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Cheap Flights to Newquay
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | £113 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2020 |
| Round-trip from | £182 | From London to Newquay |
Cheapest prices for Newquay flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Newquay?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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LON - NQY Price
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£117 - £177
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NQY Temperature
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9 - 19 °C
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NQY Rainfall
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63 - 115 mm
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When is the best time to book flights to Newquay?
The best time to book flights to Newquay is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Newquay?
The cheapest day to fly to Newquay is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Newquay trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
When to fly
Peak Season:
Newquay’s peak tourist season occurs in July and August, as this is when weather is likely to be warmest and driest. This is reflected in accommodation availability and flights to Newquay, so if you are planning on taking a flight to Newquay it is advised to book in advance. If you happen to be in Newquay in August, head over to Fistral Beach in August to enjoy a weekend of beach-side living. Boardmasters is one of Newquay’s most famous events, offering spectators the chance to see pro surf, skate and BMX competitions. It is set alongside entertainment and music acts. If you’re eager to get into the water, grab a board and you can try your hand at surfing. If you are a surfing fan then make sure you visit Newquay in July when Night Surf attracts a large crowd to Fistral Beach. See some of the best British surfers and many international competitors ride the moonlit waves. This unique event also offers spectators a whole host of other activities, such as, live music, DJs and fireworks.
Off Season:
December through February are the quietest months in Newquay, as the weather is likely to be coolest and wettest at this time, consequently you will find cheap flights to Newquay and accommodation deals.
Shoulder Seasons:
April through June, September and October are good times to book cheap flights to Newquay as the weather is likely to be fairly good, yet peak season crowding and prices have yet to set in. The harbour, which is one of Newquay’s hidden gems, is brought to life during the Newquay Fish festival in September. Practical cooking demonstrations by local chefs are a highlight of the festival, whilst local companies, restaurants and hotels are able to showcase and promote their local fresh fish and shellfish, as well as Cornish produce. This is also a great event for families, as Newquay harbour beach comes alive during this period, with a variety of family activities,
Why visit?
The town of Newquay in Cornwall has long been one of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts. With beautiful coastline and countryside and a wealth of activities and accommodation options, Newquay boasts some of the best surfing opportunities in England at places like Fistral Beach. The English National Surfing Championships are held every May at Watergate Bay.
Newquay is also an excellent base from which to explore the wider region of Cornwall. Charming towns like Padstow and St. Ives, attractions like the Eden Project, and county capital Truro are all within easy reach. Those with an interest in history are in luck, too: Cornwall contains remains dating as far back as the Neolithic era, with treasures such as Stone Age henges and megaliths, Bronze Age barrows and stone circles, and Iron Age forts like Newquay’s cliff castle at Trevelgue Head.
This little city in Cornwall is famous for being a surfer’s paradise and people fly in from all over the world to be part of the fun. The town only has a population of around 20,000 people, but finding accommodation is easy as there are enough hotels, bed and breakfasts, lodges and hostels to sleep 100,000. There are also plenty of camping and caravan sites.
Book a flight to Newquay and see why it attracts a lot of young people who participate in a sport and many who simply want to party near beautiful coastal scenery. Students come to celebrate the end of exams, and Newquay is also popular for stag and hen parties. There are several festivals held during the summer months at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay for those looking to catch live music and DJs.
Surfing is a very popular activity in Newquay with more than 10 beaches and plenty of wave opportunities to be had. For families learning to surf, Great Western and Harbour beaches are best as they’re fairly quiet. If you’re looking for something sporty inland, maybe try a few holes at Newquay Golf Club in between Fistral Beach and the main town area.
Getting around Newquay
All attractions within the town of Newquay are within easy reach on foot. However, bus routes are operated to nearby towns and villages. Some rail links are also offered in the region.
Getting to the City
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) is located in the parish of Mawgan in Pydar about 5 miles northeast of Newquay. There is a regular bus service to the city centre. Taxis are also available, as are rental cars.
