Statistics on London-Mumbai 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 Mumbai (from: London)
The average price to go to Mumbai from London airport is $ 642 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 557 (in february) and $ 894 (in august), which is a saving of $ 85 or a surplus of $ 252 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $545 to $600 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mumbai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Mumbai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60142 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mumbai from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 557, saving $ 85 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 642). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 894).
Flight London-Mumbai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 499 | $ 577 | good price |
| February | $ 504 | $ 557 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 520 | $ 566 | good price |
| April | $ 591 | $ 650 | good price |
| May | $ 566 | $ 608 | good price |
| June | $ 593 | $ 628 | good price |
| July | $ 679 | $ 773 | fair price |
| August | $ 725 | $ 894 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 522 | $ 580 | good price |
| October | $ 526 | $ 588 | good price |
| November | $ 520 | $ 565 | good price |
| December | $ 568 | $ 718 | 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 Mumbai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Mumbai range from $381 to $981. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $382 to $436), 1% at the maximum price (from $927 to $981). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $545 to $600 (26% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Mumbai flight
There are 16 companies that serve London from Mumbai airport: Virgin Atlantic, Air India, British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Swiss, Finnair, Saudia, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, EasyJet, Air Canada, Wizz Air Uk, LOT, wizz air malta and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60142 flights analyzed in previous years, Virgin Atlantic was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the London->Mumbai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Mumbai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 173 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Mumbai 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 $26. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mumbai 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 $30. Conversely, departing from Mumbai on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices London-Mumbai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Mumbai | 02-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 487 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Mumbai | 13-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 522 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Mumbai | 16-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 498 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Mumbai | 09-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 484 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Mumbai | 16-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 467 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Mumbai | 17-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 514 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| London → Mumbai | 18-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 496 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Mumbai | 03-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 484 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Mumbai | 05-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with Saudia |
| London → Mumbai | 07-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with Saudia |
When to book your flight London - Mumbai 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 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-Mumbai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Mumbai, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 571 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (75 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Mumbai 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: 517 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 560), 3 to 4 months ($ 541), 4 to 5 months ($ 553), 6 to 7 months ($ 574), 7 to 8 months ($ 550) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 501 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 554), 2 to 3 months ($ 507), 3 to 4 months ($ 517), 4 to 5 months ($ 526), 6 to 7 months ($ 525), 7 to 8 months ($ 545) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 532), 5 to 6 months ($ 539), 6 to 7 months ($ 532) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 644), 4 to 5 months ($ 613), 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 7 to 8 months ($ 608), 11 to 12 months ($ 623) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 6 to 7 months ($ 600), 7 to 8 months ($ 588), 8 to 9 months ($ 600) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 604 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 608), 3 to 4 months ($ 617), 4 to 5 months ($ 616), 5 to 6 months ($ 608), 7 to 8 months ($ 624), 8 to 9 months ($ 609) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 763), 6 to 7 months ($ 753), 7 to 8 months ($ 736), 8 to 9 months ($ 759) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 628 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 834), 1 to 2 months ($ 632), 8 to 9 months ($ 816), 9 to 10 months ($ 871), 10 to 11 months ($ 891) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 462 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 477), 3 to 4 months ($ 470) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 497 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 531), 2 to 3 months ($ 523), 4 to 5 months ($ 583) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 529), 2 to 3 months ($ 543), 3 to 4 months ($ 550), 4 to 5 months ($ 542), 5 to 6 months ($ 525) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 706), 1 to 2 months ($ 631), 2 to 3 months ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 615), 4 to 5 months ($ 648) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for London->Mumbai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $5 more.
London to Mumbai: 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 | $ 716 $530 to $953 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 766 $568 to $998 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 904 $574 to $1475 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 991 $666 to $1393 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 614 $487 to $809 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 640 $498 to $1029 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 601 $454 to $662 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 910 $484 to $1403 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 648 $466 to $1131 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 611 $528 to $757 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 589 $426 to $671 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 741 $501 to $1131 | 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 Mumbai.