Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dakar (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Dakar from Manchester airport is $ 676 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 524 (in november) and $ 1032 (in august), which is a saving of $ 152 or a surplus of $ 357 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $492 to $547 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 Manchester-Dakar plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 22816 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dakar from Manchester 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 ($ 524, saving $ 152 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 676). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1032).

Flight Manchester-Dakar: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 536 $ 651 good price
February$ 537 $ 628 good price
March$ 504 $ 576 good price
April$ 574 $ 724 fair price
May$ 484 $ 549 good price
June$ 543 $ 644 good price
July$ 714 $ 868 high price
August$ 855 $ 1032 very high price
September$ 534 $ 602 good price
October$ 507 $ 599 good price
November$ 465 $ 524 very good price
December$ 573 $ 701 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 Manchester to Dakar

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Dakar range from $382 to $1093. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $383 to $437), 1% at the maximum price (from $1038 to $1093). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $492 to $547 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Dakar flight

There are 10 companies that serve Manchester from Dakar airport: Ryanair, TAP, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air France and Jet2.

Data analysis:

Of the 22816 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the Manchester->Dakar route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-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 $17. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $33.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dakar to Manchester 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 $26. Conversely, departing from Dakar on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.


Top prices Manchester-Dakar

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Dakar01-11 to 11-11-2024$ 465 
Manchester → Dakar02-11 to 11-11-2024$ 478 
Manchester → Dakar10-11 to 17-11-2024$ 490 
Manchester → Dakar12-11 to 19-11-2024$ 489 
Manchester → Dakar01-12 to 08-12-2024$ 482 
Manchester → Dakar07-12 to 28-12-2024$ 477 
Manchester → Dakar13-01 to 20-01-2025$ 482 
Manchester → Dakar15-01 to 29-01-2025$ 441 
Manchester → Dakar20-01 to 27-01-2025$ 484 
Manchester → Dakar03-02 to 12-02-2025$ 470 


When to book your flight Manchester - Dakar to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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 Manchester-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 Manchester to Dakar, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 597 $, which is a saving of 79 $ 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 (85 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 535 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 628), 2 to 3 months ($ 575), 3 to 4 months ($ 537), 5 to 6 months ($ 535), 6 to 7 months ($ 551)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 482 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 607), 2 to 3 months ($ 609), 3 to 4 months ($ 602), 4 to 5 months ($ 555), 5 to 6 months ($ 501)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 479 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 538), 2 to 3 months ($ 565), 3 to 4 months ($ 516), 4 to 5 months ($ 505)

April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 607 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 715), 3 to 4 months ($ 685), 4 to 5 months ($ 641)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 492 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 537), 2 to 3 months ($ 537), 3 to 4 months ($ 537), 4 to 5 months ($ 523)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 549 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 612), 3 to 4 months ($ 575), 4 to 5 months ($ 586)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 746 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 789), 3 to 4 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 864)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 938 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 984), 2 to 3 months ($ 944), 3 to 4 months ($ 978)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 541 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562), 2 to 3 months ($ 568), 3 to 4 months ($ 569), 4 to 5 months ($ 547)

October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 547 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 588), 2 to 3 months ($ 566), 3 to 4 months ($ 552), 5 to 6 months ($ 592)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 456 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 481), 3 to 4 months ($ 476), 4 to 5 months ($ 513), 5 to 6 months ($ 506)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 621 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 659), 2 to 3 months ($ 672), 3 to 4 months ($ 677), 4 to 5 months ($ 670), 5 to 6 months ($ 695), 6 to 7 months ($ 665)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Dakar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $8 more.



Manchester 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
October 2024$ 628
$526 to $798
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November 2024$ 509
$465 to $585
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December 2024$ 647
$456 to $1078
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January 2025$ 534
$441 to $841
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February 2025$ 600
$470 to $711
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April 2025$ 711
$536 to $859
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May 2025$ 644
$611 to $680
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July 2025$ 699
$666 to $748
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August 2025$ 746
$716 to $789
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, april, july and august are cheaper to travel to Dakar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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