Statistics on London-Beijing 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 Beijing (from: London)
The average price to go to Beijing from London airport is $ 1479 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1110 (in april) and $ 1879 (in august), which is a saving of $ 369 or a surplus of $ 401 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $533 to $586 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a sunday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1110, saving $ 369 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1479). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1879).
Flight London-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 886 | $ 1431 | fair price |
| February | $ 893 | $ 1343 | good price |
| March | $ 900 | $ 1334 | good price |
| April | $ 779 | $ 1110 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 727 | $ 1249 | good price |
| June | $ 845 | $ 1365 | fair price |
| July | $ 1012 | $ 1642 | fair price |
| August | $ 1180 | $ 1879 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1118 | $ 1778 | high price |
| October | $ 1114 | $ 1649 | high price |
| November | $ 840 | $ 1343 | good price |
| December | $ 1034 | $ 1623 | 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 Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Beijing range from $479 to $2344. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $480 to $533), 1% at the maximum price (from $2291 to $2344). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $906 to $959 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Beijing flight
There are 17 companies that serve London from Beijing airport: British Airways, LOT, China Southern, Air China, Ryanair, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Wizz Air, China Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, Thai Airways, KLM, EasyJet, Air France and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the London->Beijing route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Beijing flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 394 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Beijing flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $102. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $92.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing to London departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $142. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a monday may cost you an additional $127.
Top prices London-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Beijing | 10-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 505 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 15-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 505 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 19-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 544 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 23-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 545 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 03-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 529 | direct flight with Air China |
| London → Beijing | 05-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 523 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 505 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 531 | direct flight with Air China |
| London → Beijing | 16-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 518 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| London → Beijing | 13-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 518 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight London - Beijing 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 London-Beijing 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 London to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1149 $, which is a saving of 330 $ 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 (301 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Beijing 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: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 698 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1071), 1 to 2 months ($ 1124), 2 to 3 months ($ 1421), 6 to 7 months ($ 1174), 7 to 8 months ($ 986), 9 to 10 months ($ 840), 11 to 12 months ($ 824) |
| February | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1178), 1 to 2 months ($ 1170), 2 to 3 months ($ 1269), 6 to 7 months ($ 1265), 7 to 8 months ($ 996), 8 to 9 months ($ 877), 9 to 10 months ($ 830), 10 to 11 months ($ 767) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 949 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1330), 1 to 2 months ($ 1127), 2 to 3 months ($ 1097), 7 to 8 months ($ 1263) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 879 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 921), 3 to 4 months ($ 931), 4 to 5 months ($ 969), 6 to 7 months ($ 971) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 924 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1238), 2 to 3 months ($ 1046), 3 to 4 months ($ 1026), 4 to 5 months ($ 1089), 5 to 6 months ($ 971) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 971 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1363), 3 to 4 months ($ 1058), 5 to 6 months ($ 988), 6 to 7 months ($ 1153), 7 to 8 months ($ 1257) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1193 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1274), 6 to 7 months ($ 1236), 7 to 8 months ($ 1305), 8 to 9 months ($ 1361) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1818), 5 to 6 months ($ 1371), 6 to 7 months ($ 1481), 8 to 9 months ($ 1429), 9 to 10 months ($ 1520) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1120 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1540), 7 to 8 months ($ 1148), 8 to 9 months ($ 1160), 9 to 10 months ($ 1298), 10 to 11 months ($ 1467), 11 to 12 months ($ 1691) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 930 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1220), 8 to 9 months ($ 1008), 9 to 10 months ($ 1077), 10 to 11 months ($ 1214), 11 to 12 months ($ 1392) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 784 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1339), 4 to 5 months ($ 1152), 5 to 6 months ($ 919), 6 to 7 months ($ 895), 7 to 8 months ($ 809), 8 to 9 months ($ 791), 10 to 11 months ($ 1008) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1450), 1 to 2 months ($ 1524), 5 to 6 months ($ 1389), 6 to 7 months ($ 1087), 8 to 9 months ($ 805), 10 to 11 months ($ 831), 11 to 12 months ($ 1001) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $26. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $52 more.
London to Beijing: 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 | $ 674 $496 to $1408 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 643 $501 to $1374 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1114 $719 to $2119 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1246 $822 to $1972 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 915 $618 to $2000 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 849 $518 to $4273 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 2488 $621 to $4967 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 874 $579 to $4970 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1060 $531 to $4949 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 915 $528 to $4949 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1502 $517 to $4952 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 955 $601 to $4208 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, december, january, february and april are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!