Statistics on Edinburgh-Canberra 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 Canberra (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Canberra from Edinburgh airport is $ 1897 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1500 (in march) and $ 2362 (in december), which is a saving of $ 398 or a surplus of $ 465 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1423 to $1476 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Canberra before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Canberra plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1214 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Canberra from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1500, saving $ 398 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1897). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2362).
Flight Edinburgh-Canberra: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1680 | $ 2166 | high price |
| February | $ 1468 | $ 1676 | good price |
| March | $ 1372 | $ 1500 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1408 | $ 1604 | good price |
| May | $ 1351 | $ 1501 | good price |
| June | $ 1545 | $ 1744 | fair price |
| July | $ 1785 | $ 2196 | high price |
| August | $ 1627 | $ 1925 | fair price |
| September | $ 1712 | $ 2057 | fair price |
| October | $ 1778 | $ 2110 | fair price |
| November | $ 1573 | $ 1912 | fair price |
| December | $ 2030 | $ 2362 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 Canberra
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Canberra range from $1159 to $2740. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1159 to $1212), 2% at the maximum price (from $2687 to $2740). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1423 to $1476 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Canberra flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Canberra airport: Qatar Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 1214 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (37% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Canberra route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Canberra 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 $177. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $117.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Canberra 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 $132. Conversely, departing from Canberra on a wednesday may cost you an additional $152.
Top prices Edinburgh-Canberra
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Canberra | 23-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1893 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Canberra | 19-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 3277 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Edinburgh → Canberra | 21-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 3501 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Canberra | 22-12 to 28-12-2024 | $ 2512 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Canberra | 12-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 1546 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Edinburgh → Sydney | 17-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 860 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Sydney | 03-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 838 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Sydney | 12-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 860 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Sydney | 19-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 828 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Canberra | 01-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1481 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Canberra 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 3 to 4 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-Canberra flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Canberra, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1750 $, which is a saving of 147 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, you will pay the full price (191 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Canberra 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Canberra are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $74. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $120 more.
Edinburgh to Canberra: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1893 $1893 to $1893 | fair price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 3097 $2512 to $3501 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1546 $1546 to $1546 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1481 $1481 to $1481 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and june are cheaper to travel to Canberra. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!