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$383+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DSS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$814
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$383
(oojo)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$945
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Dakar Blaise Diagne
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/121:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/279:05 pmDSS - IAD
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$814
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/251:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/87:20 amDSS - IAD
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$837
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 11/201:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/308:00 amDSS - IAD
1 stop40h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$847
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/119:40 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop27h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/157:20 amDSS - IAD
1 stop40h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/2810:20 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop21h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 10/41:05 amDSS - IAD
1 stop18h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/14$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/1210:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop21h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/262:00 amDSS - IAD
1 stop18h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/13$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/1210:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop21h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/182:00 amDSS - IAD
1 stop24h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/16$863
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/51:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/198:00 amDSS - IAD
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$866
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/169:10 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop41h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/168:00 amDSS - IAD
1 stop40h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$870
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/51:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/119:05 pmDSS - IAD
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$871
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop26h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/31:05 amDSS - IAD
1 stop42h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/15$874
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:30 pmIAD - DSS
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/259:05 pmDSS - IAD
1 stop19h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$879

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

10:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 11/18

9:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$913

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

10:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 11/12

8:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop32h 45m

$913

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

9:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 11/13

9:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$913

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

1:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 11/18

9:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$913

Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

5:45 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Fri 11/14

10:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$943

Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

1:15 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 4/9

9:40 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$948

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

2:30 pm-6:15 am

1 stop35h 45m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 11/18

9:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 40m

$953

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

1:30 pm-6:15 am

1 stop35h 45m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Mon 11/17

8:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$953

Washington, D.C.Dakar

DCA - DSS

DCADSS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/23

5:45 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sun 3/1

10:40 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops46h 46m

$980

Washington, D.C.Dakar

IAD - DSS

IADDSS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/7

8:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 11/8

2:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$991

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar (average of $1,059). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dakar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,481). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to DSS?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Dakar is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Dakar flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Dakar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $825.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

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

Flights via Lomé (LFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

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

Flights via Lomé (LFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar, you will be flying into Blaise Diagne. Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) is just 24.9 mi from the center of the city. Blaise Diagne is the only Dakar airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 8 airlines have flights to Dakar Blaise Diagne from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Dakar in 21h 05m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Iberia, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3960 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Dakar round-trip?

    TAP AIR PORTUGAL, at $430, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Dakar.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Dakar is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Dakar Blaise Diagne. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Dakar Blaise Diagne or Baltimore/Washington - Dakar Blaise Diagne.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,216 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. The cheapest flight overall is $1,115 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Dakar Blaise Diagne) is currently priced at $814.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Dakar?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Dakar (average of $1,059). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Dakar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,481). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Dakar

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$430Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$680Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$748Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$761Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$805Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$829Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$880Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,162Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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