Statistics on Edinburgh-Vancouver 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 Vancouver (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Vancouver from Edinburgh airport is $ 783 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 683 (in february) and $ 985 (in august), which is a saving of $ 100 or a surplus of $ 202 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $597 to $651 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vancouver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Vancouver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vancouver from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 683, saving $ 100 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 783). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 985).
Flight Edinburgh-Vancouver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 644 | $ 755 | fair price |
| February | $ 600 | $ 683 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 653 | $ 768 | fair price |
| April | $ 710 | $ 810 | fair price |
| May | $ 653 | $ 702 | good price |
| June | $ 705 | $ 760 | fair price |
| July | $ 788 | $ 868 | fair price |
| August | $ 895 | $ 985 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 659 | $ 707 | good price |
| October | $ 684 | $ 737 | good price |
| November | $ 655 | $ 720 | good price |
| December | $ 769 | $ 896 | 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 Vancouver
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Vancouver range from $487 to $1193. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $488 to $542), 1% at the maximum price (from $1139 to $1193). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $651 to $705 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Vancouver flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Vancouver airport: EasyJet, Air Canada, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, WestJet, KLM, Aer Lingus, United, Air France and Virgin Atlantic.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Vancouver route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Vancouver 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 $23. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vancouver 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 $36. Conversely, departing from Vancouver on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Edinburgh-Vancouver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 06-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 504 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 08-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 09-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 17-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 486 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 26-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 512 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 02-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 495 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 05-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 506 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 09-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 460 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 10-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 510 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 08-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 514 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Vancouver to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Vancouver 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 Vancouver, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 721 $, which is a saving of 62 $ 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 (98 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Vancouver 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 687 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 750), 2 to 3 months ($ 752), 3 to 4 months ($ 703), 5 to 6 months ($ 694), 6 to 7 months ($ 704) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 616 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 632), 2 to 3 months ($ 622), 3 to 4 months ($ 620), 4 to 5 months ($ 636), 6 to 7 months ($ 661) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 679 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 755), 3 to 4 months ($ 702), 4 to 5 months ($ 682), 6 to 7 months ($ 711), 7 to 8 months ($ 741), 8 to 9 months ($ 697) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 768), 5 to 6 months ($ 783), 6 to 7 months ($ 780), 7 to 8 months ($ 804) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 689), 5 to 6 months ($ 682), 6 to 7 months ($ 672), 7 to 8 months ($ 687), 8 to 9 months ($ 694) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 701 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 726), 7 to 8 months ($ 719), 8 to 9 months ($ 752) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 850), 2 to 3 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 850), 8 to 9 months ($ 801), 9 to 10 months ($ 845), 10 to 11 months ($ 859) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 865 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 923), 3 to 4 months ($ 876), 9 to 10 months ($ 974) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 664), 3 to 4 months ($ 694), 9 to 10 months ($ 668), 10 to 11 months ($ 700) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 684), 3 to 4 months ($ 643), 4 to 5 months ($ 727), 10 to 11 months ($ 714), 11 to 12 months ($ 674) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 671), 3 to 4 months ($ 636), 4 to 5 months ($ 661) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 881), 3 to 4 months ($ 766), 4 to 5 months ($ 768), 6 to 7 months ($ 766) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Vancouver are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Edinburgh to Vancouver: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | $ 990 $921 to $1097 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 870 $679 to $1086 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 563 $460 to $816 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 583 $455 to $899 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 799 $667 to $968 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 790 $649 to $1209 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 706 $614 to $879 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 778 $514 to $947 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 745 $732 to $782 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 966 $838 to $1060 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 781 $781 to $781 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 731 $700 to $761 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Vancouver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!