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 $ 749 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 640 (in may) and $ 940 (in august), which is a saving of $ 110 or a surplus of $ 191 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vancouver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Vancouver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vancouver from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 640, saving $ 110 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 749). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 940).
Flight Edinburgh-Vancouver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 605 | $ 741 | fair price |
| February | $ 587 | $ 688 | good price |
| March | $ 593 | $ 719 | fair price |
| April | $ 630 | $ 727 | fair price |
| May | $ 568 | $ 640 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 605 | $ 687 | good price |
| July | $ 709 | $ 813 | fair price |
| August | $ 821 | $ 940 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 613 | $ 684 | good price |
| October | $ 624 | $ 730 | fair price |
| November | $ 605 | $ 704 | good price |
| December | $ 752 | $ 911 | 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 Vancouver
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Vancouver range from $430 to $1182. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $430 to $484), 1% at the maximum price (from $1129 to $1182). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Vancouver flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Vancouver airport: British Airways, EasyJet, Air Canada, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa, United, Air France, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% 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 $31. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vancouver 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 $31. Conversely, departing from Vancouver on a saturday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Edinburgh-Vancouver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 14-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 498 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 16-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 566 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 18-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 472 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 20-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 573 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 21-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 511 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 01-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 470 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 06-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 478 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 08-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 476 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 18-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 606 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Vancouver | 07-09 to 21-09-2024 | $ 567 | layover flight with EasyJet |
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 sunday.
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 694 $, which is a saving of 55 $ 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 (99 $ 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: 590 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 715), 3 to 4 months ($ 649), 5 to 6 months ($ 643), 6 to 7 months ($ 647), 10 to 11 months ($ 728) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 661), 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 3 to 4 months ($ 623), 4 to 5 months ($ 618), 6 to 7 months ($ 632) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 705), 3 to 4 months ($ 661), 4 to 5 months ($ 638), 5 to 6 months ($ 599), 7 to 8 months ($ 659), 8 to 9 months ($ 628) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 663 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 696), 5 to 6 months ($ 711), 6 to 7 months ($ 703), 7 to 8 months ($ 707), 8 to 9 months ($ 696), 10 to 11 months ($ 676) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 602 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 5 to 6 months ($ 630), 6 to 7 months ($ 618), 7 to 8 months ($ 611), 10 to 11 months ($ 631) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 639), 2 to 3 months ($ 674), 6 to 7 months ($ 672), 7 to 8 months ($ 656), 8 to 9 months ($ 641), 10 to 11 months ($ 648) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 802), 7 to 8 months ($ 769), 8 to 9 months ($ 769), 9 to 10 months ($ 720), 11 to 12 months ($ 760) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 820 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 892), 3 to 4 months ($ 824), 4 to 5 months ($ 894), 9 to 10 months ($ 917), 10 to 11 months ($ 859) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 642 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 654), 4 to 5 months ($ 658), 9 to 10 months ($ 655), 10 to 11 months ($ 648) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 623 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 724), 3 to 4 months ($ 630), 8 to 9 months ($ 718), 9 to 10 months ($ 713), 10 to 11 months ($ 662), 11 to 12 months ($ 669) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 600 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 624), 3 to 4 months ($ 661), 4 to 5 months ($ 602), 5 to 6 months ($ 619), 10 to 11 months ($ 686) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 902), 4 to 5 months ($ 774), 5 to 6 months ($ 748), 7 to 8 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 851), 10 to 11 months ($ 860) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Vancouver are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $23 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 637 $452 to $1500 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 658 $465 to $952 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 814 $728 to $970 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 861 $702 to $1078 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 718 $512 to $859 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 822 $667 to $935 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 822 $696 to $1047 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 948 $820 to $1216 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 874 $739 to $933 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 826 $735 to $1096 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 857 $741 to $1439 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 974 $806 to $1101 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and august are cheaper to travel to Vancouver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!