Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of New York.
You can choose from three weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 18:40 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 19:35.
Your JFK to DSS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Dakar (and then discovering more of Senegal!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular carrier has direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta.
The most punctual carrier that operates JFK to DSS flights is Delta. Its services arrive as planned 77.14% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and DSS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is R 6,472. A round-trip fare is currently R 11,974. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to DSS.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JFK to DSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dakar and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Dakar. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to visit Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to DSS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

