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£198
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Open live London → Tenerife flight results
Structured fare picks from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts snapshots are in the comparison table below. Use the buttons for live all-in totals, bags and airport transfers.
Fare snapshot
Cheapest recent fares by month
London (all airports) → Tenerife South — lowest fares seen per month (round-trip preferred, one-way where return inventory was empty; bar height relative to £51).
Sep
from £81
Oct
from £67
Nov
from £51
Dec
from £53
Feb
from £89
Apr
from £136
May
from £237
Fare comparison
London → Tenerife — structured fare picks
Cheapest, better-value and direct-only snapshots from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts data. Not a live quote — compare bags, seats and airports on the partner site.
| Pick | When | From | Why this one |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare | 21 Nov | £51 | Lowest return seen on this route via Aviasales (typically a 7-night stay). Confirm bags and dates on the partner site. |
| Best-value pick | Dec | £53 | A more typical month than the absolute floor — often a better all-in bet once bags and peak-week demand are in. |
| Direct-only | Usually non-stop | £51 | Direct flights are typical (~5h block). Filter for non-stop on partner results — calendar floors can mix connections. |
When to fly
The honest month-by-month
Green = generally a comfortable window. Red = we'd usually skip it.
Jan–FebWarm south coast
Mar–MaySweet spot
Jun–AugBusy peak weeks
Sep–OctStrong shoulder sun
NovMild & quieter
DecHoliday demand
Weather & season
Tenerife South — what to expect
The south coast stays mild most of the year — pool weather in winter, hot and busy in high summer.
- Winter (Dec–Feb)Low 20s °C days; sea cooler but resort pools heated.
- Spring (Mar–May)Warm days, lighter crowds before UK school peaks.
- Summer (Jun–Aug)Hot and dry; book early for school-holiday weeks.
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)Still warm; a strong weather-to-crowd balance.
Straight talk
What we'd tell a mate before they book
- Gatwick and Stansted often show competitive headlines — add your train or coach time. A slightly higher fare from a closer London airport can work out better once ground costs are in.
- Don't ignore TFS arrival time vs your resort. Late landings suit Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos better than a long cross-island transfer after dark.
- Compare flight + hotel in UK school holidays. Separate flight and room searches often drift apart in peak weeks — packages can be the saner comparison.
- UK261 delay rights apply on outbound UK departures. Worth knowing before you're stuck at the gate on a winter-sun Saturday.
Route overview
The capital’s biggest Canary package corridor.
London to Tenerife is one of the UK’s busiest winter-sun routes — families flying from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton into TFS for Costa Adeje pools, Los Cristianos promenades and Teide day trips. Direct flights run through much of the year; compare flight plus resort base plus hire car, not headline fare alone.
How to think about this route
For most Tenerife holidays, a direct London → TFS flight is the sensible default. One-stop tickets via mainland hubs rarely save enough time unless you are chasing a specific fare window in peak season.
Before booking, compare the full journey: travel to your London airport, security time, baggage allowance and transfer from TFS to your hotel area — distances vary more than many travellers expect.
London airport choices
Compare Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN) on your dates rather than assuming one will be cheapest; add train or coach costs before choosing. Heathrow (LHR) works well for full-service airlines and some package charters.
If the fare difference is small, a closer airport with a better arrival time can be better value than the cheapest-looking ticket on screen.
London airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Main Advantage | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | West London; full-service | Frequency / connections | Peak queues; often dearer headlines |
| Gatwick (LGW) | South / south-east | Strong leisure short-haul | Awkward from north of the river |
| Stansted (STN) | North-east / Essex; low headlines | Often cheapest ticket | Express + cross-London time |
| Luton (LTN) | North / M1 corridor | Regular low-cost schedules | Early starts; DART/coach hops |
Airlines on this route
easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI and others dominate leisure calendars. Most UK sun flights use TFS (South); TFN (North) suits north-coast bases.
Tenerife South (TFS) arrivals
Tenerife South (TFS) sits close to the main resort coast. Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are often twenty to thirty minutes by taxi; Los Cristianos can be slightly quicker. Package bookings often include coach transfers.
Late evening landings often suit Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos better than a cross-island transfer toward Puerto de la Cruz after dark.
Costa Adeje, Tenerife
Los Cristianos, Tenerife
- Airport
- South-coast resort
Tenerife airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Transfer to centre / resort | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife South (TFS) | South resorts / most UK packages | Transfer to Adeje / Las Américas often ~20–40 min | Busy arrivals hall in peak school holidays |
| Tenerife North (TFN) | North / Santa Cruz / quieter greens | Longer hop to southern resorts | Wrong airport if your hotel is Costa Adeje |
Airport transfers — quick guide
- Heathrow: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly; Express is faster and dearer. Allow peak security time.
