Statistics on London-Chennai 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 Chennai (from: London)
The average price to go to Chennai from London airport is $ 794 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 696 (in march) and $ 1075 (in august), which is a saving of $ 99 or a surplus of $ 281 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $705 to $759 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 696, saving $ 99 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 794). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1075).
Flight London-Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 585 | $ 713 | good price |
| February | $ 593 | $ 721 | good price |
| March | $ 598 | $ 696 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 721 | $ 807 | fair price |
| May | $ 646 | $ 736 | good price |
| June | $ 660 | $ 773 | good price |
| July | $ 776 | $ 940 | fair price |
| August | $ 878 | $ 1075 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 616 | $ 709 | good price |
| October | $ 645 | $ 725 | good price |
| November | $ 610 | $ 700 | good price |
| December | $ 728 | $ 931 | 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 Chennai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Chennai range from $433 to $1192. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $1138 to $1192). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $705 to $759 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Chennai flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Chennai airport: British Airways, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Wizz Air Uk, Air India, EasyJet, Kuwait Airways and wizz air malta.
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 (36% of the time) on the London->Chennai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Chennai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 318 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Chennai 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 $30. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a saturday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices London-Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Chennai | 18-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 572 | layover flight with Gulf Air |
| London → Chennai | 09-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 597 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Chennai | 01-10 to 30-10-2024 | $ 557 | layover flight with Gulf Air |
| London → Chennai | 08-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 550 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| London → Chennai | 04-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 580 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| London → Chennai | 15-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 585 | layover flight with Gulf Air |
| London → Chennai | 17-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 569 | layover flight with Air India |
| London → Chennai | 17-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with Air India |
| London → Chennai | 11-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 567 | layover flight with Air India |
| London → Chennai | 07-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 560 | layover flight with Air India |
When to book your flight London - Chennai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 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-Chennai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Chennai, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 713 $, which is a saving of 81 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (131 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Chennai 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: 642 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 649), 3 to 4 months ($ 642), 4 to 5 months ($ 659) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 605 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 675), 3 to 4 months ($ 685), 4 to 5 months ($ 676), 5 to 6 months ($ 669), 6 to 7 months ($ 715), 8 to 9 months ($ 677) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 638), 3 to 4 months ($ 666), 4 to 5 months ($ 682), 6 to 7 months ($ 651), 10 to 11 months ($ 684) |
| April | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 751), 5 to 6 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 763), 7 to 8 months ($ 807) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 594 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 725), 7 to 8 months ($ 730), 8 to 9 months ($ 698), 9 to 10 months ($ 717), 10 to 11 months ($ 696) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 565 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 599) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 903), 2 to 3 months ($ 815), 10 to 11 months ($ 937) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1021), 2 to 3 months ($ 940), 3 to 4 months ($ 922), 10 to 11 months ($ 1033), 11 to 12 months ($ 944) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 573 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 616), 3 to 4 months ($ 584), 4 to 5 months ($ 602) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 646 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 660), 3 to 4 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 5 to 6 months ($ 684) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 688), 2 to 3 months ($ 647), 3 to 4 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 698), 5 to 6 months ($ 680) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 792 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 869), 2 to 3 months ($ 856), 4 to 5 months ($ 819), 5 to 6 months ($ 860), 6 to 7 months ($ 877) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for London->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $8 more.
London to Chennai: 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 | $ 1039 $563 to $2661 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1023 $597 to $2522 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1214 $751 to $1592 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1283 $832 to $1717 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 729 $597 to $830 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 787 $550 to $1689 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 752 $576 to $1814 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1493 $565 to $2724 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 761 $557 to $1808 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 888 $543 to $1817 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 751 $542 to $1777 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 788 $560 to $916 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april is cheaper to travel to Chennai. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!