Statistics on Edinburgh-Alaska (Anchorage) 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 Alaska (Anchorage) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Alaska (Anchorage) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1297 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1014 (in november) and $ 1784 (in august), which is a saving of $ 284 or a surplus of $ 487 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1021 to $1075 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alaska (Anchorage) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Alaska (Anchorage) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3551 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alaska (Anchorage) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1014, saving $ 284 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1297). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1784).
Flight Edinburgh-Alaska (Anchorage): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 999 | $ 1251 | good price |
| February | $ 1007 | $ 1257 | good price |
| March | $ 1015 | $ 1204 | good price |
| April | $ 933 | $ 1124 | good price |
| May | $ 944 | $ 1132 | good price |
| June | $ 1128 | $ 1303 | fair price |
| July | $ 1325 | $ 1743 | high price |
| August | $ 1219 | $ 1784 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 965 | $ 1191 | good price |
| October | $ 931 | $ 1189 | good price |
| November | $ 863 | $ 1014 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1053 | $ 1367 | 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 Edinburgh to Alaska (Anchorage)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Alaska (Anchorage) range from $645 to $1773. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $645 to $699), 1% at the maximum price (from $1720 to $1773). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1021 to $1075 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Alaska flight
There are 8 companies that serve Edinburgh from Alaska (Anchorage) airport: Aer Lingus, EasyJet, Ryanair, United, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 3551 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Alaska route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Alaska (Anchorage) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $66. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $80.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alaska (Anchorage) to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Alaska (Anchorage) on a saturday may cost you an additional $23.
Top prices Edinburgh-Alaska (Anchorage)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 11-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 1199 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 23-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1206 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 02-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 1151 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1212 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 04-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 1451 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 1160 | layover flight with Transavia Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 04-07 to 18-07-2024 | $ 1240 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 15-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 1462 | layover flight with Condor |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 12-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 1037 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Anchorage | 14-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 1399 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Alaska (Anchorage) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months 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 Edinburgh-Alaska flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Alaska (Anchorage), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1207 $, which is a saving of 90 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (502 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Alaska (Anchorage) 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1203 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1183 $) |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1085 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1093) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1265 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1276) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1452 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1699), 1 to 2 months ($ 1515), 5 to 6 months ($ 1577) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1494 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1744) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1101 $) |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 875 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Alaska are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $48. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $42 more.
Edinburgh to Alaska (Anchorage): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1203 $1199 to $1206 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1217 $1130 to $1451 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1259 $1240 to $1276 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1462 $1462 to $1462 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1219 $1037 to $1399 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1535 $1535 to $1535 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1508 $1508 to $1508 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 3899 $3899 to $3899 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Alaska (Anchorage). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!