Statistics on Calgary-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: Calgary)
The average price to go to Edinburgh from Calgary airport is $ 908 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 745 (in january) and $ 1199 (in december), which is a saving of $ 164 or a surplus of $ 292 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $813 to $867 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Edinburgh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Edinburgh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11951 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 745, saving $ 164 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 908). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1199).
Flight Calgary-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 627 | $ 745 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 638 | $ 747 | good price |
| March | $ 726 | $ 863 | good price |
| April | $ 799 | $ 907 | fair price |
| May | $ 747 | $ 868 | good price |
| June | $ 804 | $ 911 | fair price |
| July | $ 972 | $ 1119 | high price |
| August | $ 917 | $ 1050 | fair price |
| September | $ 852 | $ 915 | fair price |
| October | $ 700 | $ 795 | good price |
| November | $ 683 | $ 767 | good price |
| December | $ 839 | $ 1199 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 Calgary to Edinburgh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Edinburgh range from $541 to $1354. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $596), 1% at the maximum price (from $1300 to $1354). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $813 to $867 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Edinburgh flight
There are 10 companies that serve Calgary from Edinburgh airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Kish Airline, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Transat, flair airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 11951 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Calgary->Edinburgh route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Edinburgh flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 55 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Edinburgh 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 $41. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to Calgary departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a thursday may cost you an additional $86.
Top prices Calgary-Edinburgh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 17-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 645 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 19-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 22-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 570 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 24-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 571 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 04-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 565 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 611 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 21-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 654 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 09-09 to 14-09-2024 | $ 627 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 06-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 680 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Edinburgh | 13-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 642 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Edinburgh to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Calgary-Edinburgh flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 852 $, which is a saving of 56 $ 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 (176 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 682) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 682), 2 to 3 months ($ 688) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 845), 2 to 3 months ($ 786) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 841), 2 to 3 months ($ 813), 4 to 5 months ($ 897) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 3 to 4 months ($ 832), 5 to 6 months ($ 831) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 826 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 864), 3 to 4 months ($ 897), 4 to 5 months ($ 878) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 981 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1025), 3 to 4 months ($ 1028), 4 to 5 months ($ 1026), 5 to 6 months ($ 1032), 7 to 8 months ($ 1055) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 922 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1015), 2 to 3 months ($ 1027), 4 to 5 months ($ 945), 5 to 6 months ($ 1037), 6 to 7 months ($ 961), 7 to 8 months ($ 1040) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 827 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 910), 2 to 3 months ($ 872), 3 to 4 months ($ 909), 5 to 6 months ($ 849), 7 to 8 months ($ 898) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 688 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 761), 2 to 3 months ($ 751), 4 to 5 months ($ 730), 5 to 6 months ($ 793) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 700) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1091 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1129) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Calgary 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 | $ 676 $414 to $923 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 791 $545 to $1666 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 929 $733 to $1268 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 933 $654 to $1405 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 938 $627 to $2018 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 784 $515 to $1407 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 781 $627 to $871 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1151 $841 to $1853 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 844 $844 to $844 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 901 $901 to $901 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 903 $903 to $903 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 852 $852 to $852 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, october, december and april are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!