- Gatwick: Gatwick Express or Thameslink. Clean from south London; slower if you start north.
- Stansted: Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, then Tube. Price that before a “cheap” fare wins.
- Luton: DART to Parkway, then rail into London. Fine with a cabin bag; slower with two hold cases.
- TFS: South-resort transfers are usually short — confirm hotel zone before you book north by mistake.
- TFN: Better for north greenery; painful if you then taxi to the southern strip.
Package holidays vs flight-only
Many London → TFS travellers book flight plus hotel together — especially in UK school holidays when separate flight and room searches can drift apart in price. Compare standalone flights with bundled options on the package holidays hub or a Tenerife flight + hotel search on the partner site.
If you prefer to build your own trip, lock in flights first, then use the stays guide to pick your base before comparing room rates.
When to compare and book
UK school holidays and Easter move both flights and resort hotel demand together. Shoulder weeks in May, June and September often deliver warm sea with lighter pools and easier restaurant reservations.
For summer peaks, start comparing roughly six to ten weeks ahead. Mid-week London departures often avoid the busiest Friday–Sunday demand when dates are flexible.
Baggage and fare details
European leisure carriers on this route may price cabin bags, hold luggage and seat selection separately. Family trips multiply those extras quickly — compare total cost for everyone, not only the lead passenger fare.
Also check change rules if hotel dates are flexible. A slightly higher fare with sensible amendment terms can beat a rock-bottom ticket tied to one weekend.
Tenerife planning after you land
Tenerife rewards choosing a base before opening a hotel map. Costa Adeje suits calmer family resorts; Playa de las Américas suits nightlife energy; Los Cristianos suits promenade dining.
Use the Tenerife stays guide for neighbourhood breakdowns, then compare car hire for Teide sunrise and north-coast viewpoints. For guided days without driving, compare Tenerife activities guide once arrival day and resort base are set.
Plan around the flight
Make the route useful, not just cheap.
Pick your resort base, then align flights, packages and hotel area.
London to Tenerife FAQs
TFS or TFN for a package week?
TFS for south-coast resorts; TFN only for north-coast or Santa Cruz bases.
Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos or Playa de las Américas?
Costa Adeje for calmer family resorts; Los Cristianos for promenade dining; Playa de las Américas for nightlife.
How long is the flight?
Typically around four to four-and-a-half hours on non-stops — confirm on live results.
Package or flight-only?
Packages often win in peak winter-sun weeks; flight-only suits fixed resort knowledge.
What is the biggest hidden cost?
Baggage, seat fees, resort transfers and car hire — especially for families.
Why is November cheaper than January on this route?
November still has warm south-coast weather with less UK half-term pressure, so the calendar floor often lands there. January and February are peak winter-sun from grey UK cities — both flights and Costa Adeje rooms lift together. Treat the November figure as a quiet month, not the price you will pay for a half-term week.
Do I need a hire car for a south-coast week from TFS?
A Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos package week works with hotel transfers and a couple of booked excursions. A hire car pays off for Teide, the north coast or Masca — not for staying in the resort pool. Do not add a week’s hire just to justify a slightly cheaper flight if you will not leave the south coast.
How long is the flight from London to Tenerife?
Non-stop block time is usually about 4 hours–4 hours 30 minutes. Door-to-door is longer once you add departure-airport transfers, security and the hop into Tenerife after landing.
Which airlines fly to Tenerife?
easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI and others dominate leisure calendars. Most UK sun flights use TFS (South); TFN (North) suits north-coast bases.
What fees should I add before comparing Tenerife fares?
Add cabin bag, hold bag, seats and payment fees, then the hop to your departure airport and the transfer after you land. Personal-item-only fares often look cheapest until those extras are included.
When should I book flights to Tenerife?
For ordinary dates, start comparing about three to eight weeks ahead. School holidays, events and peak leisure weeks need earlier searching — confirm on live partner results.
Which Tenerife airport should I use?
Match the airport to your hotel or resort. A cheaper ticket into a distant airport can lose once coach time and a lost evening are included — especially on a short break or late arrival.
Ready to compare London → Tenerife?
Fixed school-holiday and half-term dates often move flight and hotel inventory together — compare flight-only and flight + hotel bundles with your exact dates on the partner site. Then check baggage, seats, arrival time and cancellation rules before you book.
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