Statistics on Dublin-Funchal 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 Funchal (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Funchal from Dublin airport is $ 183 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 124 (in november) and $ 261 (in august), which is a saving of $ 60 or a surplus of $ 78 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $108 to $162 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Funchal before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Funchal plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Funchal from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 124, saving $ 60 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 183). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 261).
Flight Dublin-Funchal: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 100 | $ 135 | good price |
| February | $ 149 | $ 171 | good price |
| March | $ 149 | $ 189 | fair price |
| April | $ 184 | $ 210 | fair price |
| May | $ 131 | $ 176 | fair price |
| June | $ 144 | $ 191 | fair price |
| July | $ 192 | $ 242 | high price |
| August | $ 205 | $ 261 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 153 | $ 179 | fair price |
| October | $ 120 | $ 158 | good price |
| November | $ 101 | $ 124 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 92 | $ 163 | good 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 Dublin to Funchal
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Funchal range from $54 to $430. 16% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 2% at the maximum price (from $377 to $430). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $108 to $162 (29% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Funchal flight
There are 4 companies that serve Dublin from Funchal airport: Ryanair, TAP, Aer Lingus and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (67% of the time) on the Dublin->Funchal route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Dublin-Funchal flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 38 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Funchal flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $16. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Funchal to Dublin 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 $22. Conversely, departing from Funchal on a saturday may cost you an additional $30.
Top prices Dublin-Funchal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Funchal | 15-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 183 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 06-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 184 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 10-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 186 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 179 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 176 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 17-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 170 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 21-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 179 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 24-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 187 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 10-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 175 | layover flight with TAP |
| Dublin → Funchal | 15-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 187 | layover flight with TAP |
When to book your flight Dublin - Funchal 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 8 to 9 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 Dublin-Funchal flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Funchal, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 151 $, which is a saving of 32 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (49 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Funchal 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: 99 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 123) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 139 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 157), 3 to 4 months ($ 154), 4 to 5 months ($ 168), 5 to 6 months ($ 168) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 179), 2 to 3 months ($ 167), 4 to 5 months ($ 169), 5 to 6 months ($ 175), 6 to 7 months ($ 157), 7 to 8 months ($ 161) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 195 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 196), 1 to 2 months ($ 205) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 103 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 167) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 121 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 123), 9 to 10 months ($ 182) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 166 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 175), 2 to 3 months ($ 195), 9 to 10 months ($ 237) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 213 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 242), 1 to 2 months ($ 221), 2 to 3 months ($ 220), 6 to 7 months ($ 258) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 128 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 137), 2 to 3 months ($ 155), 3 to 4 months ($ 168), 4 to 5 months ($ 162) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 119 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 153), 1 to 2 months ($ 124), 3 to 4 months ($ 125), 4 to 5 months ($ 133), 5 to 6 months ($ 134) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 85 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 101), 2 to 3 months ($ 115) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 103 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 125), 2 to 3 months ($ 144) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Funchal are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Dublin to Funchal: 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 | $ 380 $223 to $767 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 335 $261 to $482 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 408 $320 to $541 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 542 $439 to $639 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 370 $292 to $499 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 283 $209 to $451 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 212 $163 to $274 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 336 $167 to $486 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 215 $170 to $464 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 196 $175 to $206 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 219 $199 to $238 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 263 $230 to $320 | 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 Funchal.