Statistics on London-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (from: London)
The average price to go to Hong Kong from London airport is $ 919 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 761 (in may) and $ 1298 (in august), which is a saving of $ 158 or a surplus of $ 379 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $703 to $757 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Hong Kong before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Hong Kong plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60120 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hong Kong from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 761, saving $ 158 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 919). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1298).
Flight London-Hong Kong: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 701 | $ 838 | good price |
| February | $ 678 | $ 843 | good price |
| March | $ 654 | $ 799 | good price |
| April | $ 715 | $ 919 | good price |
| May | $ 634 | $ 761 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 697 | $ 854 | good price |
| July | $ 939 | $ 1199 | high price |
| August | $ 1001 | $ 1298 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 722 | $ 829 | good price |
| October | $ 698 | $ 852 | good price |
| November | $ 649 | $ 765 | good price |
| December | $ 856 | $ 1068 | 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 Hong Kong
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Hong Kong range from $432 to $1514. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $433 to $487), 1% at the maximum price (from $1460 to $1514). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $703 to $757 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Hong Kong flight
There are 16 companies that serve London from Hong Kong airport: Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air China, Finnair, China Southern, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Air France, China Eastern, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 60120 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the London->Hong Kong route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Hong Kong flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 251 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Hong Kong flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Hong Kong 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 $33. Conversely, departing from Hong Kong on a friday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices London-Hong Kong
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Hong Kong | 06-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 383 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 11-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 418 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 17-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 534 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 18-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 381 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 19-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 489 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 04-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 416 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 05-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 505 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 02-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 438 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Hong Kong | 03-03 to 07-03-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Hong Kong | 10-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight London - Hong Kong 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-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 865 $, which is a saving of 54 $ 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 (119 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Hong Kong 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: 757 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 812), 7 to 8 months ($ 830) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 751 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 803), 3 to 4 months ($ 811), 5 to 6 months ($ 839), 7 to 8 months ($ 758), 8 to 9 months ($ 841), 9 to 10 months ($ 774), 10 to 11 months ($ 778) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 713), 4 to 5 months ($ 742), 6 to 7 months ($ 790), 7 to 8 months ($ 791), 8 to 9 months ($ 760), 9 to 10 months ($ 781), 10 to 11 months ($ 732) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 904), 3 to 4 months ($ 865), 5 to 6 months ($ 821) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 707), 3 to 4 months ($ 739), 4 to 5 months ($ 674), 5 to 6 months ($ 691), 11 to 12 months ($ 709) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 729 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 809), 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 772), 4 to 5 months ($ 795), 6 to 7 months ($ 778), 7 to 8 months ($ 779) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 998 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1119), 8 to 9 months ($ 1049) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1071 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1243), 9 to 10 months ($ 1146) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 744 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 806), 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 6 to 7 months ($ 778), 8 to 9 months ($ 798), 10 to 11 months ($ 800) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 749 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 834), 4 to 5 months ($ 820), 5 to 6 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 805), 7 to 8 months ($ 789), 8 to 9 months ($ 774), 9 to 10 months ($ 752), 11 to 12 months ($ 835) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 761), 8 to 9 months ($ 730), 9 to 10 months ($ 724) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 985 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1013), 5 to 6 months ($ 1016), 7 to 8 months ($ 990), 8 to 9 months ($ 1025), 9 to 10 months ($ 1058), 10 to 11 months ($ 1053) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Hong Kong are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $17 more.
London to Hong Kong: 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 | $ 796 $381 to $1327 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1077 $411 to $4486 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1004 $543 to $1757 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 765 $541 to $955 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 947 $438 to $4280 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1011 $738 to $1370 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 743 $592 to $900 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 887 $698 to $1727 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1346 $724 to $4884 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1295 $899 to $1748 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 911 $693 to $1527 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and may are cheaper to travel to Hong Kong. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!