Statistics on London-Alaska (Anchorage) 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 Alaska (Anchorage) (from: London)
The average price to go to Alaska (Anchorage) from London airport is $ 1089 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 933 (in february) and $ 1337 (in august), which is a saving of $ 156 or a surplus of $ 249 (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 $914 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alaska (Anchorage) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Alaska (Anchorage) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 48985 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alaska (Anchorage) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 933, saving $ 156 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1089). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1337).
Flight London-Alaska (Anchorage): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 834 | $ 1033 | fair price |
| February | $ 802 | $ 933 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 893 | $ 1046 | fair price |
| April | $ 850 | $ 1005 | good price |
| May | $ 900 | $ 1007 | good price |
| June | $ 1032 | $ 1168 | fair price |
| July | $ 1162 | $ 1323 | high price |
| August | $ 1146 | $ 1337 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 893 | $ 1028 | fair price |
| October | $ 821 | $ 993 | good price |
| November | $ 832 | $ 964 | good price |
| December | $ 1018 | $ 1220 | 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 London to Alaska (Anchorage)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Alaska (Anchorage) range from $645 to $1612. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $699), 1% at the maximum price (from $1558 to $1612). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $914 to $968 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Alaska flight
There are 18 companies that serve London from Alaska (Anchorage) airport: Icelandair, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, United, WestJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Norwegian, EasyJet, Air Canada, norse atlantic airways (uk), Condor, Air France, Finnair, Iberia, Delta and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 48985 flights analyzed in previous years, Icelandair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the London->Alaska route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Alaska (Anchorage) 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 $31. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alaska (Anchorage) to London 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 $50. Conversely, departing from Alaska (Anchorage) on a friday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices London-Alaska (Anchorage)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Anchorage | 16-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 862 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → Anchorage | 03-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 890 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 05-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 899 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 14-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 860 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 17-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 891 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 09-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 22-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 876 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 03-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 884 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| London → Anchorage | 05-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| London → Anchorage | 07-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 896 | layover flight with Icelandair |
When to book your flight London - Alaska (Anchorage) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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 London-Alaska flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Alaska (Anchorage), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1021 $, which is a saving of 68 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (586 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Alaska (Anchorage) 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 963), 2 to 3 months ($ 1014), 3 to 4 months ($ 958), 5 to 6 months ($ 1020), 6 to 7 months ($ 1016), 9 to 10 months ($ 1002) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 863), 3 to 4 months ($ 907), 5 to 6 months ($ 867), 6 to 7 months ($ 923) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 954 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1030), 2 to 3 months ($ 1018), 3 to 4 months ($ 981), 4 to 5 months ($ 1023), 5 to 6 months ($ 955), 7 to 8 months ($ 990) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 944 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 962), 2 to 3 months ($ 963), 4 to 5 months ($ 964), 5 to 6 months ($ 977) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 947 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 979), 2 to 3 months ($ 970), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 5 to 6 months ($ 1006) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1073 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1135), 4 to 5 months ($ 1168), 5 to 6 months ($ 1153), 6 to 7 months ($ 1164), 8 to 9 months ($ 1157), 9 to 10 months ($ 1148) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1217 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1239), 6 to 7 months ($ 1279), 7 to 8 months ($ 1320), 8 to 9 months ($ 1305), 9 to 10 months ($ 1306) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1190 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1191), 3 to 4 months ($ 1269), 6 to 7 months ($ 1303), 7 to 8 months ($ 1291), 8 to 9 months ($ 1324), 9 to 10 months ($ 1330) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 975), 2 to 3 months ($ 926), 4 to 5 months ($ 922), 5 to 6 months ($ 949), 7 to 8 months ($ 1024), 8 to 9 months ($ 981) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 875 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 897), 2 to 3 months ($ 902), 3 to 4 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 940), 6 to 7 months ($ 931), 7 to 8 months ($ 939), 8 to 9 months ($ 976), 9 to 10 months ($ 980) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 861 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 880), 3 to 4 months ($ 861), 4 to 5 months ($ 915), 5 to 6 months ($ 896), 6 to 7 months ($ 947), 7 to 8 months ($ 909), 8 to 9 months ($ 964), 9 to 10 months ($ 941) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1052 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1094), 4 to 5 months ($ 1121), 5 to 6 months ($ 1141), 9 to 10 months ($ 1164) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Alaska are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $14 more.
London to Alaska (Anchorage): 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 | $ 1139 $1010 to $1411 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1120 $836 to $1687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1235 $1072 to $2210 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1352 $1033 to $2073 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1070 $862 to $1536 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 940 $860 to $1593 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 900 $856 to $926 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 888 $884 to $889 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 899 $864 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 964 $884 to $1085 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 896 $896 to $896 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, october, november, january, february, march and april are cheaper to travel to Alaska (Anchorage). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!