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$491+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dakar (DSS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — DSS
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Dakar

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Dakar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Dakar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/154:55 pm
ORD
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DSS
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:35 pm
DSS
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ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/134:55 pm
ORD
-
DSS
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:35 pm
DSS
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/174:55 pm
ORD
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DSS
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:35 pm
DSS
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,147
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/89:45 am
ORD
-
DSS
2 stops25h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/148:25 am
DSS
-
ORD
3 stops29h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/23$1,170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/144:55 pm
ORD
-
DSS
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:35 pm
DSS
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,173
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:15 am
ORD
-
DSS
2 stops26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 9/48:25 am
DSS
-
ORD
3 stops28h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/20$1,191
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:15 am
ORD
-
DSS
2 stops26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/16:50 pm
DSS
-
ORD
3 stops42h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/19$1,193
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2810:15 am
ORD
-
DSS
2 stops26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 9/118:25 am
DSS
-
ORD
3 stops28h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/22$1,197
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2810:15 am
ORD
-
DSS
2 stops26h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/16:50 pm
DSS
-
ORD
3 stops42h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/22$1,199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/124:55 pm
ORD
-
DSS
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/224:35 pm
DSS
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/133:45 pm
ORD
-
DSS
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/237:45 pm
DSS
-
ORD
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,215
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:15 am
ORD
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DSS
2 stops39h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/228:25 am
DSS
-
ORD
3 stops28h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/21$1,225

Find flight deals from Chicago to Dakar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Dakar (DSS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,120
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$491
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Dakar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
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ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

8:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 10/14

7:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

$1,327

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

10:15 am-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 10/14

8:25 am-8:15 am

3 stops28h 50m

$1,367

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 9/19

11:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,524

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

9:38 am-12:05 am

2 stops33h 27m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 10/13

1:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,626

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

11:25 am-5:35 am

1 stop37h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Fri 9/4

7:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,647

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

10:15 am-6:55 am

2 stops39h 40m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 8/1

8:25 am-8:15 am

3 stops28h 50m

$1,744

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

8:10 pm-5:35 am

1 stop28h 25m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 10/1

7:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

$1,762

ChicagoDakar

ORD - DSS

ORDDSS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

8:35 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 10/1

6:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,793

ChicagoDakar

MDW - DSS

MDWDSS

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/25

5:10 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Fri 9/4

11:10 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$2,154

ChicagoDakar

MDW - DSS

MDWDSS

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

5:10 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 8/19

10:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$2,422

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Dakar in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Dakar flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Dakar flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Dakar flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Dakar flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Dakar flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dakar

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dakar from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Dakar

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Dakar?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dakar (average of $951). Flying from Chicago to Dakar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Dakar?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Dakar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Dakar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Dakar?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Dakar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Madrid (MAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $773.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Dakar?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Dakar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Dakar?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Dakar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dakar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dakar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dakar. Reviews last updated July 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Iberia from Chicago to Dakar by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,256 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Dakar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dakar from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Dakar from Chicago, you will be flying to Blaise Diagne, which is the city’s only airport. Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) is located 24.9 mi from the center of Dakar. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Blaise Diagne per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Dakar?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Dakar in 22h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Air France to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4554 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Dakar round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dakar, with prices starting at $876. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at $951 and $1,016, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Dakar that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Dakar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Dakar?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Dakar.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Dakar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Dakar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Dakar?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dakar (average of $951). Flying from Chicago to Dakar in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Dakar

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Dakar. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$951Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$1,016Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$1,459Average$2,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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