Statistics on Dublin-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: Dublin)
The average price to go to Douala from Dublin airport is $ 1031 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 879 (in march) and $ 1362 (in july), which is a saving of $ 152 or a surplus of $ 332 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $808 to $862 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Douala before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Douala plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4044 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Douala from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 879, saving $ 152 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1031). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1362).
Flight Dublin-Douala: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 778 | $ 958 | good price |
| February | $ 784 | $ 965 | good price |
| March | $ 732 | $ 879 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 801 | $ 1005 | good price |
| May | $ 778 | $ 939 | good price |
| June | $ 839 | $ 1017 | fair price |
| July | $ 1018 | $ 1362 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 988 | $ 1231 | fair price |
| September | $ 770 | $ 1037 | fair price |
| October | $ 775 | $ 932 | good price |
| November | $ 754 | $ 881 | good price |
| December | $ 972 | $ 1150 | 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 Dublin to Douala
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Douala range from $539 to $1454. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1400 to $1454). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Douala flight
There are 7 companies that serve Dublin from Douala airport: Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air France, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines and Vueling Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 4044 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Dublin->Douala route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Douala 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 $29. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Douala to Dublin 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 $53. Conversely, departing from Douala on a wednesday may cost you an additional $88.
Top prices Dublin-Douala
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Douala | 18-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 848 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Douala | 01-06 to 07-06-2024 | $ 787 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Dublin → Douala | 02-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 915 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Douala | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1108 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Douala | 17-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 1023 | layover flight with Transavia Airlines |
| Dublin → Douala | 19-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 1005 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Dublin → Douala | 04-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 1186 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Douala | 15-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 850 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Dublin → Douala | 10-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 858 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Douala | 02-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 1237 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Dublin - Douala to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 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 Dublin-Douala flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Douala, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 967 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (182 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 795 $) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 953), 1 to 2 months ($ 946) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 754 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 953 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 958) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 910 $) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1201 $) |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 865 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 864) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1063 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1118) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Douala are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $44 more.
Dublin 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 848 $848 to $848 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 968 $787 to $1108 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1018 $850 to $1186 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 858 $858 to $858 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1237 $1237 to $1237 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, august and october are cheaper to travel to Douala. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!