Connecting route · Senegal → United States

Flights from Dakar to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Lisbon, about 12h 22m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 22m

Dakar to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey12h 22mVia New York, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DKR New York (JFK) CHI

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Qantas

Wed09:15 DKR13:00 JFK2h 00m connection15:00 JFK16:37 CHIDelta Air Lines + American Airlines

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 22m

DKR Lisbon (LIS) CHI

Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal

Thu01:15 DKR05:49 LIS3h 41m connection09:30 LIS12:24 CHITAP Air Portugal

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 09m

DKR Madrid (MAD) CHI

Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia

Wed20:00 DKR01:54 MAD10h 06m connection12:00 MAD14:23 CHIIberia

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 23h 23m

DKR Montreal (YUL) CHI

Leg 1: Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Envoy Air

Self-transfer likely ~12h 50m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 7,288 km4,526 miles
Journey time: 12h 22mon current schedules
Time difference: -6hChicago vs Dakar
Currency in Chicago: USD
Airports: DSS → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Dakar to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Chicago?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Lisbon and Madrid. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Chicago?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,288 km.

Where do you change planes between Dakar and Chicago?

The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD) and Montreal (YUL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Dakar and Chicago?

Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

What is the time difference between Dakar and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Dakar.

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