Statistics on London-Kolkata 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 Kolkata (from: London)
The average price to go to Kolkata from London airport is $ 755 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 654 (in march) and $ 995 (in august), which is a saving of $ 102 or a surplus of $ 241 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kolkata before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Kolkata plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kolkata from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 654, saving $ 102 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 755). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 995).
Flight London-Kolkata: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 613 | $ 682 | good price |
| February | $ 615 | $ 680 | good price |
| March | $ 616 | $ 654 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 696 | $ 810 | fair price |
| May | $ 624 | $ 682 | good price |
| June | $ 618 | $ 674 | good price |
| July | $ 734 | $ 815 | fair price |
| August | $ 879 | $ 995 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 593 | $ 697 | good price |
| October | $ 659 | $ 745 | fair price |
| November | $ 614 | $ 700 | good price |
| December | $ 797 | $ 921 | 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 Kolkata
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Kolkata range from $474 to $1107. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1054 to $1107). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Kolkata flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Kolkata airport: Air India, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air Uk, Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, wizz air malta, British Airways, Emirates and Pegasus Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the London->Kolkata route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Kolkata 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 $22. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $18.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kolkata 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 $15. Conversely, departing from Kolkata on a saturday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices London-Kolkata
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kolkata | 04-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 486 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 11-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 483 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 16-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 481 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 03-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 467 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 08-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 481 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 12-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 474 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 21-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 471 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 01-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 12-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 478 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Kolkata | 20-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 475 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
When to book your flight London - Kolkata to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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-Kolkata flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Kolkata, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 699 $, which is a saving of 56 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (121 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Kolkata 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 609), 1 to 2 months ($ 607), 2 to 3 months ($ 682), 8 to 9 months ($ 643) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 582 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 633), 9 to 10 months ($ 602), 10 to 11 months ($ 586), 11 to 12 months ($ 626) |
| March | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 562 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 627), 2 to 3 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 624), 9 to 10 months ($ 654) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 778), 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 799), 7 to 8 months ($ 745), 9 to 10 months ($ 775) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 644 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 678), 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 2 to 3 months ($ 657), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 667) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 673), 2 to 3 months ($ 623), 4 to 5 months ($ 643), 9 to 10 months ($ 648) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 762 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 808), 2 to 3 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 804) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 868 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 943), 8 to 9 months ($ 958), 10 to 11 months ($ 933) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 580 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 628), 4 to 5 months ($ 609), 6 to 7 months ($ 609), 7 to 8 months ($ 669), 8 to 9 months ($ 694) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 592 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 719), 2 to 3 months ($ 740), 5 to 6 months ($ 614), 7 to 8 months ($ 665), 8 to 9 months ($ 726), 9 to 10 months ($ 724) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 626 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 678), 1 to 2 months ($ 642), 2 to 3 months ($ 686), 6 to 7 months ($ 631), 8 to 9 months ($ 634), 10 to 11 months ($ 679) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 905), 2 to 3 months ($ 869), 3 to 4 months ($ 921) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Kolkata are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $4 more.
London to Kolkata: 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 | $ 628 $564 to $672 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 726 $543 to $1397 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 599 $480 to $994 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 553 $467 to $872 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 545 $475 to $954 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 698 $563 to $898 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 678 $538 to $967 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 644 $602 to $704 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 756 $679 to $1007 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 837 $750 to $1175 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 752 $633 to $968 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 680 $576 to $766 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, june, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Kolkata. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!