Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chile (Santiago) (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to Chile (Santiago) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1138 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 955 (in may) and $ 1354 (in october), which is a saving of $ 183 or a surplus of $ 216 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $930 to $982 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday 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 Chile (Santiago) 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-Chile (Santiago) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 16974 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chile (Santiago) 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 ($ 955, saving $ 183 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1138). Conversely, october will be the most expensive ($ 1354).

Flight Edinburgh-Chile (Santiago): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 935 $ 1212 fair price
February$ 888 $ 1080 fair price
March$ 827 $ 1017 good price
April$ 841 $ 1050 fair price
May$ 827 $ 955 very good price
June$ 884 $ 1063 fair price
July$ 1084 $ 1255 fair price
August$ 1071 $ 1227 fair price
September$ 880 $ 1059 fair price
October$ 925 $ 1354 very high price
November$ 877 $ 1130 fair price
December$ 978 $ 1244 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 Chile (Santiago)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chile (Santiago) range from $568 to $1602. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $569 to $620), 1% at the maximum price (from $1550 to $1602). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $930 to $982 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chile flight

There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chile (Santiago) airport: Air France, British Airways, Ryanair, KLM, EasyJet, Lufthansa, latam airlines group, Iberia, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Condor and Vueling Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 16974 flights analyzed in previous years, Air France was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Chile route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-Chile (Santiago) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $76. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $215.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Chile (Santiago) 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 $80. Conversely, departing from Chile (Santiago) on a thursday may cost you an additional $72.


Top prices Edinburgh-Chile (Santiago)

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Santiago12-03 to 16-03-2025$ 976 
Edinburgh → Santiago15-03 to 24-03-2025$ 988 
Edinburgh → Santiago20-03 to 27-03-2025$ 920 
Edinburgh → Santiago01-09 to 11-09-2025$ 921 
Edinburgh → Santiago02-09 to 21-09-2025$ 964 
Edinburgh → Santiago03-09 to 21-09-2025$ 952 
Edinburgh → Santiago14-09 to 28-09-2025$ 862 
Edinburgh → Santiago07-10 to 21-10-2025$ 982 
Edinburgh → Santiago08-10 to 15-10-2025$ 908 
Edinburgh → Santiago09-10 to 23-10-2025$ 911 


When to book your flight Edinburgh - Chile (Santiago) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-Chile 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 Chile (Santiago), it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1017 $, which is a saving of 121 $ 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 (137 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Chile (Santiago) 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: 1016 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1127), 5 to 6 months ($ 1127), 6 to 7 months ($ 1077)

February

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 951 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1044), 3 to 4 months ($ 1020), 4 to 5 months ($ 1035), 6 to 7 months ($ 985)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 858 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 978), 3 to 4 months ($ 929), 4 to 5 months ($ 995)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 945 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 976), 2 to 3 months ($ 1016), 4 to 5 months ($ 1036), 5 to 6 months ($ 1022), 6 to 7 months ($ 994), 7 to 8 months ($ 1007)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 833 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 953), 3 to 4 months ($ 936)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 883 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 972), 4 to 5 months ($ 945)

July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1118 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1122), 4 to 5 months ($ 1157), 5 to 6 months ($ 1253), 6 to 7 months ($ 1133), 7 to 8 months ($ 1136)

August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1084 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1207), 3 to 4 months ($ 1097), 5 to 6 months ($ 1148), 6 to 7 months ($ 1202)

September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 786 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 939), 5 to 6 months ($ 936), 6 to 7 months ($ 974), 7 to 8 months ($ 956), 9 to 10 months ($ 1012)

October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 918 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1003), 5 to 6 months ($ 945), 7 to 8 months ($ 1067), 8 to 9 months ($ 1054), 9 to 10 months ($ 1112), 10 to 11 months ($ 1305)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 887 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1125), 2 to 3 months ($ 968), 3 to 4 months ($ 947), 4 to 5 months ($ 1093), 7 to 8 months ($ 1092), 8 to 9 months ($ 1036), 9 to 10 months ($ 990)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1135 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1211), 5 to 6 months ($ 1210), 10 to 11 months ($ 1200)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Chile are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $34 more.



Edinburgh to Chile (Santiago): 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
February 2025$ 1410
$1216 to $1526
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March 2025$ 1022
$913 to $1274
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April 2025$ 1192
$1079 to $1489
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May 2025$ 1424
$1320 to $1552
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June 2025$ 1186
$1110 to $1287
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July 2025$ 1277
$1264 to $1288
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August 2025$ 1295
$1201 to $1478
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September 2025$ 1011
$862 to $1235
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October 2025$ 1074
$908 to $1315
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November 2025$ 1119
$1111 to $1128
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December 2025$ 1342
$1268 to $1415
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January 2026$ 1286
$1286 to $1286
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, september and october are cheaper to travel to Chile (Santiago). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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