Statistics on Dublin-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: Dublin)
The average price to go to Dakar from Dublin airport is $ 582 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 461 (in november) and $ 824 (in august), which is a saving of $ 121 or a surplus of $ 243 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $495 to $550 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dakar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Dakar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12339 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 461, saving $ 121 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 582). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 824).
Flight Dublin-Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 490 | $ 573 | good price |
| February | $ 452 | $ 542 | good price |
| March | $ 442 | $ 516 | good price |
| April | $ 501 | $ 591 | fair price |
| May | $ 406 | $ 490 | good price |
| June | $ 457 | $ 578 | good price |
| July | $ 645 | $ 754 | high price |
| August | $ 689 | $ 824 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 439 | $ 499 | good price |
| October | $ 446 | $ 506 | good price |
| November | $ 400 | $ 461 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 539 | $ 640 | 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 Dublin to Dakar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Dakar range from $275 to $1044. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $275 to $330), 1% at the maximum price (from $989 to $1044). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $495 to $550 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Dakar flight
There are 7 companies that serve Dublin from Dakar airport: TAP, Ryanair, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines and Iberia Express.
Data analysis:
Of the 12339 flights analyzed in previous years, TAP was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Dublin->Dakar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Dakar flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dakar to Dublin departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $31. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Dublin-Dakar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Dakar | 19-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 429 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Dublin → Dakar | 02-11 to 09-11-2024 | $ 463 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Dakar | 06-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 493 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Dakar | 12-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 417 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Dublin → Dakar | 14-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 331 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Dublin → Dakar | 18-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 456 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Dakar | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 493 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Dakar | 07-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 472 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Dakar | 01-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 460 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Dublin → Dakar | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 477 | layover flight with Iberia Express |
When to book your flight Dublin - Dakar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Dublin-Dakar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 472 $, which is a saving of 110 $ 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 (112 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 572), 2 to 3 months ($ 513), 3 to 4 months ($ 498), 5 to 6 months ($ 513) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 413 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 538), 5 to 6 months ($ 453), 6 to 7 months ($ 460) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 401 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 510), 3 to 4 months ($ 500), 4 to 5 months ($ 445), 5 to 6 months ($ 405), 7 to 8 months ($ 440) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 449 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 580), 4 to 5 months ($ 538), 8 to 9 months ($ 501) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 443 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 483), 2 to 3 months ($ 465), 3 to 4 months ($ 467) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 502 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 572), 3 to 4 months ($ 518), 5 to 6 months ($ 520) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 630 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 750), 3 to 4 months ($ 732), 4 to 5 months ($ 647) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 806 $) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 426 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 477), 2 to 3 months ($ 474), 3 to 4 months ($ 465) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 435 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 488), 2 to 3 months ($ 478), 3 to 4 months ($ 472), 4 to 5 months ($ 445) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 352 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 438), 2 to 3 months ($ 423), 3 to 4 months ($ 427), 4 to 5 months ($ 437), 5 to 6 months ($ 409) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 586 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 632), 4 to 5 months ($ 594) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Dublin 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 640 $429 to $839 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 467 $331 to $537 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 576 $472 to $852 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 546 $460 to $617 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 573 $573 to $573 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 516 $470 to $551 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 612 $554 to $669 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 554 $554 to $554 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and january are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!