Statistics on Edinburgh-Perth 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 Perth (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Perth from Edinburgh airport is $ 1459 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1290 (in may) and $ 1771 (in december), which is a saving of $ 169 or a surplus of $ 312 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1026 to $1080 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Perth before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Perth plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Perth from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1290, saving $ 169 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1459). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1771).
Flight Edinburgh-Perth: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1347 | $ 1657 | fair price |
| February | $ 1231 | $ 1487 | fair price |
| March | $ 1101 | $ 1300 | good price |
| April | $ 1268 | $ 1500 | fair price |
| May | $ 1098 | $ 1290 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1139 | $ 1314 | good price |
| July | $ 1374 | $ 1573 | fair price |
| August | $ 1303 | $ 1483 | fair price |
| September | $ 1084 | $ 1330 | good price |
| October | $ 1132 | $ 1449 | fair price |
| November | $ 1073 | $ 1345 | good price |
| December | $ 1379 | $ 1771 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 Perth
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Perth range from $918 to $1943. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $918 to $972), 1% at the maximum price (from $1889 to $1943). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1026 to $1080 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Perth flight
There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Perth airport: Turkish Airlines, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Swiss, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Norwegian, Diamond Sakha Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Perth route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Perth 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 $65. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $68.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Perth to Edinburgh 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 $33. Conversely, departing from Perth on a saturday may cost you an additional $34.
Top prices Edinburgh-Perth
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Perth | 01-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 08-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 945 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 12-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 965 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 943 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 14-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 972 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 15-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 947 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 02-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 957 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 15-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 970 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Perth | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 932 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Perth to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Perth 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 Perth, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1351 $, which is a saving of 108 $ 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 (312 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Perth 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1650), 4 to 5 months ($ 1535), 5 to 6 months ($ 1382), 6 to 7 months ($ 1412), 7 to 8 months ($ 1310), 9 to 10 months ($ 1391), 10 to 11 months ($ 1540) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1159 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1376), 5 to 6 months ($ 1329), 6 to 7 months ($ 1355), 7 to 8 months ($ 1316), 9 to 10 months ($ 1236), 10 to 11 months ($ 1345) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1151 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1236), 6 to 7 months ($ 1271), 7 to 8 months ($ 1279), 8 to 9 months ($ 1240), 10 to 11 months ($ 1219) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1434 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1470), 3 to 4 months ($ 1485), 5 to 6 months ($ 1494), 6 to 7 months ($ 1476), 8 to 9 months ($ 1500), 10 to 11 months ($ 1463) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1147 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1221), 2 to 3 months ($ 1201), 7 to 8 months ($ 1256) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1196 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1218), 2 to 3 months ($ 1196), 3 to 4 months ($ 1210), 4 to 5 months ($ 1254) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1380 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1540), 2 to 3 months ($ 1517), 3 to 4 months ($ 1549), 4 to 5 months ($ 1544), 6 to 7 months ($ 1567) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1256 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1311), 2 to 3 months ($ 1429) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1134 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1173), 3 to 4 months ($ 1142), 4 to 5 months ($ 1274), 5 to 6 months ($ 1322), 6 to 7 months ($ 1288), 8 to 9 months ($ 1310) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1168 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1193), 4 to 5 months ($ 1233), 5 to 6 months ($ 1292), 6 to 7 months ($ 1290), 7 to 8 months ($ 1313), 8 to 9 months ($ 1372), 9 to 10 months ($ 1340) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1088 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1232), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1127), 6 to 7 months ($ 1136), 7 to 8 months ($ 1164), 8 to 9 months ($ 1203), 9 to 10 months ($ 1289) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1361 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1720), 4 to 5 months ($ 1520), 5 to 6 months ($ 1509), 6 to 7 months ($ 1443), 8 to 9 months ($ 1382), 9 to 10 months ($ 1587), 10 to 11 months ($ 1605) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Perth are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $38 more.
Edinburgh to Perth: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1655 $1089 to $3466 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1017 $862 to $1467 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1157 $989 to $1695 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1326 $1056 to $2038 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1577 $1119 to $6469 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1141 $917 to $4320 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1136 $927 to $1480 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1168 $952 to $4780 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1423 $1007 to $1803 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1517 $1231 to $5856 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1319 $1089 to $6027 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1313 $1102 to $1545 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Perth. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!