Statistics on Edinburgh-Ottawa 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 Ottawa (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Ottawa from Edinburgh airport is $ 819 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 705 (in june) and $ 999 (in august), which is a saving of $ 115 or a surplus of $ 181 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $702 to $756 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ottawa before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Ottawa plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3855 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ottawa from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 705, saving $ 115 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 819). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 999).
Flight Edinburgh-Ottawa: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 733 | $ 863 | fair price |
| February | $ 611 | $ 716 | good price |
| March | $ 721 | $ 813 | fair price |
| April | $ 742 | $ 881 | fair price |
| May | $ 654 | $ 707 | good price |
| June | $ 602 | $ 705 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 770 | $ 913 | fair price |
| August | $ 862 | $ 999 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 652 | $ 726 | good price |
| October | $ 695 | $ 806 | fair price |
| November | $ 695 | $ 769 | fair price |
| December | $ 787 | $ 924 | 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 Ottawa
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Ottawa range from $432 to $1241. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 2% at the maximum price (from $1187 to $1241). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $702 to $756 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Ottawa flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Ottawa airport: Air Canada, Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, United, KLM, WestJet, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic.
Data analysis:
Of the 3855 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Ottawa route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Ottawa flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $44. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $38.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $79. Conversely, departing from Ottawa on a friday may cost you an additional $97.
Top prices Edinburgh-Ottawa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 661 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 06-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 725 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 740 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 15-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 731 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 18-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 714 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 21-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 718 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 24-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 705 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 09-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 745 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 17-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 724 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Edinburgh → Ottawa | 08-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 589 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Ottawa 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-Ottawa flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Ottawa, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 748 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (77 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Ottawa 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 656 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 876 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 676 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 681), 2 to 3 months ($ 689), 3 to 4 months ($ 697) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 679), 2 to 3 months ($ 693) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 828 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 892), 4 to 5 months ($ 910) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 841 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 913) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 720 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 889 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Ottawa are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $30 more.
Edinburgh to Ottawa: 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 | $ 931 $931 to $931 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 724 $642 to $866 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 845 $765 to $877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 943 $943 to $943 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 734 $724 to $745 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 758 $758 to $758 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 584 $578 to $589 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 884 $884 to $884 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august, october and march are cheaper to travel to Ottawa. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!