Statistics on London-Santorini 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 Santorini (from: London)
The average price to go to Santorini from London airport is $ 213 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 180 (in april) and $ 298 (in december), which is a saving of $ 33 or a surplus of $ 85 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $164 to $218 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santorini before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Santorini plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60100 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santorini from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 180, saving $ 33 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 213). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 298).
Flight London-Santorini: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 173 | $ 200 | good price |
| February | $ 179 | $ 219 | fair price |
| March | $ 161 | $ 209 | good price |
| April | $ 153 | $ 180 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 167 | $ 203 | good price |
| June | $ 176 | $ 204 | good price |
| July | $ 175 | $ 198 | good price |
| August | $ 199 | $ 240 | fair price |
| September | $ 155 | $ 190 | good price |
| October | $ 126 | $ 198 | good price |
| November | $ 166 | $ 213 | good price |
| December | $ 226 | $ 298 the most expensive | very 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 London to Santorini
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Santorini range from $54 to $491. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $109), 1% at the maximum price (from $436 to $491). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $164 to $218 (37% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Santorini flight
There are 9 companies that serve London from Santorini airport: EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Sky Express, wizz air malta and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 60100 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the London->Santorini route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Santorini flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 27 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Santorini 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 $10. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $12.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santorini to London departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $18. Conversely, departing from Santorini on a saturday may cost you an additional $15.
Top prices London-Santorini
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Santorini | 02-07 to 16-07-2024 | $ 180 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 16-07 to 20-07-2024 | $ 193 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 06-09 to 12-09-2024 | $ 162 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Santorini | 15-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 152 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 02-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 154 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 06-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 162 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 11-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 180 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 13-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 184 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 15-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 187 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Santorini | 01-11 to 07-11-2024 | $ 192 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight London - Santorini 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-Santorini 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 Santorini, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 184 $, which is a saving of 29 $ 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 (37 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Santorini 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: 181 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 184), 3 to 4 months ($ 193) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 187 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 200), 3 to 4 months ($ 193), 4 to 5 months ($ 219) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 170 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 185), 4 to 5 months ($ 189), 5 to 6 months ($ 206), 6 to 7 months ($ 192), 7 to 8 months ($ 192), 8 to 9 months ($ 189) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 148 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 164), 5 to 6 months ($ 166), 7 to 8 months ($ 151), 8 to 9 months ($ 157), 9 to 10 months ($ 175) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 196), 5 to 6 months ($ 180), 6 to 7 months ($ 180), 7 to 8 months ($ 170), 9 to 10 months ($ 187) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 169 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 181), 6 to 7 months ($ 196), 7 to 8 months ($ 196), 8 to 9 months ($ 170) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 163 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 198), 9 to 10 months ($ 182), 10 to 11 months ($ 169) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 165 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 206), 2 to 3 months ($ 226), 8 to 9 months ($ 239), 9 to 10 months ($ 240), 10 to 11 months ($ 213), 11 to 12 months ($ 170) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 139), 1 to 2 months ($ 105), 3 to 4 months ($ 115) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 82 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 85), 3 to 4 months ($ 91), 4 to 5 months ($ 149) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 160 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 170), 3 to 4 months ($ 185), 4 to 5 months ($ 192) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 213 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 255), 3 to 4 months ($ 254), 4 to 5 months ($ 278), 5 to 6 months ($ 283) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Santorini are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
London to Santorini: 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 | $ 435 $223 to $818 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 289 $196 to $471 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 262 $139 to $460 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 323 $198 to $546 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 255 $152 to $596 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 255 $154 to $416 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 277 $176 to $423 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 368 $196 to $613 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 310 $211 to $604 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 300 $236 to $478 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 291 $215 to $381 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 462 $285 to $785 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Santorini.