Statistics on London-Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro (from: London)
The average price to go to Rio de Janeiro from London airport is $ 1114 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 968 (in may) and $ 1399 (in december), which is a saving of $ 146 or a surplus of $ 285 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $794 to $847 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rio de Janeiro before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Rio de Janeiro plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rio de Janeiro from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 968, saving $ 146 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1114). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1399).
Flight London-Rio de Janeiro: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 852 | $ 1146 | fair price |
| February | $ 807 | $ 1055 | good price |
| March | $ 761 | $ 980 | good price |
| April | $ 837 | $ 1029 | good price |
| May | $ 794 | $ 968 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 853 | $ 1049 | good price |
| July | $ 1004 | $ 1281 | fair price |
| August | $ 1014 | $ 1336 | high price |
| September | $ 835 | $ 1041 | good price |
| October | $ 848 | $ 1088 | fair price |
| November | $ 802 | $ 990 | good price |
| December | $ 1034 | $ 1399 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 Rio de Janeiro
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro range from $635 to $1587. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $1534 to $1587). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $794 to $847 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Rio de Janeiro flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Rio de Janeiro airport: British Airways, TAP, latam airlines group, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Ita Airways, EasyJet, KLM, Air France, Emirates, Vueling Airlines and Iberia.
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 (53% of the time) on the London->Rio de Janeiro route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Rio de Janeiro flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 425 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Rio de Janeiro 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 $41. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $93.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 $59. Conversely, departing from Rio de Janeiro on a saturday may cost you an additional $171.
Top prices London-Rio de Janeiro
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 09-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 802 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 03-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 802 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 06-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 792 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 12-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 726 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 05-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 754 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 08-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 726 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 16-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 733 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 22-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 779 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 03-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 786 | layover flight with TAP |
| London → Rio de Janeiro | 18-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
When to book your flight London - Rio de Janeiro to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Rio de Janeiro 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 London to Rio de Janeiro, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1031 $, which is a saving of 83 $ 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 (280 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Rio de Janeiro 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: 1000 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1055), 3 to 4 months ($ 1074), 9 to 10 months ($ 1014), 10 to 11 months ($ 1008) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 870 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1043), 2 to 3 months ($ 934), 3 to 4 months ($ 919), 5 to 6 months ($ 944), 6 to 7 months ($ 1051), 7 to 8 months ($ 940) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 791 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 893), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 901), 6 to 7 months ($ 926), 8 to 9 months ($ 902) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 959), 5 to 6 months ($ 882), 6 to 7 months ($ 987), 7 to 8 months ($ 996), 8 to 9 months ($ 1029) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 857), 6 to 7 months ($ 809), 7 to 8 months ($ 856), 8 to 9 months ($ 895), 9 to 10 months ($ 946) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 913 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 989), 6 to 7 months ($ 917), 8 to 9 months ($ 1008), 9 to 10 months ($ 1036) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1035 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1085), 8 to 9 months ($ 1043), 9 to 10 months ($ 1217) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1026 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1229), 9 to 10 months ($ 1052), 10 to 11 months ($ 1204), 11 to 12 months ($ 1146) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1007), 6 to 7 months ($ 1026), 7 to 8 months ($ 1015), 8 to 9 months ($ 913), 10 to 11 months ($ 865), 11 to 12 months ($ 1003) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 945), 7 to 8 months ($ 963), 8 to 9 months ($ 961), 9 to 10 months ($ 948), 11 to 12 months ($ 972) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 989), 4 to 5 months ($ 980), 5 to 6 months ($ 976), 7 to 8 months ($ 934), 8 to 9 months ($ 910), 9 to 10 months ($ 845), 10 to 11 months ($ 952) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1227 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1243) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Rio de Janeiro are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $31 more.
London to Rio de Janeiro: 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 | $ 1818 $922 to $4210 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1771 $876 to $3823 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1649 $854 to $3056 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1069 $802 to $1587 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1101 $726 to $2117 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1384 $868 to $4336 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 934 $726 to $1270 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 940 $749 to $1724 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1151 $963 to $1370 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1057 $891 to $1324 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1231 $730 to $1891 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1213 $810 to $1415 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Rio de Janeiro. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!