What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Dakar?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Dakar on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Dakar?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,750.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Dakar?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 7h 30m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Dakar?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 57m.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Dakar?

A quick flight from Ottawa to Dakar can take about 16h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,327. The distance between Ottawa and Dakar is about 6410 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Dakar round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Dakar is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,217 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at C$ 1,238 and C$ 1,331 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Dakar for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Dakar?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Dakar flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dakar ranges from 10.0 - 150.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dakar when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dakar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Dakar?

Air Canada, Air France and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Ottawa to Dakar.

Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Dakar that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Dakar?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Dakar?

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C$ 1,327+ Flights from Ottawa to Dakar

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Dakar?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Ottawa to Dakar flights typically cost between C$ 1,081 and C$ 1,367 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 1,327 on United Airlines (1 Dec-22 Jan).

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,327
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 1,330

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1/12-22/1
2 total stops
36h 09m total
Ottawa to Dakar

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Dakar. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 1/125:14 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops57h 01mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops41h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,327

Wed 3/126:00 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,330

Sun 21/96:33 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops20h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/109:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,355

Wed 24/99:05 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Wed 17/61:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops21h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,372

Sat 6/122:50 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops29h 10mAir Canada

Fri 23/12:00 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops25h 18mAir Canada

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,384

Mon 1/125:15 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops38h 45mAir Canada

Wed 21/12:00 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops20h 37mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,392

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Mon 1/129:45 a.m.YOW - DSS

1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,327

Mon 8/1210:30 a.m.YOW - DSS

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,330

Fri 5/129:45 a.m.YOW - DSS

1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,330

Thu 4/125:55 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 22/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,330

Mon 8/122:17 p.m.YOW - DSS

1 stop11h 58mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops33h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,330

Fri 5/1210:30 a.m.YOW - DSS

1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,330

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Sun 21/96:33 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops20h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/109:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,355

Sun 21/96:33 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops20h 27mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/79:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,420

Sun 21/98:55 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops38h 30mAir Canada

Tue 9/61:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops23h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,451

Sun 21/98:55 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops38h 30mAir Canada

Wed 8/71:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops19h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,510

Sun 21/97:50 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops24h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun 5/101:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops35h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,747

Wed 24/99:05 a.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Wed 17/61:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops21h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,372

Wed 24/97:29 p.m.YOW - DSS

2 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/79:05 a.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,468

Fri 31/109:45 a.m.YOW - DSS

1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/1110:20 p.m.DSS - YOW

2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,743

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Price

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Mon 1/12

9:45 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop16h 30m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 22/1

9:15 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop19h 39m

C$ 1,327

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Mon 8/12

10:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop15h 45m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 22/1

9:15 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops17h 41m

C$ 1,330

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

9:45 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop16h 30m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 27/1

9:15 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops17h 41m

C$ 1,330

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Thu 4/12

5:55 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops32h 20m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 22/1

9:15 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop19h 39m

C$ 1,330

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Mon 8/12

2:17 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop11h 58m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 24/1

9:15 a.m.-1:32 p.m.

2 stops33h 17m

C$ 1,330

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

10:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop15h 45m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 24/1

9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops36h 15m

C$ 1,330

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Thu 30/10

7:30 p.m.-6:15 a.m.

1 stop30h 45m

C$ 1,505

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Dakar?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Dakar (average of C$ 949). Flying from Ottawa to Dakar in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,324). 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 YOW to DSS?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Ottawa to Dakar by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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Air France

7.4

Good

1,468 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,468 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,468 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,468 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air France

7.4

Good

1,468 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

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How long is the flight from Ottawa to Dakar?
A quick flight from Ottawa to Dakar can take about 16h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,327. The distance between Ottawa and Dakar is about 6410 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Dakar round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Dakar is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,217 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at C$ 1,238 and C$ 1,331 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Dakar for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Dakar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Dakar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Dakar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Dakar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Dakar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Dakar?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Dakar (average of C$ 949). Flying from Ottawa to Dakar in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,324). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	CheapestC$ 1,217	AverageC$ 1,547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 1,238	AverageC$ 1,604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,331	AverageC$ 1,698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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