Statistics on London-Bujumbura 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 Bujumbura (from: London)
The average price to go to Bujumbura from London airport is $ 959 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 762 (in march) and $ 1334 (in august), which is a saving of $ 197 or a surplus of $ 376 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $837 to $893 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bujumbura before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Bujumbura plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11428 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bujumbura from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 762, saving $ 197 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 959). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1334).
Flight London-Bujumbura: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 768 | $ 914 | good price |
| February | $ 737 | $ 881 | good price |
| March | $ 676 | $ 762 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 770 | $ 915 | good price |
| May | $ 684 | $ 789 | good price |
| June | $ 761 | $ 865 | good price |
| July | $ 1021 | $ 1269 | high price |
| August | $ 1092 | $ 1334 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 765 | $ 911 | good price |
| October | $ 724 | $ 897 | good price |
| November | $ 710 | $ 828 | good price |
| December | $ 913 | $ 1135 | 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 Bujumbura
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Bujumbura range from $391 to $1506. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $391 to $447), 1% at the maximum price (from $1450 to $1506). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $837 to $893 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Bujumbura flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Bujumbura airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, Rwandair Express, Swiss, KLM, Ryanair, EgyptAir, Wizz Air, Air France, EasyJet and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 11428 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the London->Bujumbura route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Bujumbura flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $75. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $74.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bujumbura to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $78. Conversely, departing from Bujumbura on a thursday may cost you an additional $81.
Top prices London-Bujumbura
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Bujumbura | 09-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 843 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Bujumbura | 03-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 752 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Bujumbura | 14-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 838 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Bujumbura | 16-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 788 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Bujumbura | 05-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 843 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Bujumbura | 07-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 557 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Bujumbura | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 770 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Bujumbura | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 833 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Bujumbura | 18-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 840 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| London → Bujumbura | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 782 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Bujumbura to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Bujumbura flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Bujumbura, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 844 $, which is a saving of 115 $ 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 (106 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Bujumbura 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 831), 3 to 4 months ($ 857) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 717), 6 to 7 months ($ 743) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 741) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 906), 2 to 3 months ($ 897), 3 to 4 months ($ 911) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 743), 5 to 6 months ($ 769) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 756 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 859), 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 796) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1081 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1130), 3 to 4 months ($ 1145), 4 to 5 months ($ 1236) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1134 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1328), 3 to 4 months ($ 1327), 4 to 5 months ($ 1239), 6 to 7 months ($ 1162) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 904), 2 to 3 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 795), 4 to 5 months ($ 837) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 827 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 876), 3 to 4 months ($ 862) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 776), 3 to 4 months ($ 751), 4 to 5 months ($ 788) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 989 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1120) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for London->Bujumbura are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $25 more.
London to Bujumbura: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 1015 $779 to $3047 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 814 $752 to $847 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 965 $838 to $1240 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 708 $557 to $836 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 2460 $833 to $5547 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 2528 $844 to $4211 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 924 $840 to $1058 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 782 $782 to $782 | fair price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1107 $1107 to $1107 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january and july are cheaper to travel to Bujumbura. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!