Statistics on London-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (from: London)
The average price to go to Hong Kong from London airport is $ 831 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 646 (in may) and $ 1240 (in august), which is a saving of $ 185 or a surplus of $ 410 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Hong Kong before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Hong Kong plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60549 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hong Kong from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 646, saving $ 185 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 831). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1240).
Flight London-Hong Kong: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 636 | $ 749 | good price |
| February | $ 603 | $ 769 | good price |
| March | $ 558 | $ 720 | good price |
| April | $ 589 | $ 746 | good price |
| May | $ 541 | $ 646 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 619 | $ 720 | good price |
| July | $ 750 | $ 1038 | high price |
| August | $ 902 | $ 1240 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 729 | $ 904 | fair price |
| October | $ 676 | $ 817 | good price |
| November | $ 543 | $ 665 | good price |
| December | $ 762 | $ 948 | 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 Hong Kong
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Hong Kong range from $430 to $1451. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1397 to $1451). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Hong Kong flight
There are 15 companies that serve London from Hong Kong airport: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Swiss, British Airways, Finnair, Air China, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, EasyJet, China Southern, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air India and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 60549 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the London->Hong Kong route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Hong Kong flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 254 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Hong Kong 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 $35. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $74.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Hong Kong 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 $37. Conversely, departing from Hong Kong on a friday may cost you an additional $71.
Top prices London-Hong Kong
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Hong Kong | 11-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 516 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 03-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 13-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 521 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 01-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 11-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 13-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 14-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 18-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 19-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 529 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Hong Kong | 12-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 496 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight London - Hong Kong 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 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-Hong Kong flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Hong Kong, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 744 $, which is a saving of 87 $ 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 (293 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Hong Kong 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 731), 4 to 5 months ($ 584) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 568 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 746), 4 to 5 months ($ 694), 6 to 7 months ($ 569) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 497 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 705), 3 to 4 months ($ 709), 5 to 6 months ($ 584), 7 to 8 months ($ 553) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 579), 8 to 9 months ($ 548) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 541 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 625), 8 to 9 months ($ 554), 9 to 10 months ($ 582), 10 to 11 months ($ 594) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 653), 10 to 11 months ($ 633), 11 to 12 months ($ 670) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 992), 8 to 9 months ($ 1024), 9 to 10 months ($ 811), 11 to 12 months ($ 925) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1235), 8 to 9 months ($ 1064), 9 to 10 months ($ 1125), 11 to 12 months ($ 935) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 4 to 5 months ($ 875), 5 to 6 months ($ 847), 6 to 7 months ($ 773), 8 to 9 months ($ 793), 9 to 10 months ($ 849), 10 to 11 months ($ 793), 11 to 12 months ($ 822) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 644 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 5 to 6 months ($ 762), 6 to 7 months ($ 800), 7 to 8 months ($ 784), 8 to 9 months ($ 770), 9 to 10 months ($ 747), 10 to 11 months ($ 744) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 455 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 593), 2 to 3 months ($ 457) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 617 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 855), 3 to 4 months ($ 684), 7 to 8 months ($ 915) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Hong Kong are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $22 more.
London to Hong Kong: 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 | $ 836 $524 to $1248 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 776 $516 to $1116 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1387 $813 to $1750 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1338 $950 to $1635 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 887 $674 to $1080 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 759 $586 to $1040 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 704 $529 to $829 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1028 $533 to $1610 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 840 $566 to $3658 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 748 $521 to $912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 595 $528 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1087 $496 to $3455 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, february and march are cheaper to travel to Hong Kong. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!