Statistics on London-Busan 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 Busan (from: London)
The average price to go to Busan from London airport is $ 988 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 797 (in may) and $ 1212 (in august), which is a saving of $ 191 or a surplus of $ 225 (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 $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Busan before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Busan plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 26474 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Busan from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 797, saving $ 191 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 988). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1212).
Flight London-Busan: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 737 | $ 1000 | fair price |
| February | $ 709 | $ 965 | fair price |
| March | $ 617 | $ 862 | good price |
| April | $ 749 | $ 1033 | fair price |
| May | $ 602 | $ 797 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 651 | $ 894 | good price |
| July | $ 913 | $ 1192 | high price |
| August | $ 981 | $ 1212 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 737 | $ 939 | fair price |
| October | $ 694 | $ 995 | fair price |
| November | $ 569 | $ 866 | good price |
| December | $ 812 | $ 1086 | 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 Busan
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Busan range from $422 to $1423. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1370 to $1423). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Busan flight
There are 17 companies that serve London from Busan airport: Air China, China Eastern, Ryanair, Korean Air, Wizz Air, Vietnam Airlines, Air France, China Airlines, EasyJet, British Airways, LOT, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, KLM, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 26474 flights analyzed in previous years, Air China was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the London->Busan route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Busan 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 $57. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Busan 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 $44. Conversely, departing from Busan on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Top prices London-Busan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Busan | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 539 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 03-12 to 07-12-2024 | $ 538 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 16-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 07-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 500 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 502 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 10-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 11-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 13-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 15-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Busan | 19-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 501 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight London - Busan 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-Busan 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 Busan, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 911 $, which is a saving of 77 $ 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 (116 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Busan 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 851 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 956), 3 to 4 months ($ 902), 4 to 5 months ($ 934), 5 to 6 months ($ 979) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 934), 4 to 5 months ($ 954), 6 to 7 months ($ 853) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 709 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 861), 3 to 4 months ($ 797), 5 to 6 months ($ 837), 7 to 8 months ($ 801) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 855 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 863), 4 to 5 months ($ 1029), 6 to 7 months ($ 978), 7 to 8 months ($ 954), 8 to 9 months ($ 886), 10 to 11 months ($ 894), 11 to 12 months ($ 907) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 782), 2 to 3 months ($ 741), 4 to 5 months ($ 735), 7 to 8 months ($ 750), 8 to 9 months ($ 726), 9 to 10 months ($ 724) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 724), 4 to 5 months ($ 833), 5 to 6 months ($ 834), 9 to 10 months ($ 804) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 914 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1088), 4 to 5 months ($ 1006), 6 to 7 months ($ 1021), 7 to 8 months ($ 1065), 10 to 11 months ($ 997) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1115 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1209), 2 to 3 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 6 to 7 months ($ 1193), 7 to 8 months ($ 1200), 8 to 9 months ($ 1122), 10 to 11 months ($ 1174) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 832 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 889), 6 to 7 months ($ 891), 11 to 12 months ($ 874) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 785 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 947), 2 to 3 months ($ 902), 3 to 4 months ($ 914), 5 to 6 months ($ 943), 7 to 8 months ($ 832), 9 to 10 months ($ 820) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 750), 2 to 3 months ($ 790), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 800), 7 to 8 months ($ 761), 8 to 9 months ($ 852) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 903 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 907), 5 to 6 months ($ 1036), 6 to 7 months ($ 970), 7 to 8 months ($ 935), 8 to 9 months ($ 927) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Busan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $37. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $28 more.
London to Busan: 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 | $ 1055 $537 to $1539 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1048 $538 to $3877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1157 $558 to $4678 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 837 $541 to $1384 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 526 $500 to $650 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 970 $682 to $1325 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 615 $560 to $703 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 604 $562 to $651 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 974 $799 to $1167 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1291 $1040 to $2769 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 700 $574 to $784 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 718 $666 to $773 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Busan. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!