Statistics on Montreal-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: Montreal)
The average price to go to Benin (Cotonou) from Montreal airport is $ 1324 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1162 (in may) and $ 1770 (in august), which is a saving of $ 162 or a surplus of $ 447 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1164 to $1217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Benin (Cotonou) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Benin (Cotonou) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13817 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Benin (Cotonou) from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1162, saving $ 162 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1324). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1770).
Flight Montreal-Benin (Cotonou): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1082 | $ 1349 | fair price |
| February | $ 1011 | $ 1202 | good price |
| March | $ 1011 | $ 1226 | good price |
| April | $ 1008 | $ 1172 | good price |
| May | $ 1017 | $ 1162 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 948 | $ 1171 | good price |
| July | $ 1313 | $ 1622 | high price |
| August | $ 1544 | $ 1770 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 941 | $ 1175 | good price |
| October | $ 1043 | $ 1197 | good price |
| November | $ 1041 | $ 1229 | good price |
| December | $ 1260 | $ 1602 | fair 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 Montreal to Benin (Cotonou)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Benin (Cotonou) range from $582 to $2063. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 1% at the maximum price (from $2010 to $2063). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1164 to $1217 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Benin flight
There are 11 companies that serve Montreal from Benin (Cotonou) airport: Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Corsair, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Delta, Air Transat, Swiss and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 13817 flights analyzed in previous years, Royal Air Maroc was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Montreal->Benin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Benin (Cotonou) flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $99. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $123.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Benin (Cotonou) to Montreal departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $99. Conversely, departing from Benin (Cotonou) on a friday may cost you an additional $124.
Top prices Montreal-Benin (Cotonou)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Cotonou | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 979 | layover flight with Air France |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 941 | layover flight with Air France |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 01-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 1066 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 14-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 1084 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 06-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 1059 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 01-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 1035 | layover flight with Delta |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 05-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with Air France |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 01-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 1059 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 02-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 1057 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| Montreal → Cotonou | 16-10 to 30-10-2025 | $ 1026 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
When to book your flight Montreal - Benin (Cotonou) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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 Montreal-Benin flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Benin (Cotonou), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1145 $, which is a saving of 179 $ 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 (217 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1177 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1190), 4 to 5 months ($ 1234), 5 to 6 months ($ 1179) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1099 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1109), 2 to 3 months ($ 1142) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1104) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1059 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1081), 2 to 3 months ($ 1112) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1117), 3 to 4 months ($ 1034), 4 to 5 months ($ 968) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1013 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1131), 3 to 4 months ($ 1131), 4 to 5 months ($ 1140), 5 to 6 months ($ 1060) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1402 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1455), 2 to 3 months ($ 1618), 4 to 5 months ($ 1540), 5 to 6 months ($ 1510) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1420 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1741), 2 to 3 months ($ 1662), 3 to 4 months ($ 1727), 4 to 5 months ($ 1563), 5 to 6 months ($ 1601), 6 to 7 months ($ 1613) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 962 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1132), 2 to 3 months ($ 1089), 4 to 5 months ($ 965), 6 to 7 months ($ 1004), 7 to 8 months ($ 1014) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1096 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1104), 3 to 4 months ($ 1155) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1197 $) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1196 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1530), 3 to 4 months ($ 1559), 4 to 5 months ($ 1474) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Benin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Montreal 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 | $ 941 $941 to $941 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2114 $1066 to $2975 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1473 $1084 to $1864 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1150 $1059 to $1200 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1402 $1255 to $1549 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1082 $976 to $1234 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1126 $1059 to $1193 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1439 $1232 to $1630 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 2477 $1621 to $4043 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1223 $1057 to $1389 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1277 $1026 to $1506 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, february, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Benin (Cotonou). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!