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Among airlines operating Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Dakar and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £706 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £882 for direct.

The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767 variants.

One-stop flights from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 16% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £853 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £994, a difference of £141. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 17:46
• Latest: departs at 10:20 and lands at 19:06.

The flight takes about 8h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £892. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 8h 46m, covering 3,825 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £797 to £6,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £552, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 49m, compared to 17h 58m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 18h 53m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 4 hours behind Dakar (Eastern Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from Dakar to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £785 to £1,032, with an average of £892 over the past 12 months. Anything below £785 counts as a good deal.