Which airports can I use when flying from Dakar to Cape Town?

Flights from Dakar to Cape Town usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Dakar to Cape Town?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dakar to Cape Town: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Dakar to Cape Town pass through?

Connecting flights from Dakar to Cape Town most commonly pass through: • Istanbul (IST) – 92% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dakar to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Dakar to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R13 484 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R18 544, a difference of R5 061. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Dakar to Cape Town?

There are currently no direct flights available from Dakar to Cape Town. Flights with 1 stopover take between 16h 07m and 29h 55m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Dakar to Cape Town?

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.

Have flight prices from Dakar to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R14 083 to R70 009. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Dakar to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Dakar to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 770, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Dakar to Cape Town?

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 07m, compared to 29h 55m via Istanbul (IST).

What is the time difference between Dakar and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Dakar (South Africa Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Dakar to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Dakar to Cape Town range from R13 526 to R19 106, with an average of R15 502 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 526 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Dakar to Cape Town?

Return flights from Dakar to Cape Town typically range from R13 526 to R19 106. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 083 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dakar to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dakar to Cape Town. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Dakar to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air (R14 083) and Kenya Airways (R14 815) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Dakar to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Dakar to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular stopover for the Dakar to Cape Town route. 92% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IST.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Dakar to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R14 889. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Dakar to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) had the shortest average connection time for Dakar to Cape Town stopovers at 9h 05m over the past 3 months.

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R14 083

Typical prices: R13 526-R19 106

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Typical prices: R10 088-R15 062

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October

Cheapest • 18% price drop

December

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Recent return flight deals from Dakar to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

8:00 - 14:10DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 10m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R14 083Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 5

8:00 - 14:10DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 10m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R14 765Ethiopian Air

2 hours ago

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 15

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:30 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 40m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:30 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 40m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 15

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:30 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 40m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 12

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:30 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 40m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 10

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

23:25 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

23:25 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 10

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:30 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 40m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Sat, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 12

16:10 - 13:35DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m3 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:30 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

26h 40m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R14 815Kenya Airways

1 day ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Dakar to Cape Town

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

18:50 - 14:10DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R14 466Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 - 13:00DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R14 799Ethiopian Air

3 hours ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 - 13:00DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R14 832Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 - 13:00DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

29h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R14 849Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

18:50 - 14:10DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

17h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R14 965Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 - 13:00DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

27h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R15 132Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

18:50 - 13:00DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 10m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

20:25 - 15:10CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

44h 45m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

R20 192Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

18:50 - 14:10DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m2 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole

0:55 - 6:20CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

31h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R20 808Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 - 10:15DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 15m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:50 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

29h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R22 140Multiple Airlines

3 hours ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 - 10:15DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 15m3 stops Bamako Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:50 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

29h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Bamako

R22 206Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

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How much is a return flight from Dakar to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dakar to Cape Town departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dakar to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dakar to Cape Town. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Dakar to Cape Town?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dakar to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Dakar to Cape Town?
There are currently no direct flights available from Dakar to Cape Town. Flights with 1 stopover take between 16h 07m and 29h 55m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Dakar to Cape Town?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Dakar to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Dakar to Cape Town range from R13 526 to R19 106, with an average of R15 502 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 526 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Dakar to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R14 083 to R70 009. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Dakar to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Dakar to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 770, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Dakar to Cape Town?
Flights from Dakar to Cape Town usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Dakar to Cape Town pass through?
Connecting flights from Dakar to Cape Town most commonly pass through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dakar to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Dakar to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R13 484 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R18 544, a difference of R5 061.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Dakar to Cape Town?
Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 07m, compared to 29h 55m via Istanbul (IST).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Dakar (South Africa Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average R13 484, which is about R5 061 less than Wednesday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dakar to Cape Town trip for October. Fares historically average R12 685 return in that month – typically R12 834 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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