Statistics on Vancouver-Yaounde 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 Yaounde (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Yaounde from Vancouver airport is $ 1138 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 835 (in may) and $ 1443 (in february), which is a saving of $ 304 or a surplus of $ 305 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $969 to $1023 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Yaounde before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Yaounde plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4432 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Yaounde from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 835, saving $ 304 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1138). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 1443).
Flight Vancouver-Yaounde: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 744 | $ 1162 | fair price |
| February | $ 964 | $ 1443 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 1065 | $ 1415 | high price |
| April | $ 814 | $ 1036 | fair price |
| May | $ 630 | $ 835 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 721 | $ 952 | good price |
| July | $ 881 | $ 1201 | fair price |
| August | $ 921 | $ 1182 | fair price |
| September | $ 748 | $ 980 | good price |
| October | $ 783 | $ 954 | good price |
| November | $ 756 | $ 1088 | fair price |
| December | $ 1080 | $ 1398 | 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 Vancouver to Yaounde
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Yaounde range from $216 to $2099. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $2046 to $2099). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1023 to $1077 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Yaounde flight
There are 14 companies that serve Vancouver from Yaounde airport: Air Canada, Korean Air, China Airlines, WestJet, United, Air India, flair airlines, ANA, Aeromexico (aerm), Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air and Kish Airline.
Data analysis:
Of the 4432 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Vancouver->Yaounde route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Yaounde flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 505 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Yaounde 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 $87. 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 Yaounde to Vancouver 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 $101. Conversely, departing from Yaounde on a friday may cost you an additional $90.
Top prices Vancouver-Yaounde
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Yaounde | 15-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 1331 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Douala | 18-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1507 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Yaounde to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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 Vancouver-Yaounde flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Yaounde, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 815 $, which is a saving of 323 $ 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 (358 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Yaounde 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1125 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1315) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 755 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 952) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 622 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 768) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 898 $) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1035 $) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1048 $) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 802 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1232 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Yaounde are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $30 more.