Statistics on Edinburgh-Halifax 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 Halifax (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Halifax from Edinburgh airport is $ 860 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 697 (in september) and $ 1050 (in december), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 191 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $762 to $816 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Halifax before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Halifax plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8752 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Halifax from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 697, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 860). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1050).
Flight Edinburgh-Halifax: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 730 | $ 898 | fair price |
| February | $ 721 | $ 826 | fair price |
| March | $ 807 | $ 989 | high price |
| April | $ 833 | $ 1018 | high price |
| May | $ 654 | $ 750 | good price |
| June | $ 673 | $ 746 | good price |
| July | $ 683 | $ 824 | fair price |
| August | $ 715 | $ 864 | fair price |
| September | $ 619 | $ 697 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 660 | $ 787 | fair price |
| November | $ 737 | $ 859 | fair price |
| December | $ 868 | $ 1050 the most expensive | very 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 Halifax
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Halifax range from $435 to $1197. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $436 to $490), 1% at the maximum price (from $1143 to $1197). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $762 to $816 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Halifax flight
There are 8 companies that serve Edinburgh from Halifax airport: EasyJet, WestJet, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 8752 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Halifax route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Halifax flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 157 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Halifax 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 saturday may cost you an additional $59.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Halifax 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 $53. Conversely, departing from Halifax on a friday may cost you an additional $111.
Top prices Edinburgh-Halifax
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 07-07 to 25-07-2024 | $ 375 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 10-07 to 25-07-2024 | $ 374 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 02-08 to 15-08-2024 | $ 374 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 16-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 374 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 18-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 377 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 04-09 to 17-09-2024 | $ 375 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 11-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 375 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 18-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 374 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 22-09 to 28-09-2024 | $ 371 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 06-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 376 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Halifax 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 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 Edinburgh-Halifax flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Halifax, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 736 $, which is a saving of 124 $ 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 (138 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Halifax 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: 794 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 920 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 993 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 672 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 714), 2 to 3 months ($ 747) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 659 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 678) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 646 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 700), 4 to 5 months ($ 759) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 765), 5 to 6 months ($ 789), 6 to 7 months ($ 817) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 602 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 641) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 772), 2 to 3 months ($ 704), 6 to 7 months ($ 745) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 732 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 762) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 993 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Halifax are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Edinburgh to Halifax: 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 | $ 725 $661 to $849 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 643 $379 to $1608 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 579 $374 to $791 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 532 $374 to $911 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 460 $371 to $616 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 671 $367 to $948 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 869 $758 to $963 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 934 $934 to $934 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 897 $897 to $897 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1079 $796 to $1393 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1233 $1006 to $1600 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and december are cheaper to travel to Halifax. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!