Statistics on Edinburgh-Calgary 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 Calgary (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Calgary from Edinburgh airport is $ 832 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 689 (in february) and $ 1017 (in august), which is a saving of $ 144 or a surplus of $ 186 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $808 to $862 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Calgary before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Calgary plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 30275 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Calgary from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 689, saving $ 144 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 832). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1017).
Flight Edinburgh-Calgary: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 616 | $ 735 | good price |
| February | $ 579 | $ 689 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 674 | $ 816 | fair price |
| April | $ 758 | $ 862 | fair price |
| May | $ 689 | $ 743 | good price |
| June | $ 748 | $ 837 | fair price |
| July | $ 831 | $ 944 | high price |
| August | $ 920 | $ 1017 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 753 | $ 805 | fair price |
| October | $ 737 | $ 825 | fair price |
| November | $ 654 | $ 715 | good price |
| December | $ 814 | $ 990 | high 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 Calgary
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Calgary range from $485 to $1293. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $485 to $539), 1% at the maximum price (from $1239 to $1293). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Calgary flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Calgary airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Air Canada, WestJet, KLM, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, United, British Airways and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 30275 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Calgary route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Calgary flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 173 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Calgary flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $62. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Calgary to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $49. Conversely, departing from Calgary on a friday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices Edinburgh-Calgary
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 18-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 478 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 20-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 445 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 21-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 440 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 23-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 383 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 03-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 521 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 04-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 521 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 06-06 to 20-06-2024 | $ 534 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 530 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 546 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Calgary | 09-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 541 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Calgary to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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-Calgary 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 Calgary, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 752 $, which is a saving of 80 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (86 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Calgary 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 646 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 720), 2 to 3 months ($ 685) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 613 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 645), 3 to 4 months ($ 619), 4 to 5 months ($ 651) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 677 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 783), 3 to 4 months ($ 708), 5 to 6 months ($ 720) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 801 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 849), 2 to 3 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 844), 4 to 5 months ($ 821), 5 to 6 months ($ 809) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 650) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 714 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 821), 2 to 3 months ($ 762), 6 to 7 months ($ 837) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 863 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 915), 3 to 4 months ($ 927), 6 to 7 months ($ 933), 7 to 8 months ($ 897), 8 to 9 months ($ 899), 9 to 10 months ($ 890), 10 to 11 months ($ 871) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 909), 4 to 5 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 1015), 9 to 10 months ($ 1013), 10 to 11 months ($ 957) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 614 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 803), 1 to 2 months ($ 737), 2 to 3 months ($ 694), 4 to 5 months ($ 716), 5 to 6 months ($ 779), 11 to 12 months ($ 801) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 664 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 733), 5 to 6 months ($ 776), 6 to 7 months ($ 809) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 704) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 962), 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 10 to 11 months ($ 984) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Calgary are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $33 more.
Edinburgh to Calgary: 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 | $ 555 $360 to $1436 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 728 $521 to $1172 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 883 $655 to $1133 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 958 $785 to $1265 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 682 $541 to $1055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 818 $470 to $1205 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 870 $779 to $1105 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 981 $823 to $1282 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 896 $743 to $1263 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 879 $778 to $1174 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 831 $775 to $889 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1163 $843 to $1343 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Calgary. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!