Statistics on Manchester-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:Manchester)
The average price to go to Benin (Cotonou) from Manchester airport is $ 924 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 728 (in march) and $ 1307 (in august),which is a saving of $ 196 or a surplus of $ 384 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $675 to $731 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Benin (Cotonou) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Manchester-Benin (Cotonou) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6207 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Benin (Cotonou) from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 728,saving $ 196 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 924). Conversely,august will be the most expensive ($ 1307).
Flight Manchester-Benin (Cotonou):when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 778 | $ 989 | fair price |
| February | $ 721 | $ 866 | good price |
| March | $ 636 | $ 728 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 760 | $ 899 | good price |
| May | $ 678 | $ 823 | good price |
| June | $ 699 | $ 835 | good price |
| July | $ 948 | $ 1072 | fair price |
| August | $ 1137 | $ 1307 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 741 | $ 902 | good price |
| October | $ 696 | $ 875 | good price |
| November | $ 601 | $ 743 | good price |
| December | $ 828 | $ 1034 | 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 Manchester to Benin (Cotonou)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Benin (Cotonou) range from $393 to $1518. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $394 to $450),1% at the maximum price (from $1462 to $1518). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $844 to $900 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Benin flight
There are 10 companies that serve Manchester from Benin (Cotonou) airport:Turkish Airlines,Brussels Airlines,Air France,Ryanair,EasyJet,Ethiopian Airlines,Royal Air Maroc,KLM,Swiss and Flybe.
Data analysis:
Of the 6207 flights analyzed in previous years,Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Manchester->Benin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Manchester-Benin (Cotonou) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date,you can save an average of $69. On the other hand,departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Benin (Cotonou) to Manchester 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 $107. Conversely,departing from Benin (Cotonou) on a saturday may cost you an additional $104.
Top prices Manchester-Benin (Cotonou)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester →Cotonou | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 764 | layover flight with Air France |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 16-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 809 | layover flight with Air France |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 05-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with Air France |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 05-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 775 | layover flight with Air France |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 09-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 765 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 18-11 to 25-11-2025 | $ 906 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 02-12 to 09-12-2025 | $ 903 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 02-01 to 24-01-2026 | $ 755 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 07-01 to 16-01-2026 | $ 920 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Manchester →Cotonou | 01-04 to 17-04-2026 | $ 781 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Manchester - Benin (Cotonou) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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 Manchester-Benin flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Benin (Cotonou),it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 841 $,which is a saving of 83 $ 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 (125 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester 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:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:867 $) |
| February | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:765 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 858) |
| March | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:698 $) |
| April | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:865 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 874) |
| May | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:805 $) |
| June | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:757 $) |
| July | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:999 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1055),3 to 4 months ($ 1028) |
| August | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:1190 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1236),4 to 5 months ($ 1246) |
| September | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:818 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 892),2 to 3 months ($ 857) |
| October | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:657 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 785) |
| November | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:654 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662),4 to 5 months ($ 677) |
| December | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:899 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 945),5 to 6 months ($ 925) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Benin are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday,you will save $36. Conversely,by buying it on a sunday,you may end up paying $32 more.
Manchester 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 963 $764 to $1162 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 927 $809 to $983 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1247 $1224 to $1270 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1288 $1205 to $1338 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 886 $886 to $886 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 828 $765 to $949 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 906 $906 to $906 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1008 $903 to $1111 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 838 $755 to $920 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2026 | $ 781 $781 to $781 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,august,september,october,december,january and april are cheaper to travel to Benin (Cotonou). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!