Statistics on Chicago-Benin (Cotonou) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Benin (Cotonou) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Benin (Cotonou) from Chicago airport is $ 1601 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1121 (in april) and $ 2299 (in december), which is a saving of $ 481 or a surplus of $ 699 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $877 to $932 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Benin (Cotonou) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Benin (Cotonou) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 8357 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Benin (Cotonou) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1121, saving $ 481 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1601). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2299).

Flight Chicago-Benin (Cotonou): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1310 $ 1804 fair price
February$ 1046 $ 1288 good price
March$ 967 $ 1178 good price
April$ 832 $ 1121 very good price
May$ 953 $ 1305 good price
June$ 1705 $ 1924 high price
July$ 1813 $ 2175 high price
August$ 1626 $ 2163 high price
September$ 1065 $ 1270 good price
October$ 957 $ 1186 good price
November$ 1065 $ 1487 good price
December$ 1740 $ 2299 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Benin (Cotonou)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Benin (Cotonou) range from $713 to $2412. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $713 to $768), 1% at the maximum price (from $2357 to $2412). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $932 to $987 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Benin flight

There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Benin (Cotonou) airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Air France, Delta, United and jetBlue.

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Data analysis:

Of the 8357 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Chicago->Benin route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Benin (Cotonou) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $154. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $227.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Benin (Cotonou) to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $163. Conversely, departing from Benin (Cotonou) on a friday may cost you an additional $114.

Top prices Chicago-Benin (Cotonou)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Cotonou20-04 to 29-04-2025$ 1372 
Chicago → Cotonou14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 1207 
Chicago → Cotonou15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 1298 
Chicago → Cotonou16-05 to 23-05-2025$ 1228 
Chicago → Cotonou17-05 to 24-05-2025$ 1545 
Chicago → Cotonou18-05 to 25-05-2025$ 1296 
Chicago → Cotonou19-05 to 26-05-2025$ 1318 
Chicago → Cotonou20-05 to 27-05-2025$ 2147 
Chicago → Cotonou02-08 to 08-08-2025$ 1359 

When to book your flight Chicago - Benin (Cotonou) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Benin flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Benin (Cotonou), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1271 $, which is a saving of 330 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (212 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Benin (Cotonou) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1685 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1146 $)
March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1010 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1112)
April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1009 $)
May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1058 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1288)
June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1793 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1902), 3 to 4 months ($ 1796)
July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1972 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2059), 4 to 5 months ($ 2077)
August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1430 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1832), 3 to 4 months ($ 1731)
September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1053 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1092), 4 to 5 months ($ 1069)
October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 890 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1116), 5 to 6 months ($ 931)
November-
December

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1699 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2212)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Benin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $87. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $48 more.

Chicago to Benin (Cotonou): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1372
$1372 to $1372		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1409
$1207 to $2147		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1359
$1359 to $1359		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, august is cheaper to travel to Benin (Cotonou). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!

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