Statistics on London-Guangzhou (Canton) 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 Guangzhou (Canton) (from: London)
The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) from London airport is $ 1294 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1073 (in may) and $ 1633 (in august), which is a saving of $ 221 or a surplus of $ 340 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $533 to $586 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guangzhou (Canton) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1073, saving $ 221 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1294). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1633).
Flight London-Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 757 | $ 1174 | good price |
| February | $ 728 | $ 1142 | good price |
| March | $ 660 | $ 1124 | good price |
| April | $ 766 | $ 1184 | good price |
| May | $ 642 | $ 1073 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 704 | $ 1209 | good price |
| July | $ 894 | $ 1379 | fair price |
| August | $ 969 | $ 1633 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 794 | $ 1588 | high price |
| October | $ 743 | $ 1396 | fair price |
| November | $ 689 | $ 1220 | fair price |
| December | $ 892 | $ 1388 | 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 Guangzhou (Canton)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $373 to $1758. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $373 to $427), 1% at the maximum price (from $1705 to $1758). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $533 to $586 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Guangzhou (Canton) flight
There are 24 companies that serve London from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: China Southern, Air China, Ryanair, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Aeroflot, British Airways, Qatar Airways, LOT, Cathay Pacific, Saudia, Wizz Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, KLM, China Eastern, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Tianjin Airlines, Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the London->Guangzhou (Canton) route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 330 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Guangzhou (Canton) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $55. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $39.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) to London 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 $42. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a friday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices London-Guangzhou (Canton)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 16-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 500 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 545 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 11-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 560 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 03-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 23-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 01-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 04-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 570 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 08-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Guangzhou (Canton) | 01-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight London - Guangzhou (Canton) 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 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-Guangzhou (Canton) 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 Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1120 $, which is a saving of 174 $ 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 (786 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Guangzhou (Canton) 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 586 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1164), 2 to 3 months ($ 1082), 6 to 7 months ($ 877), 8 to 9 months ($ 1151) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1138), 1 to 2 months ($ 997), 5 to 6 months ($ 1025), 6 to 7 months ($ 1089), 7 to 8 months ($ 895) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 923), 2 to 3 months ($ 943), 6 to 7 months ($ 1074), 7 to 8 months ($ 955) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1099), 2 to 3 months ($ 953), 3 to 4 months ($ 1052), 6 to 7 months ($ 1152), 7 to 8 months ($ 938), 8 to 9 months ($ 1021), 10 to 11 months ($ 937) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 869), 4 to 5 months ($ 1024), 8 to 9 months ($ 871), 9 to 10 months ($ 980) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 928 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1143), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1016), 6 to 7 months ($ 1131) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1181 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1260), 4 to 5 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1336), 9 to 10 months ($ 1321) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1206 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1331), 5 to 6 months ($ 1367), 7 to 8 months ($ 1415), 8 to 9 months ($ 1443) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 963 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1387), 4 to 5 months ($ 1344), 6 to 7 months ($ 1217), 7 to 8 months ($ 1466), 8 to 9 months ($ 1233), 9 to 10 months ($ 1479) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 955 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1126), 3 to 4 months ($ 1088), 5 to 6 months ($ 1086), 7 to 8 months ($ 1241), 8 to 9 months ($ 1211), 9 to 10 months ($ 1293) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1094), 3 to 4 months ($ 1066), 4 to 5 months ($ 1152), 8 to 9 months ($ 1040) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 928 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1229), 2 to 3 months ($ 1296), 3 to 4 months ($ 1362), 4 to 5 months ($ 1294), 5 to 6 months ($ 1100) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $110. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $129 more.
London to Guangzhou (Canton): 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 | $ 962 $500 to $2192 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 917 $496 to $1356 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1155 $615 to $1762 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1501 $987 to $1992 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1129 $587 to $3463 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 3165 $618 to $5113 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 3845 $560 to $5102 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2341 $572 to $5102 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2759 $571 to $5102 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1524 $570 to $5083 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1158 $562 to $5086 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 634 $593 to $676 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and april are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!