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Flights from Dakar to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Dakar to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Lisbon, about 18h 49m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 06m
Dakar to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey18h 06mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Lisbon
Best ways to fly from Dakar to San Francisco
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DKR Paris (CDG) SFO
Leg 1: Air France, Air Senegal · Leg 2: Air France, United Airlines
Wed01:00 DKR08:24 CDG2h 21m connection10:45 CDG12:49 SFOAir Senegal + Air France
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DKR Lisbon (LIS) SFO
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Mon01:15 DKR05:49 LIS3h 56m connection09:45 LIS14:09 SFOTAP Air Portugal
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DKR Rome (FCO) SFO
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos · Leg 2: ITA Airways, United Airlines
Sat00:30 DKR07:38 FCO2h 07m connection09:45 FCO13:29 SFOITA Airways
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DKR New York (JFK) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Wed09:15 DKR13:00 JFK7h 00m connection20:00 JFK23:08 SFODelta Air Lines
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
- 10,273 km6,380 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hSan Francisco vs Dakar
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- DSS → SFO
Flights from Dakar to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dakar to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Lisbon and Rome. 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 San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,273 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Lisbon (LIS), Rome (FCO) and New York (JFK). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and San Francisco?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Dakar and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind Dakar.
