Statistics on London-Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (from: London)
The average price to go to Rotterdam from London airport is $ 193 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 168 (in january) and $ 215 (in august), which is a saving of $ 25 or a surplus of $ 22 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $109 to $163 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rotterdam before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Rotterdam plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rotterdam from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 168, saving $ 25 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 193). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 215).
Flight London-Rotterdam: when is the best time to go for the best price?
Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 150 | $ 168 the cheapest | very good price |
February | $ 173 | $ 203 | fair price |
March | $ 162 | $ 182 | fair price |
April | $ 166 | $ 194 | fair price |
May | $ 164 | $ 204 | fair price |
June | $ 167 | $ 192 | fair price |
July | $ 168 | $ 205 | fair price |
August | $ 168 | $ 215 the most expensive | very high price |
September | $ 166 | $ 182 | fair price |
October | $ 164 | $ 194 | fair price |
November | $ 163 | $ 177 | fair price |
December | $ 164 | $ 189 | 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 Rotterdam
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Rotterdam range from $108 to $433. 49% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $109 to $163), 1% at the maximum price (from $379 to $433). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $109 to $163 (49% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Rotterdam flight
There are 4 companies that serve London from Rotterdam airport: British Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet and wizz air malta.
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 (88% of the time) on the London->Rotterdam route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Rotterdam flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 96 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Rotterdam 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 $11. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $130.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rotterdam 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 $15. Conversely, departing from Rotterdam on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices London-Rotterdam
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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London → Rotterdam | 03-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 132 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 08-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 126 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 15-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 129 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 22-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 12-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 129 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 19-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 26-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 11-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 18-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
London → Rotterdam | 19-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 132 | direct flight with Transavia Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Rotterdam to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 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-Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 170 $, which is a saving of 23 $ 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 (53 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Rotterdam 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? |
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January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 154 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 164), 3 to 4 months ($ 157), 5 to 6 months ($ 155), 6 to 7 months ($ 157), 7 to 8 months ($ 160), 8 to 9 months ($ 168) |
February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 203), 4 to 5 months ($ 196), 7 to 8 months ($ 170), 8 to 9 months ($ 176), 9 to 10 months ($ 185), 10 to 11 months ($ 175) |
March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 170), 3 to 4 months ($ 160), 4 to 5 months ($ 163), 6 to 7 months ($ 160), 7 to 8 months ($ 162), 8 to 9 months ($ 166), 9 to 10 months ($ 166), 10 to 11 months ($ 170), 11 to 12 months ($ 176) |
April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 186), 5 to 6 months ($ 177), 7 to 8 months ($ 170), 8 to 9 months ($ 167), 9 to 10 months ($ 179), 10 to 11 months ($ 169), 11 to 12 months ($ 171) |
May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 169 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 202), 6 to 7 months ($ 179), 7 to 8 months ($ 178), 8 to 9 months ($ 170), 9 to 10 months ($ 176), 11 to 12 months ($ 169) |
June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 181), 2 to 3 months ($ 186), 6 to 7 months ($ 182), 7 to 8 months ($ 171), 9 to 10 months ($ 166), 10 to 11 months ($ 164), 11 to 12 months ($ 165) |
July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 168 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 191), 2 to 3 months ($ 176), 3 to 4 months ($ 197), 4 to 5 months ($ 198), 7 to 8 months ($ 189), 8 to 9 months ($ 188), 9 to 10 months ($ 182), 10 to 11 months ($ 170) |
August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 166 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 207), 2 to 3 months ($ 185), 3 to 4 months ($ 176), 4 to 5 months ($ 191), 8 to 9 months ($ 199), 9 to 10 months ($ 192), 10 to 11 months ($ 177) |
September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 166 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 178), 2 to 3 months ($ 171), 3 to 4 months ($ 168), 5 to 6 months ($ 172), 6 to 7 months ($ 175), 10 to 11 months ($ 172), 11 to 12 months ($ 170) |
October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 167 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 185), 2 to 3 months ($ 178), 3 to 4 months ($ 175), 4 to 5 months ($ 170), 6 to 7 months ($ 169), 7 to 8 months ($ 182), 10 to 11 months ($ 188) |
November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 169), 4 to 5 months ($ 159), 5 to 6 months ($ 162), 6 to 7 months ($ 165), 7 to 8 months ($ 170), 8 to 9 months ($ 169) |
December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 186), 3 to 4 months ($ 178), 4 to 5 months ($ 160), 6 to 7 months ($ 166), 7 to 8 months ($ 168), 8 to 9 months ($ 167), 9 to 10 months ($ 169) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Rotterdam are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $3 more.
London to Rotterdam: 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 | |
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November 2024 | $ 277 $199 to $404 | very high price | Find a flight |
December 2024 | $ 248 $196 to $378 | very high price | Find a flight |
January 2025 | $ 211 $186 to $302 | very high price | Find a flight |
February 2025 | $ 224 $197 to $450 | high price | Find a flight |
March 2025 | $ 204 $189 to $222 | high price | Find a flight |
April 2025 | $ 166 $128 to $319 | very good price | Find a flight |
May 2025 | $ 160 $126 to $266 | very good price | Find a flight |
June 2025 | $ 153 $128 to $194 | very good price | Find a flight |
July 2025 | $ 160 $138 to $372 | very good price | Find a flight |
August 2025 | $ 180 $142 to $216 | very good price | Find a flight |
September 2025 | $ 148 $127 to $209 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Rotterdam. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!