Statistics on London-Cancun 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 Cancun (from: London)
The average price to go to Cancun from London airport is $ 864 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 713 (in march) and $ 1168 (in august), which is a saving of $ 151 or a surplus of $ 305 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $613 to $664 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 713, saving $ 151 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 864). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1168).
Flight London-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 600 | $ 740 | good price |
| February | $ 627 | $ 826 | good price |
| March | $ 593 | $ 713 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 715 | $ 970 | fair price |
| May | $ 626 | $ 772 | good price |
| June | $ 650 | $ 778 | good price |
| July | $ 780 | $ 977 | fair price |
| August | $ 934 | $ 1168 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 621 | $ 756 | good price |
| October | $ 675 | $ 877 | fair price |
| November | $ 626 | $ 795 | good price |
| December | $ 729 | $ 990 | 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 Cancun
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Cancun range from $459 to $1482. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $460 to $511), 1% at the maximum price (from $1431 to $1482). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $613 to $664 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Cancun flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Cancun airport: British Airways, Air Canada, Thomsonfly, TAP, American Airlines, Air Europa, Lufthansa, United, Air Transat, Ryanair, jetBlue and Delta.
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 (62% of the time) on the London->Cancun route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Cancun flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 252 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Cancun 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 $40. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a saturday may cost you an additional $83.
Top prices London-Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Cancun | 09-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 568 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 18-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 568 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 21-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 573 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 10-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 569 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 19-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 569 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 01-12 to 14-12-2025 | $ 569 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 02-12 to 16-12-2025 | $ 573 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 04-12 to 18-12-2025 | $ 567 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 08-12 to 18-12-2025 | $ 568 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 11-12 to 21-12-2025 | $ 573 | direct flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight London - Cancun to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 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-Cancun flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 786 $, which is a saving of 78 $ 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 (243 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Cancun 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 600 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 685), 4 to 5 months ($ 689), 5 to 6 months ($ 712), 7 to 8 months ($ 656), 8 to 9 months ($ 699), 9 to 10 months ($ 709), 10 to 11 months ($ 672) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 673 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 819), 2 to 3 months ($ 766), 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 726), 8 to 9 months ($ 706), 9 to 10 months ($ 686) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 579 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 645), 4 to 5 months ($ 711), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 639), 7 to 8 months ($ 665), 9 to 10 months ($ 646), 10 to 11 months ($ 669) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 969), 9 to 10 months ($ 967) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 677 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 696), 8 to 9 months ($ 766), 10 to 11 months ($ 685) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 685 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 712), 8 to 9 months ($ 756), 9 to 10 months ($ 747), 10 to 11 months ($ 727), 11 to 12 months ($ 769) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 836), 9 to 10 months ($ 902), 10 to 11 months ($ 910) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 892 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1160), 7 to 8 months ($ 1055), 9 to 10 months ($ 1149), 10 to 11 months ($ 1141) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 750), 4 to 5 months ($ 745), 8 to 9 months ($ 718), 10 to 11 months ($ 739) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 677 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 836), 4 to 5 months ($ 835), 5 to 6 months ($ 852), 6 to 7 months ($ 859), 8 to 9 months ($ 827), 9 to 10 months ($ 721) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 726), 5 to 6 months ($ 733), 6 to 7 months ($ 722), 7 to 8 months ($ 751), 8 to 9 months ($ 727), 9 to 10 months ($ 680), 10 to 11 months ($ 621) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 911), 4 to 5 months ($ 890), 6 to 7 months ($ 887), 7 to 8 months ($ 866), 8 to 9 months ($ 961), 9 to 10 months ($ 947), 10 to 11 months ($ 949) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $19 more.
London to Cancun: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 766 $615 to $1248 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1091 $639 to $2432 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 764 $621 to $1163 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1250 $627 to $2116 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 817 $624 to $2130 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 772 $635 to $1513 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 902 $721 to $1745 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1189 $971 to $1543 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 868 $568 to $2446 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 745 $654 to $1360 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 664 $568 to $1450 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 917 $567 to $1697 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Cancun. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!