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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Dakar from C$ 878

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — DSS
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Dakar

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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 17 August 2026.

Mon 21/92:45 p.m. -
2 stops20h 35m
Thu 24/99:15 p.m. -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 13/8C$ 1,467
Sun 27/92:45 p.m. -
2 stops21h 50m
Thu 1/109:15 p.m. -
2 stops42h 15m
Deal found 12/8C$ 1,468
Mon 16/1110:50 a.m. -
2 stops26h 05m
Fri 20/112:00 a.m. -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 15/8C$ 1,493
Sun 27/96:01 p.m. -
2 stops41h 19m
Sun 4/109:15 p.m. -
2 stops44h 44m
Deal found 13/8C$ 1,531
Tue 8/92:52 p.m. -
2 stops21h 43m
Sat 19/99:15 p.m. -
2 stops30h 39m
Deal found 15/8C$ 1,535
Mon 7/126:10 p.m. -
2 stops25h 50m
Wed 6/12:00 a.m. -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 12/8C$ 2,010
Thu 1/106:00 a.m. -
3 stops30h 35m
Thu 8/106:20 p.m. -
2 stops44h 13m
Deal found 17/8C$ 2,308
Sun 27/912:00 p.m. -
3 stops48h 10m
Sun 4/106:20 p.m. -
2 stops44h 13m
Deal found 13/8C$ 2,378
Mon 7/126:10 p.m. -
2 stops25h 50m
Thu 7/18:00 p.m. -
3 stops33h 42m
Deal found 12/8C$ 2,462
Tue 8/912:00 p.m. -
3 stops48h 10m
Tue 29/95:55 p.m. -
2 stops47h 15m
Deal found 15/8C$ 2,465

Find 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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,467

One-way from

C$ 878

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Dakar
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8/12
  • 8/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Dakar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 263 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Dakar that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 August 2026.
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OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sun 27/9

2:45 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 1/10

9:15 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops42h 15m

C$ 1,468

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sun 27/9

6:01 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 19m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sun 4/10

9:15 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops44h 44m

C$ 1,531

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sat 12/9

6:00 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops30h 35m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 19/9

9:15 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops23h 23m

C$ 1,535

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Tue 8/9

6:00 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops30h 35m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Tue 29/9

9:35 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops23h 03m

C$ 1,535

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Tue 8/9

2:52 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops21h 43m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 19/9

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

2 stops30h 39m

C$ 1,535

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Mon 7/12

6:10 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

2 stops25h 50m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Wed 6/1

2:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops21h 45m

C$ 2,010

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Thu 1/10

6:00 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

3 stops30h 35m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 8/10

6:20 p.m.-10:33 a.m.

2 stops44h 13m

C$ 2,308

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sun 27/9

12:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

3 stops48h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sun 4/10

6:20 p.m.-10:33 a.m.

2 stops44h 13m

C$ 2,378

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Mon 7/12

6:10 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

2 stops25h 50m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Thu 7/1

8:00 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

3 stops33h 42m

C$ 2,462

OttawaDakar

YOW Ottawa - DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

YOWDSS

Ottawa

Sat 12/9

6:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

3 stops30h 10m

Dakar Blaise Diagne

Sat 19/9

5:55 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops47h 15m

C$ 2,490

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Everything you need to know about your flight 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.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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$ 1,413.

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 Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 00m.

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 Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 43m.

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 17 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Dakar, such as United Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
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Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,485 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Dakar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Dakar?

    A quick flight from Ottawa to Dakar can take about 21h 50m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,468. The distance between Ottawa and Dakar is about 6410 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Dakar is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,320 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 1,470. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Dakar for 25% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Dakar

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,320AverageC$ 1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,470AverageC$ 2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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