakar to Nairobi have been observed frequently. This classification is based on pricing trends over a 30-day period. Travelers can often find favorable deals for this route, indicating a consistent availability of competitive fares. This suggests that the route is one where good value can be found regularly.

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DKR - Nairobi
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Dakar to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Flights from Dakar to Nairobi typically range from $866–$1485, with a median price of $1026. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Dakar to Nairobi can be challenging.

A typical journey from Dakar to Nairobi takes about 23h 10m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this long-haul route involve at least one stopover.

For travelers looking for the cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Nairobi, November stands out with a median fare of $792. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median of $886, and December, where the median fare is $888.

Most itineraries for flights from Dakar to Nairobi connect at least once, with 0.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This route covers a distance of 6200 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Nairobi

Regular price: $848 - $1,012

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dakar to Nairobi is between $848 and $1012. The current lowest deal is $650 with Aero-Tropics Air Services, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 24.

now $650

Low $848

High $1,012

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Aero-Tropics Air Services

Kenya Airways

Kiwi International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Nairobi

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,154

$916

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,173

$952

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,405

$1,434

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air France

$1,246

$2,957

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,173

$2,974

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,436

$866

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$1,075 → $653

39%

6 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 12

$1,057 → $663

37%

7 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 18

$1,026 → $639

38%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

$991 → $619

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Dakar - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dakar to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $650.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect 23h 10m in the air

Flights from Dakar to Nairobi typically take 23h 10m, covering a long-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, connecting flights dominant

Deals are frequent on this route, with connecting flights making up 70% of options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals

Ethiopian Airlines has 46 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, only 4% of recent fares from Dakar to Nairobi were considered good prices.

Dakar main airports to depart from

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Dakar to Nairobi.

📍 ~40 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$606

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Dakar to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$606

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers robust international travel, but requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,265

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

72% AI deal score

$4,429

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$4,429

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 06

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$4,439

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 03

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$4,450

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 23

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$3,849

Air Algérie, +1

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$4,426

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 09

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$4,426

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 03

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$4,439

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 06

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$4,443

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Sep 27

Nairobi, Kenya

70% AI deal score

$3,851

Air Algérie, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the best prices for flights from Dakar to Nairobi are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $934. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices at approximately $936, while waiting until 7-13 days before travel often results in an average price of $980. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days out, averaging $1119, and for those made 60+ days in advance, where the average price is $993.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dakar to Nairobi is considered to be $866 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $1026. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $1485 or less. These figures are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, November has been 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 is another relatively affordable month, showing a median price of $888. The annual median price for this route is $1026, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the overall average.

Dakar to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar to Nairobi

A typical journey from Dakar to Nairobi takes about 23h 10m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries on this long-haul route involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Nairobi

Regular price: $848 - $1,012

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dakar to Nairobi is between $848 and $1012. The current lowest deal is $650 with Aero-Tropics Air Services, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 24.

now $650

Low $848

High $1,012

The cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

November

Cheapest

Flights from $792

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,348

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Ethiopian Airlines

Aero-Tropics Air Services

Kenya Airways

Kiwi International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Nairobi

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,154

$916

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,173

$952

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,405

$1,434

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air France

$1,246

$2,957

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,173

$2,974

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

$1,436

$866

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$1,075 → $653

39%

6 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 12

$1,057 → $663

37%

7 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 18

$1,026 → $639

38%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

$991 → $619

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Dakar - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dakar to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $650.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect 23h 10m in the air

Flights from Dakar to Nairobi typically take 23h 10m, covering a long-haul distance.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, connecting flights dominant

Deals are frequent on this route, with connecting flights making up 70% of options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals

Ethiopian Airlines has 46 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, only 4% of recent fares from Dakar to Nairobi were considered good prices.

Dakar main airports to depart from

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Dakar to Nairobi.

📍 ~40 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$606

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Dakar to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$606

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers robust international travel, but requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,265

Nairobi, Kenya

70% AI deal score

$3,851

Air Algérie, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Cheap Flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Today’s best flight deals from Dakar to Nairobi

Dakar to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Direct flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Dakar - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Expect 23h 10m in the air

Frequent deals, connecting flights dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals

Good prices are uncommon

Dakar main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Sep 26

Sep 27

Sep 03

Sep 01

Sep 06

Sep 03

Sep 23

Sep 01

Sep 09

Sep 03

Sep 06

Sep 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How early should I book Dakar to Nairobi flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Dakar to Nairobi cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dakar to Nairobi?

Can I fly direct from Dakar to Nairobi?

How long does it take to fly from Dakar to Nairobi?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Dakar to Nairobi?

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Flights to Nairobi from other cities

Dakar to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Dakar to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Direct flights from Dakar to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Dakar to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dakar to Nairobi

Dakar - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest

Expect 23h 10m in the air

Frequent deals, connecting flights dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals

Good prices are uncommon

Dakar main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Sep 26

Sep 27

Sep 03

Sep 01

Sep 06

Sep 03

Sep 23

Sep 01

Sep 09

Sep 03

Sep 06

Sep 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How early should I book Dakar to Nairobi flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Dakar to Nairobi cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dakar to Nairobi?