Cheap flights from Ottawa to Dakar from C$ 1,017

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — DSS
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Dakar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Dakar (DSS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,336

One-way from

C$ 1,017

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,021
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 22m total
  • Ottawa to Dakar
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Dakar
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 560 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Dakar
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 14 August 2025.

Sun 7/96:05 a.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/99:05 a.m.DSS - YOW
1 stop13h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,336
Mon 1/1210:50 a.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Wed 21/12:00 a.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops36h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 13/8C$ 1,376
Mon 1/123:10 p.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/19:15 a.m.DSS - YOW
1 stop14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8C$ 1,381
Mon 8/95:25 p.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/99:40 p.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,384
Sun 5/105:15 a.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/109:40 p.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops40h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8C$ 1,392
Mon 8/98:55 p.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/91:05 a.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,420
Sun 7/911:05 a.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Tue 23/91:05 a.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,435
Sun 7/98:55 p.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Sun 21/91:05 a.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops34h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,460
Tue 9/92:48 p.m.YOW - DSS
2 stops21h 52mAir Canada
Sun 21/91:05 a.m.DSS - YOW
2 stops34h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,499

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Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Dakar

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sun 7/9

9:50 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 24/9

9:05 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

2 stops32h 59m

C$ 1,336

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sun 7/9

6:05 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops20h 55m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Mon 22/9

9:05 a.m.-6:52 p.m.

1 stop13h 47m

C$ 1,336

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Tue 9/9

6:33 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops20h 27m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Mon 22/9

9:05 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops16h 30m

C$ 1,336

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Tue 9/9

2:45 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 24/9

9:05 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop28h 53m

C$ 1,336

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

9:50 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 10m

C$ 1,017

OttawaDakar

YOW - DSS

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

8:00 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

3 stops31h 40m

C$ 1,070

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Deals found on 13/8

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Dakar

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Dakar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

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.

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

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

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Dakar chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Dakar on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Dakar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,835.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Dakar, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 22h 55m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Dakar, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 8h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dakar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dakar. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dakar. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Dakar, such as Air France,United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

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  • 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$ 1,220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at C$ 1,241 and C$ 1,359 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Dakar for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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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.

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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,220AverageC$ 1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,241AverageC$ 1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,359AverageC$ 2,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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