Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to London is currently January ; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to London?

Accepted Answer

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

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At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to London is currently January; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to London if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to London on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to London?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to London.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in London?

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London Gatwick is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in London. One-way flights to London Gatwick typically cost £9, while return flights cost around £13.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to London?

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A return flight to London will typically cost around £182, however they can be found for as little as £32.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to London depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to London, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

Question 8

Does London Heathrow have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at London Heathrow can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to London Heathrow?

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Yes. London Heathrow has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel London Heathrow is the closest property to London Heathrow (0.0 mi away from London Heathrow).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to London?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to London should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to London?

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The most popular airlines flying from Manchester to London are British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair.

Question 12

How long is the flight to London?

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On average, a flight from Manchester to London takes 3 hours 44 minutes. Flights to London from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability to London

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The most flights from Manchester to London are scheduled on a Friday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to London?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to London are easyJet, British Airways and Ryanair.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Return from	£72
One-way from	£39
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£117
Good round-trip deal	£196 or less
Good one-way deal	£156 or less

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