Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cancun (from: London)

The average price to go to Cancun from London airport is $ 847 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 711 (in january) and $ 1156 (in august), which is a saving of $ 137 or a surplus of $ 310 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $649 to $703 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday 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 Cancun 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-Cancun plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun 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 ($ 711, saving $ 137 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 847). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1156).

Flight London-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 592 $ 711 very good price
February$ 607 $ 790 good price
March$ 584 $ 715 good price
April$ 660 $ 911 fair price
May$ 618 $ 768 good price
June$ 650 $ 779 good price
July$ 766 $ 983 fair price
August$ 894 $ 1156 very high price
September$ 635 $ 763 good price
October$ 674 $ 871 fair price
November$ 631 $ 786 good price
December$ 692 $ 930 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 Cancun

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from London to Cancun range from $486 to $1352. 10% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $487 to $541), 1% at the maximum price (from $1298 to $1352). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $649 to $703 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the London->Cancun flight

There are 13 companies that serve London from Cancun airport: British Airways, Air Canada, TAP, Thomsonfly, Lufthansa, Air Europa, American Airlines, United, Austrian Airlines, Air Transat, Ryanair, Delta and Brussels Airlines.

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 (52% of the time) on the London->Cancun route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the London-Cancun flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 317 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, London-Cancun flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $51. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $74.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cancun to London departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a saturday may cost you an additional $83.


Top prices London-Cancun

Round tripDatesPrice
London → Cancun16-01 to 30-01-2025$ 585 
London → Cancun19-01 to 30-01-2025$ 590 
London → Cancun20-01 to 29-01-2025$ 584 
London → Cancun04-02 to 09-02-2025$ 576 
London → Cancun02-03 to 09-03-2025$ 577 
London → Cancun10-03 to 25-03-2025$ 584 
London → Cancun11-03 to 25-03-2025$ 582 
London → Cancun18-03 to 26-03-2025$ 599 
London → Cancun19-03 to 25-03-2025$ 576 
London → Cancun25-03 to 30-03-2025$ 576 


When to book your flight London - Cancun 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-Cancun 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 Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 789 $, which is a saving of 58 $ 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 (193 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your London to Cancun 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: 635 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 646), 6 to 7 months ($ 635), 7 to 8 months ($ 694), 10 to 11 months ($ 711)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 648 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 753), 3 to 4 months ($ 711), 5 to 6 months ($ 779), 6 to 7 months ($ 768), 7 to 8 months ($ 712), 8 to 9 months ($ 747), 9 to 10 months ($ 726)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 603 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 624), 5 to 6 months ($ 682), 6 to 7 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 704), 8 to 9 months ($ 612), 9 to 10 months ($ 684), 10 to 11 months ($ 707)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 646 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 819), 5 to 6 months ($ 678), 6 to 7 months ($ 907)

May

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 635 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 710), 5 to 6 months ($ 637), 7 to 8 months ($ 752), 10 to 11 months ($ 725)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 663 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 688), 7 to 8 months ($ 741), 8 to 9 months ($ 770), 10 to 11 months ($ 769)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 769 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 854), 8 to 9 months ($ 849), 9 to 10 months ($ 928), 10 to 11 months ($ 963)

August

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 811 $)

Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 903), 10 to 11 months ($ 1112)

September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 640 $)

Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 715), 10 to 11 months ($ 657)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 648 $)

Other interesting period(s): 9 to 10 months ($ 729), 11 to 12 months ($ 805)

November

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 605 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 768), 5 to 6 months ($ 776), 6 to 7 months ($ 764), 8 to 9 months ($ 769), 9 to 10 months ($ 719), 10 to 11 months ($ 624)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 816 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 875), 5 to 6 months ($ 854), 7 to 8 months ($ 916)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $22 more.



London to Cancun: 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
November 2024$ 1250
$697 to $2315
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December 2024$ 1208
$659 to $2413
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January 2025$ 909
$579 to $2624
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February 2025$ 965
$576 to $1954
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March 2025$ 619
$576 to $675
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April 2025$ 1280
$719 to $3238
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May 2025$ 808
$689 to $1607
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June 2025$ 845
$777 to $1244
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July 2025$ 1010
$806 to $1345
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August 2025$ 1235
$997 to $1377
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September 2025$ 805
$670 to $1756
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march is cheaper to travel to Cancun. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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