Statistics on Los Angeles -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: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Benin (Cotonou) from Los Angeles airport is $ 1694 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1262 (in april) and $ 2350 (in december), which is a saving of $ 432 or a surplus of $ 657 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $860 to $913 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Benin (Cotonou) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Benin (Cotonou) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5444 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Benin (Cotonou) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1262, saving $ 432 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1694). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2350).
Flight Los Angeles -Benin (Cotonou): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1230 | $ 1703 | fair price |
| February | $ 1195 | $ 1531 | good price |
| March | $ 1090 | $ 1448 | good price |
| April | $ 982 | $ 1262 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 1081 | $ 1390 | good price |
| June | $ 1613 | $ 1868 | fair price |
| July | $ 1736 | $ 2182 | high price |
| August | $ 1637 | $ 2072 | high price |
| September | $ 1076 | $ 1353 | good price |
| October | $ 1010 | $ 1339 | good price |
| November | $ 1391 | $ 1826 | fair price |
| December | $ 1679 | $ 2350 the most expensive | 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 Los Angeles to Benin (Cotonou)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Benin (Cotonou) range from $806 to $2685. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $806 to $860), 1% at the maximum price (from $2631 to $2685). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $860 to $913 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Benin flight
There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Benin (Cotonou) airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air France, United, Brussels Airlines, jetBlue and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 5444 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 Los Angeles ->Benin route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -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 $83. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $131.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Benin (Cotonou) to Los Angeles departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $162. Conversely, departing from Benin (Cotonou) on a thursday may cost you an additional $137.
Top prices Los Angeles -Benin (Cotonou)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Cotonou | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1124 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Los Angeles → Cotonou | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1629 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| Los Angeles → Cotonou | 05-08 to 13-08-2024 | $ 1666 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Cotonou | 04-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 958 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - 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 Los Angeles -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 Los Angeles to Benin (Cotonou), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1184 $, which is a saving of 510 $ 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 (206 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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: 1614 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1294 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1162 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1166), 3 to 4 months ($ 1414) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1222 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1233) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1330 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1649 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1761) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1775 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1906) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1592 $) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1048 $) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 989 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1220) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 866 $) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1760 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2316) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Benin are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $39. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $78 more.
Los Angeles 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1496 $1124 to $1736 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1666 $1666 to $1666 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 959 $958 to $960 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august and december are cheaper to travel to Benin (Cotonou). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!