Statistics on Edinburgh-Washington D. C. 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 Washington D. C. (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Washington D. C. from Edinburgh airport is $ 766 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 581 (in february) and $ 1081 (in august), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 315 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $539 to $593 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Washington D. C. before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Washington D. C. plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60071 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Washington D. C. from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 581, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 766). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1081).
Flight Edinburgh-Washington D. C.: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 486 | $ 619 | good price |
| February | $ 470 | $ 581 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 508 | $ 625 | good price |
| April | $ 575 | $ 741 | good price |
| May | $ 598 | $ 757 | fair price |
| June | $ 682 | $ 895 | fair price |
| July | $ 831 | $ 1025 | high price |
| August | $ 850 | $ 1081 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 593 | $ 786 | fair price |
| October | $ 576 | $ 750 | fair price |
| November | $ 516 | $ 608 | good price |
| December | $ 592 | $ 725 | 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 Edinburgh to Washington D. C.
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Washington D. C. range from $377 to $1401. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $431), 1% at the maximum price (from $1347 to $1401). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $539 to $593 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Washington D. C. flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Washington D. C. airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, United, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 60071 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Washington D. C. route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Washington D. C. flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 507 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Washington D. C. 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 $53. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $82.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Washington D. C. to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $60. Conversely, departing from Washington D. C. on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Top prices Edinburgh-Washington D. C.
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 04-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 464 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 09-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 470 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 16-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 394 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 20-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 466 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 404 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 09-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 441 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 11-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 417 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 422 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Washington D. C. | 13-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 471 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Washington D. C. 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 Edinburgh-Washington D. C. flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Washington D. C., it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 750 $, which is a saving of 16 $ 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 (140 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Washington D. C. 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: 557 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 584), 2 to 3 months ($ 574), 4 to 5 months ($ 563), 5 to 6 months ($ 611), 8 to 9 months ($ 608), 9 to 10 months ($ 602) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 532 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 539), 2 to 3 months ($ 544), 4 to 5 months ($ 578), 5 to 6 months ($ 562), 6 to 7 months ($ 556), 7 to 8 months ($ 564) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 544 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 576), 3 to 4 months ($ 550), 4 to 5 months ($ 564), 5 to 6 months ($ 566), 7 to 8 months ($ 569), 8 to 9 months ($ 571) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 651 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 707), 4 to 5 months ($ 699), 5 to 6 months ($ 681), 6 to 7 months ($ 655), 8 to 9 months ($ 660), 9 to 10 months ($ 711), 10 to 11 months ($ 724) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 722), 4 to 5 months ($ 755), 5 to 6 months ($ 730), 7 to 8 months ($ 724), 8 to 9 months ($ 692), 10 to 11 months ($ 731) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 774 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 820), 2 to 3 months ($ 891), 3 to 4 months ($ 890), 8 to 9 months ($ 830), 10 to 11 months ($ 787), 11 to 12 months ($ 856) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 940 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 1018), 6 to 7 months ($ 1007), 9 to 10 months ($ 1007), 10 to 11 months ($ 971), 11 to 12 months ($ 995) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 969 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1014), 2 to 3 months ($ 1057), 4 to 5 months ($ 1072), 6 to 7 months ($ 1081), 7 to 8 months ($ 1046) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 719 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 758), 4 to 5 months ($ 753), 5 to 6 months ($ 753), 6 to 7 months ($ 781), 7 to 8 months ($ 745) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 651 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 738), 8 to 9 months ($ 747) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 527 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 569), 2 to 3 months ($ 551), 4 to 5 months ($ 578), 5 to 6 months ($ 585) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 652 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 700), 2 to 3 months ($ 678), 4 to 5 months ($ 665), 5 to 6 months ($ 672), 6 to 7 months ($ 673), 8 to 9 months ($ 719) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Washington D. C. are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Edinburgh to Washington D. C.: 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 | $ 1132 $549 to $2383 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1071 $592 to $2131 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1015 $624 to $1627 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1096 $507 to $1507 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 743 $464 to $1025 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 742 $488 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 530 $394 to $788 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 610 $414 to $788 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 499 $417 to $546 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 542 $417 to $689 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 700 $487 to $830 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2392 $2392 to $2392 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Washington D. C.. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!