Statistics on Vancouver-London 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 London (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to London from Vancouver airport is $ 858 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 735 (in february) and $ 1050 (in july), which is a saving of $ 124 or a surplus of $ 192 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $645 to $698 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to London before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-London plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 69071 airfare prices from previous years for flights to London from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 735, saving $ 124 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 858). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1050).
Flight Vancouver-London: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 645 | $ 763 | good price |
| February | $ 634 | $ 735 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 684 | $ 942 | fair price |
| April | $ 679 | $ 793 | good price |
| May | $ 657 | $ 761 | good price |
| June | $ 719 | $ 826 | fair price |
| July | $ 857 | $ 1050 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 836 | $ 1000 | high price |
| September | $ 744 | $ 905 | fair price |
| October | $ 682 | $ 777 | good price |
| November | $ 668 | $ 747 | good price |
| December | $ 803 | $ 997 | high 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 Vancouver to London
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to London range from $483 to $1343. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $484 to $537), 1% at the maximum price (from $1289 to $1343). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $645 to $698 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->London flight
There are 8 companies that serve Vancouver from London airport: British Airways, Air Canada, WestJet, Lufthansa, Icelandair, Finnair, Air Transat and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 69071 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Vancouver->London route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-London flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 205 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-London 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 $22. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from London to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from London on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Vancouver-London
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → London | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 655 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → London | 07-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 669 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Vancouver → London | 06-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 675 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Vancouver → London | 13-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 702 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Vancouver → London | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 702 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Vancouver → London | 18-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 702 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Vancouver → London | 15-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 643 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Vancouver → London | 16-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 700 | direct flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → London | 02-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 702 | direct flight with Finnair |
| Vancouver → London | 07-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 698 | direct flight with Finnair |
When to book your flight Vancouver - London to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Vancouver-London 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 Vancouver to London, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 786 $, which is a saving of 72 $ 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 (303 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to London 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 605 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 718), 4 to 5 months ($ 737), 5 to 6 months ($ 734), 6 to 7 months ($ 753), 7 to 8 months ($ 746), 8 to 9 months ($ 706), 9 to 10 months ($ 730) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 599 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 667), 4 to 5 months ($ 692), 5 to 6 months ($ 679), 6 to 7 months ($ 678), 7 to 8 months ($ 690), 8 to 9 months ($ 692), 9 to 10 months ($ 692) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 736 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 784), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 779), 7 to 8 months ($ 758), 8 to 9 months ($ 737), 9 to 10 months ($ 798), 10 to 11 months ($ 800), 11 to 12 months ($ 848) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 765), 3 to 4 months ($ 681), 5 to 6 months ($ 726), 6 to 7 months ($ 737), 7 to 8 months ($ 706), 8 to 9 months ($ 680), 9 to 10 months ($ 698), 10 to 11 months ($ 779) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 644 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 742), 4 to 5 months ($ 686), 5 to 6 months ($ 648), 6 to 7 months ($ 648), 8 to 9 months ($ 678), 9 to 10 months ($ 694), 10 to 11 months ($ 698) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 688 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 800), 5 to 6 months ($ 724), 7 to 8 months ($ 713), 8 to 9 months ($ 747), 9 to 10 months ($ 749), 10 to 11 months ($ 756) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 843 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1010), 6 to 7 months ($ 892), 8 to 9 months ($ 881), 9 to 10 months ($ 889), 10 to 11 months ($ 910), 11 to 12 months ($ 1003) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 959), 7 to 8 months ($ 861), 9 to 10 months ($ 836), 10 to 11 months ($ 867), 11 to 12 months ($ 923) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 887), 7 to 8 months ($ 873), 8 to 9 months ($ 745), 10 to 11 months ($ 777), 11 to 12 months ($ 837) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 719), 3 to 4 months ($ 711), 4 to 5 months ($ 730), 5 to 6 months ($ 717), 6 to 7 months ($ 716), 9 to 10 months ($ 734), 11 to 12 months ($ 739) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 664 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 718), 2 to 3 months ($ 672), 4 to 5 months ($ 679), 5 to 6 months ($ 688), 6 to 7 months ($ 688), 7 to 8 months ($ 704), 10 to 11 months ($ 698), 11 to 12 months ($ 719) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 865 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 963), 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 982), 4 to 5 months ($ 980), 5 to 6 months ($ 921), 6 to 7 months ($ 928), 8 to 9 months ($ 866) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->London are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Vancouver to London: 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 | $ 1033 $655 to $2521 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 924 $713 to $1248 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1355 $884 to $3047 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1098 $738 to $1434 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 916 $669 to $1157 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 744 $662 to $844 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 702 $620 to $709 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 853 $689 to $1151 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 871 $677 to $2416 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 840 $643 to $2397 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1017 $644 to $2618 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 912 $649 to $2516 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to London. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!