Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) from Manchester airport is $ 1154 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 900 (in may) and $ 1709 (in august), which is a saving of $ 254 or a surplus of $ 556 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $917 to $971 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday 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 Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) 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-São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2520 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) 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 may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 900, saving $ 254 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1154). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1709).

Flight Manchester-São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 962 $ 1159 good price
February$ 884 $ 1118 good price
March$ 830 $ 978 good price
April$ 978 $ 1203 fair price
May$ 758 $ 900 very good price
June$ 1011 $ 1134 good price
July$ 1167 $ 1319 fair price
August$ 1372 $ 1709 very high price
September$ 942 $ 1069 good price
October$ 844 $ 1007 good price
November$ 847 $ 1018 good price
December$ 996 $ 1218 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 Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) range from $432 to $1726. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 1% at the maximum price (from $1672 to $1726). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $917 to $971 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->São Tomé and Príncipe flight

There are 3 companies that serve Manchester from São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) airport: TAP, Ryanair and EasyJet.

Data analysis:

Of the 2520 flights analyzed in previous years, TAP was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Manchester->São Tomé and Príncipe route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $59. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $90.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) to Manchester departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) on a monday may cost you an additional $89.


Top prices Manchester-São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé)

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → São Tomé20-05 to 26-05-2024$ 1496 
Manchester → São Tomé06-06 to 12-06-2024$ 1203 
Manchester → São Tomé22-06 to 29-06-2024$ 1284 
Manchester → São Tomé16-07 to 27-07-2024$ 1598 
Manchester → São Tomé17-09 to 24-09-2024$ 1569 
Manchester → São Tomé02-10 to 16-10-2024$ 1196 
Manchester → São Tomé09-11 to 16-11-2024$ 1029 
Manchester → São Tomé14-01 to 25-01-2025$ 849 
Manchester → São Tomé15-01 to 25-01-2025$ 1143 
Manchester → São Tomé12-02 to 22-02-2025$ 1023 


When to book your flight Manchester - São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-São Tomé and Príncipe flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1077 $, which is a saving of 77 $ 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 (163 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé) 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-
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April-
May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 831 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 849)

June-
July-
August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1474 $)

September-
October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 811 $)

November-
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1189 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->São Tomé and Príncipe are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $72. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $58 more.



Manchester to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé): 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
May 2024$ 1496
$1496 to $1496
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June 2024$ 1223
$1192 to $1284
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July 2024$ 1656
$1598 to $1713
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August 2024$ 1952
$1952 to $1952
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September 2024$ 1569
$1569 to $1569
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October 2024$ 1196
$1196 to $1196
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November 2024$ 1029
$1029 to $1029
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January 2025$ 996
$849 to $1143
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February 2025$ 1023
$1023 to $1023
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, january and february are cheaper to travel to Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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