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 $ 737 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 640 (in january) and $ 972 (in august), which is a saving of $ 97 or a surplus of $ 235 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $485 to $539 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61292 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 640, saving $ 97 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 737). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 972).
Flight London-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 521 | $ 640 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 510 | $ 700 | good price |
| March | $ 505 | $ 650 | good price |
| April | $ 553 | $ 748 | fair price |
| May | $ 532 | $ 649 | good price |
| June | $ 586 | $ 688 | good price |
| July | $ 701 | $ 858 | fair price |
| August | $ 750 | $ 972 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 583 | $ 689 | good price |
| October | $ 580 | $ 750 | fair price |
| November | $ 554 | $ 685 | good price |
| December | $ 592 | $ 815 | 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 $377 to $1185. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $431), 1% at the maximum price (from $1132 to $1185). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $485 to $539 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Cancun flight
There are 13 companies that serve London from Cancun airport: British Airways, Air Canada, TAP, Air Europa, Lufthansa, United, Thomsonfly, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, TUI, Brussels Airlines and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 61292 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% 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 $ 269 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Cancun 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 $49. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $59.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a saturday may cost you an additional $93.
Top prices London-Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Cancun | 03-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 539 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Cancun | 09-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 567 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 567 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 566 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 566 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 06-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 544 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Cancun | 19-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 566 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 20-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 567 | direct flight with British Airways |
| London → Cancun | 01-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Cancun | 21-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with TAP |
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 5 to 6 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 monday.
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 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 694 $, which is a saving of 43 $ 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 (141 $ 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 464 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 633), 3 to 4 months ($ 546), 5 to 6 months ($ 505) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 476 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 646), 3 to 4 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 510), 6 to 7 months ($ 521) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 450 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 600), 4 to 5 months ($ 613), 5 to 6 months ($ 501), 7 to 8 months ($ 500) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 551 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 644), 5 to 6 months ($ 673), 6 to 7 months ($ 589), 8 to 9 months ($ 618) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 490 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 635), 6 to 7 months ($ 625), 7 to 8 months ($ 529), 9 to 10 months ($ 567), 10 to 11 months ($ 536), 11 to 12 months ($ 520) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 577 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 686), 6 to 7 months ($ 661), 9 to 10 months ($ 602), 10 to 11 months ($ 617), 11 to 12 months ($ 594) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 703 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 851), 7 to 8 months ($ 766), 8 to 9 months ($ 828), 9 to 10 months ($ 753), 11 to 12 months ($ 728) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 834), 9 to 10 months ($ 893), 10 to 11 months ($ 851), 11 to 12 months ($ 814) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 572 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 616), 9 to 10 months ($ 638), 10 to 11 months ($ 651), 11 to 12 months ($ 668) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 577), 9 to 10 months ($ 727), 10 to 11 months ($ 646) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 537 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 588), 3 to 4 months ($ 564), 10 to 11 months ($ 622), 11 to 12 months ($ 603) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 765), 2 to 3 months ($ 642), 4 to 5 months ($ 603) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for London->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $12 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 803 $578 to $1286 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 834 $640 to $2411 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1015 $746 to $1699 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1172 $860 to $1778 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 732 $623 to $1636 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 905 $598 to $1607 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 763 $555 to $2416 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 886 $534 to $1631 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 727 $551 to $2434 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 692 $538 to $1365 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 650 $479 to $1052 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1281 $833 to $1840 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february is cheaper to travel to Cancun. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!