Statistics on London-Canberra 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 Canberra (from: London)
The average price to go to Canberra from London airport is $ 1898 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1448 (in may) and $ 2315 (in december), which is a saving of $ 450 or a surplus of $ 418 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1212 to $1265 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Canberra before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Canberra plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13426 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Canberra from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1448, saving $ 450 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1898). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2315).
Flight London-Canberra: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1673 | $ 2104 | high price |
| February | $ 1346 | $ 1868 | fair price |
| March | $ 1123 | $ 1509 | good price |
| April | $ 1243 | $ 1621 | good price |
| May | $ 1099 | $ 1448 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1288 | $ 1750 | fair price |
| July | $ 1555 | $ 2037 | fair price |
| August | $ 1530 | $ 2081 | high price |
| September | $ 1327 | $ 2048 | fair price |
| October | $ 1427 | $ 2048 | fair price |
| November | $ 1311 | $ 1948 | fair price |
| December | $ 1834 | $ 2315 the most expensive | very high 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 Canberra
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Canberra range from $948 to $2477. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $949 to $1001), 1% at the maximum price (from $2424 to $2477). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1370 to $1423 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Canberra flight
There are 24 companies that serve London from Canberra airport: Qatar Airways, Qantas, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, EasyJet, Emirates, China Southern, Ryanair, Wizz Air Uk, Air China, Royal Brunei Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, United, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic, Shenzhen Airlines, China Airlines, wizz air malta, Singapore Airlines and Air India.
Data analysis:
Of the 13426 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (11% of the time) on the London->Canberra route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Canberra 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 $154. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $129.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Canberra 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 $224. Conversely, departing from Canberra on a friday may cost you an additional $273.
Top prices London-Canberra
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Canberra | 09-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1186 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Canberra | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1309 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Canberra | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1282 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Canberra | 01-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 1290 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Canberra | 05-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 1043 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Canberra | 14-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 1083 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Canberra | 15-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 1182 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Canberra | 05-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1270 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| London → Canberra | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1215 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Canberra | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1189 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight London - Canberra to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Canberra flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Canberra, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1581 $, which is a saving of 317 $ 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 Canberra 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: 1686 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2084), 5 to 6 months ($ 1734), 6 to 7 months ($ 1930) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1291 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1825), 3 to 4 months ($ 1781), 4 to 5 months ($ 1623) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1315 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1444), 4 to 5 months ($ 1343), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1399 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1618), 6 to 7 months ($ 1609), 8 to 9 months ($ 1445) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1334 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1484 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1638) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1705 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1959), 2 to 3 months ($ 1717), 8 to 9 months ($ 1796) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1982 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2032) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1988 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2021) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1461 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1548), 3 to 4 months ($ 1638), 6 to 7 months ($ 1512), 7 to 8 months ($ 1461) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1901), 4 to 5 months ($ 1626) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1740 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2276), 3 to 4 months ($ 1959), 4 to 5 months ($ 2029) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Canberra are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $107. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $78 more.
London to Canberra: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1753 $1691 to $1874 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1922 $1624 to $2332 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2457 $1467 to $12497 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1484 $1186 to $1843 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1192 $1031 to $1456 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2303 $1369 to $7117 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1296 $1189 to $1587 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 3467 $1390 to $7615 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1800 $1345 to $2164 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1732 $1371 to $2091 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1612 $1468 to $2141 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, february, march, may, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Canberra. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!