Statistics on Atlanta-Dakar flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dakar (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Dakar from Atlanta airport is $ 1330 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1074 (in march) and $ 1813 (in july), which is a saving of $ 257 or a surplus of $ 484 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1023 to $1077 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dakar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Dakar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3312 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1074, saving $ 257 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1330). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1813).
Flight Atlanta-Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1137 | $ 1294 | good price |
| February | $ 1017 | $ 1103 | good price |
| March | $ 986 | $ 1074 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1080 | $ 1157 | good price |
| May | $ 1062 | $ 1245 | good price |
| June | $ 1397 | $ 1652 | high price |
| July | $ 1546 | $ 1813 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1366 | $ 1516 | fair price |
| September | $ 1094 | $ 1231 | good price |
| October | $ 1035 | $ 1164 | good price |
| November | $ 1054 | $ 1186 | good price |
| December | $ 1239 | $ 1520 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Dakar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Dakar range from $861 to $1992. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $862 to $915), 1% at the maximum price (from $1938 to $1992). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1023 to $1077 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Dakar flight
There are 11 companies that serve Atlanta from Dakar airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Iberia, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Air Canada, Air France, Delta and Brussels Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3312 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Atlanta->Dakar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Dakar flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $110. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $177.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dakar to Atlanta departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $128. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a friday may cost you an additional $210.
Top prices Atlanta-Dakar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Dakar | 03-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1314 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Atlanta → Dakar | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1201 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Dakar | 02-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 998 | layover flight with Iberia |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Dakar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Dakar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1173 $, which is a saving of 157 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (115 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Dakar flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1289 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1060 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1066) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1061) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1078 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1097) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1194 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1575 $) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1743 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1779) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1362 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1095 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1477 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Atlanta to Dakar: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1258 $1201 to $1314 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 998 $998 to $998 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and october are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!