Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Benin (Cotonou) from London airport is $ 822 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 652 (in march) and $ 1169 (in august), which is a saving of $ 171 or a surplus of $ 347 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $635 to $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Benin (Cotonou) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Benin (Cotonou) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 22501 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Benin (Cotonou) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 652, saving $ 171 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 822). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1169).
Flight London-Benin (Cotonou): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 648 | $ 792 | good price |
| February | $ 617 | $ 790 | good price |
| March | $ 539 | $ 652 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 644 | $ 801 | good price |
| May | $ 566 | $ 696 | good price |
| June | $ 623 | $ 757 | good price |
| July | $ 848 | $ 976 | fair price |
| August | $ 967 | $ 1169 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 667 | $ 793 | good price |
| October | $ 614 | $ 745 | good price |
| November | $ 556 | $ 685 | good price |
| December | $ 772 | $ 1009 | 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 London to Benin (Cotonou)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Benin (Cotonou) range from $424 to $1323. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1270 to $1323). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $635 to $688 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Benin flight
There are 11 companies that serve London from Benin (Cotonou) airport: Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air France, EasyJet, Ethiopian Airlines, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Swiss, Rwandair Express and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 22501 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the London->Benin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Benin (Cotonou) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Benin (Cotonou) to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $24. Conversely, departing from Benin (Cotonou) on a thursday may cost you an additional $30.
Top prices London-Benin (Cotonou)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Cotonou | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 705 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Cotonou | 06-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 704 | layover flight with Swiss |
| London → Cotonou | 17-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 693 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| London → Cotonou | 01-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Cotonou | 01-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Cotonou | 03-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Cotonou | 14-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Cotonou | 22-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 705 | layover flight with Air France |
| London → Cotonou | 18-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 698 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| London → Cotonou | 02-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 684 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Benin (Cotonou) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 London-Benin flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Benin (Cotonou), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 736 $, which is a saving of 86 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (191 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 711 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 2 to 3 months ($ 721), 3 to 4 months ($ 715), 5 to 6 months ($ 762) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 763), 2 to 3 months ($ 766), 3 to 4 months ($ 724) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 586 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 603), 2 to 3 months ($ 652), 4 to 5 months ($ 597), 5 to 6 months ($ 594) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 693 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 3 to 4 months ($ 720), 5 to 6 months ($ 706) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 599 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 655), 2 to 3 months ($ 655), 4 to 5 months ($ 632) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 756), 2 to 3 months ($ 707), 4 to 5 months ($ 723) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 810 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 961), 2 to 3 months ($ 952), 3 to 4 months ($ 908), 5 to 6 months ($ 867), 6 to 7 months ($ 934) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1018 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1041), 4 to 5 months ($ 1065), 5 to 6 months ($ 1102) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 744), 2 to 3 months ($ 722), 5 to 6 months ($ 775) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 724), 3 to 4 months ($ 669), 4 to 5 months ($ 648), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 636) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 572 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 654), 3 to 4 months ($ 647), 5 to 6 months ($ 605) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 795 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 996), 2 to 3 months ($ 937), 3 to 4 months ($ 854), 4 to 5 months ($ 837) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Benin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $22 more.
London 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 803 $705 to $902 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 991 $701 to $1442 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 948 $693 to $1326 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 796 $709 to $900 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 701 $635 to $733 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 803 $683 to $917 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 886 $886 to $886 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 761 $684 to $900 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 893 $839 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 917 $917 to $917 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 901 $711 to $993 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and august are cheaper to travel to Benin (Cotonou). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!