Statistics on Edinburgh-Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Gran Canaria from Edinburgh airport is $ 242 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 147 (in january) and $ 382 (in july), which is a saving of $ 95 or a surplus of $ 141 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $164 to $218 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Gran Canaria before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Gran Canaria plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Gran Canaria from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 147, saving $ 95 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 242). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 382).
Flight Edinburgh-Gran Canaria: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 109 | $ 147 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 154 | $ 194 | good price |
| March | $ 144 | $ 167 | good price |
| April | $ 242 | $ 297 | high price |
| May | $ 197 | $ 251 | fair price |
| June | $ 227 | $ 271 | fair price |
| July | $ 295 | $ 382 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 264 | $ 327 | high price |
| September | $ 210 | $ 263 | fair price |
| October | $ 197 | $ 267 | fair price |
| November | $ 130 | $ 155 | good price |
| December | $ 119 | $ 183 | good 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 Gran Canaria
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria range from $54 to $544. 12% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $109), 1% at the maximum price (from $490 to $544). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $164 to $218 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Gran Canaria flight
There are 3 companies that serve Edinburgh from Gran Canaria airport: Ryanair, EasyJet and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (68% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Gran Canaria route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Gran Canaria flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 23 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Gran Canaria flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $21. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Gran Canaria to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $16. Conversely, departing from Gran Canaria on a saturday may cost you an additional $24.
Top prices Edinburgh-Gran Canaria
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 20-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 213 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 12-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 218 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 12-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 220 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 13-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 216 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 01-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 218 | layover flight with Jet2 |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 20-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 212 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 08-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 128 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 17-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 219 | layover flight with Jet2 |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 24-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 152 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Gran Canaria | 19-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 188 | direct flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Gran Canaria to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 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-Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 178 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (72 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Gran Canaria 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: 94 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 111) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 134 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 163), 3 to 4 months ($ 163) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 130 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 144), 4 to 5 months ($ 155), 6 to 7 months ($ 164), 11 to 12 months ($ 154) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 245 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 287), 2 to 3 months ($ 290), 4 to 5 months ($ 291) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 141 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 247), 9 to 10 months ($ 237) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 204), 9 to 10 months ($ 259), 10 to 11 months ($ 269) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 265 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 276), 2 to 3 months ($ 344) |
| August | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 257 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 303), 1 to 2 months ($ 297), 2 to 3 months ($ 276), 3 to 4 months ($ 296), 8 to 9 months ($ 321), 9 to 10 months ($ 326), 10 to 11 months ($ 277) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 185 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 203), 2 to 3 months ($ 209), 3 to 4 months ($ 238) |
| October | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 178), 2 to 3 months ($ 208), 3 to 4 months ($ 232), 4 to 5 months ($ 251) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 92 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 104), 2 to 3 months ($ 104), 3 to 4 months ($ 128) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 102 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 113), 2 to 3 months ($ 145), 3 to 4 months ($ 161) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Gran Canaria are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Edinburgh to Gran Canaria: 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 | $ 305 $213 to $678 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 310 $218 to $470 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 413 $267 to $770 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 411 $255 to $622 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 358 $232 to $517 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 406 $216 to $882 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 316 $172 to $442 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 490 $243 to $1029 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 315 $128 to $479 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 468 $134 to $1827 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 389 $264 to $467 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 525 $369 to $741 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Gran Canaria.