Statistics on London-Funchal 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 Funchal (from: London)
The average price to go to Funchal from London airport is $ 273 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 181 (in january) and $ 488 (in august), which is a saving of $ 92 or a surplus of $ 216 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $162 to $216 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Funchal before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Funchal plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60115 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Funchal from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 181, saving $ 92 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 273). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 488).
Flight London-Funchal: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 150 | $ 181 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 152 | $ 220 | good price |
| March | $ 137 | $ 185 | good price |
| April | $ 227 | $ 287 | good price |
| May | $ 203 | $ 269 | good price |
| June | $ 205 | $ 273 | good price |
| July | $ 270 | $ 321 | fair price |
| August | $ 399 | $ 488 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 233 | $ 313 | fair price |
| October | $ 228 | $ 273 | good price |
| November | $ 160 | $ 184 | good price |
| December | $ 192 | $ 279 | good 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 Funchal
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Funchal range from $54 to $593. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 2% at the maximum price (from $539 to $593). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $162 to $216 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Funchal flight
There are 6 companies that serve London from Funchal airport: EasyJet, TAP, Ryanair, British Airways, Jet2 and Wizz Air Uk.
Data analysis:
Of the 60115 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (64% of the time) on the London->Funchal route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Funchal flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 54 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Funchal flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Funchal 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 $21. Conversely, departing from Funchal on a saturday may cost you an additional $20.
Top prices London-Funchal
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Funchal | 01-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 151 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Funchal | 02-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 139 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| London → Funchal | 05-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 150 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| London → Funchal | 10-07 to 17-07-2025 | $ 150 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Funchal | 07-11 to 12-11-2025 | $ 151 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Funchal | 07-12 to 11-12-2025 | $ 149 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Funchal | 22-01 to 31-01-2026 | $ 139 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Funchal | 23-01 to 30-01-2026 | $ 142 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Funchal | 24-01 to 31-01-2026 | $ 149 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Funchal | 23-02 to 27-02-2026 | $ 135 | direct flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight London - Funchal to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Funchal 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 Funchal, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 255 $, which is a saving of 18 $ 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 (46 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Funchal 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 146 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 159), 1 to 2 months ($ 159), 3 to 4 months ($ 152), 4 to 5 months ($ 180) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 182), 3 to 4 months ($ 164), 4 to 5 months ($ 174), 5 to 6 months ($ 199), 6 to 7 months ($ 211) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 128 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 140), 4 to 5 months ($ 137), 5 to 6 months ($ 138), 6 to 7 months ($ 143), 7 to 8 months ($ 147), 8 to 9 months ($ 164), 9 to 10 months ($ 177) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 236), 5 to 6 months ($ 236), 6 to 7 months ($ 250), 7 to 8 months ($ 285) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 202 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 239), 5 to 6 months ($ 228), 6 to 7 months ($ 236), 7 to 8 months ($ 248), 8 to 9 months ($ 257), 9 to 10 months ($ 250), 10 to 11 months ($ 246), 11 to 12 months ($ 245) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 190 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 227), 6 to 7 months ($ 231), 7 to 8 months ($ 228), 8 to 9 months ($ 244), 9 to 10 months ($ 260), 10 to 11 months ($ 265) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 229 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 260), 7 to 8 months ($ 281), 8 to 9 months ($ 300) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 361 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 427), 8 to 9 months ($ 392), 9 to 10 months ($ 432), 10 to 11 months ($ 417), 11 to 12 months ($ 412) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 286), 7 to 8 months ($ 242), 9 to 10 months ($ 259), 11 to 12 months ($ 309) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 265), 8 to 9 months ($ 239), 10 to 11 months ($ 229), 11 to 12 months ($ 251) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 156 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 158), 3 to 4 months ($ 173), 9 to 10 months ($ 164), 11 to 12 months ($ 173) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 174 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 248), 1 to 2 months ($ 217), 2 to 3 months ($ 213), 4 to 5 months ($ 217), 5 to 6 months ($ 276) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Funchal are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $5 more.
London to Funchal: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 301 $139 to $645 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 228 $150 to $482 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 229 $163 to $313 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 257 $150 to $473 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 405 $213 to $568 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 289 $189 to $351 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 266 $158 to $422 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 190 $134 to $264 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 336 $149 to $603 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 190 $139 to $303 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 245 $132 to $560 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Funchal. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!