Statistics on Manchester-Douala 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 Douala (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Douala from Manchester airport is $ 819 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 658 (in march) and $ 1161 (in august), which is a saving of $ 162 or a surplus of $ 342 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Douala before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Douala plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 24795 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Douala from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 658, saving $ 162 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 819). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1161).
Flight Manchester-Douala: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 628 | $ 801 | good price |
| February | $ 626 | $ 783 | good price |
| March | $ 559 | $ 658 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 681 | $ 837 | fair price |
| May | $ 557 | $ 664 | good price |
| June | $ 582 | $ 691 | good price |
| July | $ 868 | $ 999 | fair price |
| August | $ 950 | $ 1161 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 636 | $ 768 | good price |
| October | $ 581 | $ 719 | good price |
| November | $ 550 | $ 676 | good price |
| December | $ 878 | $ 1069 | 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 Manchester to Douala
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Douala range from $369 to $1318. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1265 to $1318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Douala flight
There are 9 companies that serve Manchester from Douala airport: Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet, Swiss, Flybe and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 24795 flights analyzed in previous years, Brussels Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Manchester->Douala route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Douala flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $51. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Douala to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $62. Conversely, departing from Douala on a friday may cost you an additional $63.
Top prices Manchester-Douala
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Douala | 04-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 573 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 13-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 542 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 14-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 562 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → Douala | 15-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 588 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 03-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 573 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 08-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 583 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Manchester → Douala | 04-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 553 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 08-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 14-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 616 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester → Douala | 16-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 609 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Manchester - Douala to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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 Manchester-Douala 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 Manchester to Douala, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 738 $, which is a saving of 81 $ 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 (163 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Douala 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 725), 3 to 4 months ($ 710), 4 to 5 months ($ 768) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 627 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 759), 3 to 4 months ($ 661), 5 to 6 months ($ 716) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 533 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 630), 2 to 3 months ($ 614), 3 to 4 months ($ 634), 4 to 5 months ($ 579) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 701 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 793), 4 to 5 months ($ 769), 5 to 6 months ($ 729), 7 to 8 months ($ 758), 8 to 9 months ($ 800) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 638), 4 to 5 months ($ 636) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 663), 3 to 4 months ($ 631), 5 to 6 months ($ 675) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 860 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 932), 3 to 4 months ($ 903), 5 to 6 months ($ 863) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 945 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1138), 3 to 4 months ($ 1014), 5 to 6 months ($ 1026), 6 to 7 months ($ 1137), 7 to 8 months ($ 1147), 8 to 9 months ($ 1115) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 723), 3 to 4 months ($ 703), 4 to 5 months ($ 738), 5 to 6 months ($ 712) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 600 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 699), 2 to 3 months ($ 621), 4 to 5 months ($ 637) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 576 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 647), 2 to 3 months ($ 601), 3 to 4 months ($ 595), 5 to 6 months ($ 641), 6 to 7 months ($ 607) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 878 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1034), 3 to 4 months ($ 955), 4 to 5 months ($ 910), 5 to 6 months ($ 890) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Douala are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $56. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $53 more.
Manchester to Douala: 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 | $ 824 $824 to $824 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 997 $762 to $1360 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 717 $542 to $1008 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 734 $573 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 632 $553 to $779 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 677 $616 to $897 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 687 $555 to $801 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 718 $718 to $718 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 937 $937 to $937 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april and july are cheaper to travel to Douala. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!