Statistics on Atlanta-Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Edinburgh from Atlanta airport is $ 1060 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 752 (in february) and $ 1759 (in june), which is a saving of $ 308 or a surplus of $ 700 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $596 to $650 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Edinburgh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Edinburgh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18369 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 752, saving $ 308 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1060). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1759).
Flight Atlanta-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 650 | $ 804 | good price |
| February | $ 603 | $ 752 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 658 | $ 808 | good price |
| April | $ 688 | $ 858 | good price |
| May | $ 778 | $ 989 | good price |
| June | $ 1350 | $ 1759 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 1201 | $ 1610 | high price |
| August | $ 1101 | $ 1427 | high price |
| September | $ 722 | $ 940 | good price |
| October | $ 657 | $ 807 | good price |
| November | $ 721 | $ 872 | good price |
| December | $ 829 | $ 1084 | 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 Atlanta to Edinburgh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh range from $487 to $1950. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $488 to $542), 1% at the maximum price (from $1896 to $1950). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $650 to $705 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Edinburgh flight
There are 13 companies that serve Atlanta from Edinburgh airport: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air France, United, jetBlue, British Airways, Delta, Air Canada, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Finnair and SAS.
Data analysis:
Of the 18369 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Atlanta->Edinburgh route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-Edinburgh flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 1045 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Edinburgh flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $69. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $87.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to Atlanta departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a saturday may cost you an additional $96.
Top prices Atlanta-Edinburgh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 16-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 803 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 18-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 733 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 21-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 800 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 03-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 662 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 06-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 733 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 01-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 812 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 07-10 to 12-10-2024 | $ 646 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 17-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 616 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 18-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 646 | layover flight with SAS |
| Atlanta → Edinburgh | 23-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 677 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Edinburgh 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 11 to 12 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 Atlanta-Edinburgh 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 Atlanta to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 938 $, which is a saving of 122 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (379 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Edinburgh 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: 671 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 679), 3 to 4 months ($ 717) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 743), 1 to 2 months ($ 682) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 695 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 804), 2 to 3 months ($ 728) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 753), 3 to 4 months ($ 846) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 856 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 878), 3 to 4 months ($ 943) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1404 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1737), 2 to 3 months ($ 1585), 10 to 11 months ($ 1699) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1282 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1364), 3 to 4 months ($ 1533) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1158 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1168), 3 to 4 months ($ 1172), 4 to 5 months ($ 1370) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 836), 1 to 2 months ($ 705), 3 to 4 months ($ 821) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 671 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 700), 3 to 4 months ($ 750), 4 to 5 months ($ 791) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 788 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 866), 1 to 2 months ($ 795), 3 to 4 months ($ 825) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1040), 1 to 2 months ($ 1038), 3 to 4 months ($ 993) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $30 more.
Atlanta to Edinburgh: 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 | $ 1254 $733 to $2538 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1570 $662 to $2820 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1536 $776 to $4026 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1400 $602 to $2454 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1268 $949 to $2164 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 710 $616 to $919 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1179 $867 to $1379 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1358 $940 to $1561 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1524 $1524 to $1524 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1149 $1149 to $1149 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1101 $904 to $1322 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1307 $1302 to $1310 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!