Statistics on Edinburgh-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 Saint Lucia (Castries) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1066 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 837 (in march) and $ 1376 (in december), which is a saving of $ 229 or a surplus of $ 311 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $752 to $806 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Saint Lucia (Castries) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8972 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saint Lucia (Castries) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 837, saving $ 229 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1066). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1376).
Flight Edinburgh-Saint Lucia (Castries): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 853 | $ 986 | good price |
| February | $ 910 | $ 1065 | fair price |
| March | $ 765 | $ 837 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 996 | $ 1254 | high price |
| May | $ 784 | $ 992 | good price |
| June | $ 776 | $ 879 | good price |
| July | $ 920 | $ 1158 | fair price |
| August | $ 1094 | $ 1302 | high price |
| September | $ 789 | $ 933 | good price |
| October | $ 847 | $ 1079 | fair price |
| November | $ 802 | $ 929 | good price |
| December | $ 1075 | $ 1376 the most expensive | very 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 Saint Lucia (Castries)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Saint Lucia (Castries) range from $591 to $1880. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $591 to $645), 1% at the maximum price (from $1826 to $1880). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $752 to $806 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Saint Lucia flight
There are 8 companies that serve Edinburgh from Saint Lucia (Castries) airport: British Airways, EasyJet, Flybe, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, KLM, Air France and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 8972 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Saint Lucia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $33. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $58. Conversely, departing from Saint Lucia (Castries) on a friday may cost you an additional $67.
Top prices Edinburgh-Saint Lucia (Castries)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Castries | 02-06 to 06-06-2024 | $ 804 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 08-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 794 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 10-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 790 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 11-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 790 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 07-07 to 17-07-2024 | $ 996 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 15-07 to 29-07-2024 | $ 941 | layover flight with Delta |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 18-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 1022 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 01-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 951 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 08-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 840 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Castries | 01-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 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-Saint Lucia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Saint Lucia (Castries), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 954 $, which is a saving of 112 $ 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 (104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Saint Lucia (Castries) 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 861 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 980), 4 to 5 months ($ 930) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 919 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1050), 2 to 3 months ($ 1028), 3 to 4 months ($ 1060), 4 to 5 months ($ 960) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 771 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 817), 4 to 5 months ($ 836), 5 to 6 months ($ 802) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1144 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1200) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 924 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 962) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 855 $) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 980 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1008), 5 to 6 months ($ 1032) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 883 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 852 $) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 875 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 884), 3 to 4 months ($ 911) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1220 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1253) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Saint Lucia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $20 more.
Edinburgh to Saint Lucia (Castries): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 793 $790 to $804 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1001 $941 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1159 $1022 to $1368 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 951 $951 to $951 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1045 $1045 to $1045 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1068 $1068 to $1068 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 840 $840 to $840 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 914 $914 to $914 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, december and april are cheaper to travel to Saint Lucia (Castries). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!