Statistics on Edinburgh-Cancun 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 Cancun (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Cancun from Edinburgh airport is $ 868 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 775 (in february) and $ 1039 (in august), which is a saving of $ 94 or a surplus of $ 171 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $832 to $888 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cancun before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Cancun plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cancun from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 775, saving $ 94 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 868). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1039).
Flight Edinburgh-Cancun: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 645 | $ 778 | good price |
| February | $ 652 | $ 775 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 656 | $ 783 | good price |
| April | $ 787 | $ 913 | fair price |
| May | $ 741 | $ 814 | good price |
| June | $ 767 | $ 840 | fair price |
| July | $ 873 | $ 1021 | high price |
| August | $ 937 | $ 1039 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 718 | $ 801 | good price |
| October | $ 764 | $ 882 | fair price |
| November | $ 690 | $ 815 | good price |
| December | $ 767 | $ 949 | 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 Cancun
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cancun range from $444 to $1276. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $444 to $500), 1% at the maximum price (from $1221 to $1276). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $832 to $888 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Cancun flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Cancun airport: British Airways, EasyJet, United, KLM, Ryanair, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines, jetBlue, WestJet 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 (26% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Cancun route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Cancun flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cancun 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 $27. Conversely, departing from Cancun on a friday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Edinburgh-Cancun
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 20-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 702 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 13-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 695 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 695 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 03-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 668 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 04-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 06-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 697 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 06-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 696 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 04-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 707 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Cancun | 05-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 669 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Cancun to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Cancun 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 Cancun, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 828 $, which is a saving of 40 $ 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 (59 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Cancun 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: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 726), 2 to 3 months ($ 773), 3 to 4 months ($ 697), 5 to 6 months ($ 741), 6 to 7 months ($ 738), 7 to 8 months ($ 771) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 716), 2 to 3 months ($ 749), 3 to 4 months ($ 740), 4 to 5 months ($ 716), 7 to 8 months ($ 753) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 749), 3 to 4 months ($ 754), 4 to 5 months ($ 727), 5 to 6 months ($ 685), 7 to 8 months ($ 705), 8 to 9 months ($ 745), 9 to 10 months ($ 778) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 901), 3 to 4 months ($ 875), 4 to 5 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 876), 7 to 8 months ($ 856) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 808), 4 to 5 months ($ 777), 5 to 6 months ($ 793), 6 to 7 months ($ 768), 7 to 8 months ($ 751), 9 to 10 months ($ 781), 10 to 11 months ($ 756), 11 to 12 months ($ 799) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 675 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 815), 6 to 7 months ($ 828), 7 to 8 months ($ 806), 8 to 9 months ($ 784), 10 to 11 months ($ 776), 11 to 12 months ($ 818) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 767 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1009), 6 to 7 months ($ 954), 8 to 9 months ($ 950), 9 to 10 months ($ 850) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 928 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1013), 2 to 3 months ($ 1005), 7 to 8 months ($ 962), 8 to 9 months ($ 971), 9 to 10 months ($ 947), 11 to 12 months ($ 977) |
| September | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 765), 2 to 3 months ($ 769), 8 to 9 months ($ 768), 9 to 10 months ($ 717), 10 to 11 months ($ 715) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 800 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 809), 2 to 3 months ($ 829), 3 to 4 months ($ 841), 4 to 5 months ($ 864), 9 to 10 months ($ 829), 11 to 12 months ($ 809) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 3 to 4 months ($ 759), 8 to 9 months ($ 799), 10 to 11 months ($ 739) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 918), 1 to 2 months ($ 909), 2 to 3 months ($ 910), 3 to 4 months ($ 860), 5 to 6 months ($ 878) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Cancun are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Edinburgh to Cancun: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | $ 768 $679 to $963 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 882 $717 to $1130 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 839 $665 to $1068 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 996 $689 to $2036 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 763 $693 to $1092 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 770 $668 to $941 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 760 $690 to $971 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 992 $797 to $1373 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 819 $669 to $1131 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 857 $822 to $908 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 941 $824 to $1222 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1302 $1272 to $1336 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, january, march and july are cheaper to travel to Cancun. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!