Statistics on Edinburgh-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Punta Cana from Edinburgh airport is $ 879 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 721 (in september) and $ 1094 (in july), which is a saving of $ 159 or a surplus of $ 215 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $593 to $647 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Punta Cana before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Punta Cana plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16163 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Punta Cana from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 721, saving $ 159 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 879). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1094).
Flight Edinburgh-Punta Cana: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 678 | $ 825 | fair price |
| February | $ 707 | $ 911 | fair price |
| March | $ 659 | $ 776 | good price |
| April | $ 781 | $ 974 | fair price |
| May | $ 604 | $ 776 | good price |
| June | $ 626 | $ 767 | good price |
| July | $ 870 | $ 1094 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 874 | $ 1039 | high price |
| September | $ 572 | $ 721 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 654 | $ 875 | fair price |
| November | $ 638 | $ 760 | good price |
| December | $ 816 | $ 1026 | 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 Punta Cana
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Punta Cana range from $431 to $1293. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $431 to $485), 1% at the maximum price (from $1239 to $1293). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $593 to $647 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Punta Cana flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Punta Cana airport: Air France, KLM, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Delta, Air Canada, United and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 16163 flights analyzed in previous years, Air France was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Punta Cana route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Punta Cana 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 tuesday may cost you an additional $26.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Punta Cana to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $60. Conversely, departing from Punta Cana on a friday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Edinburgh-Punta Cana
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 01-06 to 05-06-2024 | $ 869 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 788 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 04-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 792 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 847 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 729 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 15-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 797 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 03-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with Delta |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 14-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 829 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 10-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 870 | layover flight with Delta |
| Edinburgh → Punta Cana | 24-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 919 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Punta Cana to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 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-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 783 $, which is a saving of 96 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (129 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Punta Cana 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 653 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 763), 4 to 5 months ($ 655), 5 to 6 months ($ 692) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 906), 3 to 4 months ($ 903), 4 to 5 months ($ 716) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 753), 2 to 3 months ($ 724), 3 to 4 months ($ 776), 4 to 5 months ($ 747), 6 to 7 months ($ 714) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 848 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 963), 2 to 3 months ($ 930), 3 to 4 months ($ 904) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 733), 3 to 4 months ($ 701), 5 to 6 months ($ 675) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 750), 1 to 2 months ($ 742), 2 to 3 months ($ 741), 5 to 6 months ($ 766) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 997 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1003), 1 to 2 months ($ 1010), 3 to 4 months ($ 1020) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 875 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 992), 3 to 4 months ($ 935) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 614 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 713), 3 to 4 months ($ 691), 4 to 5 months ($ 654) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 727 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 850), 2 to 3 months ($ 765), 3 to 4 months ($ 786), 4 to 5 months ($ 780), 5 to 6 months ($ 741), 9 to 10 months ($ 873), 10 to 11 months ($ 823) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 669 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 718), 2 to 3 months ($ 688), 3 to 4 months ($ 680), 4 to 5 months ($ 729) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 844 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1026), 2 to 3 months ($ 996), 3 to 4 months ($ 963) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Punta Cana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $50 more.
Edinburgh to Punta Cana: 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 | $ 996 $976 to $1014 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 825 $729 to $1008 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 970 $907 to $1102 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 982 $952 to $1025 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 921 $920 to $923 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 926 $916 to $935 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1900 $1900 to $1900 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1610 $1610 to $1610 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1560 $829 to $3537 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1129 $1129 to $1129 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 973 $870 to $1519 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1132 $1132 to $1132 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july and august are cheaper to travel to Punta Cana. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!