Statistics on Edinburgh-Azores (Ponta Delgada) 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 the Azores (Ponta Delgada) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to the Azores (Ponta Delgada) from Edinburgh airport is $ 281 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 196 (in november) and $ 403 (in august), which is a saving of $ 85 or a surplus of $ 122 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $209 to $261 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to the Azores (Ponta Delgada) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Azores (Ponta Delgada) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 10914 airfare prices from previous years for flights to the Azores (Ponta Delgada) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 196, saving $ 85 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 281). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 403).
Flight Edinburgh-Azores (Ponta Delgada): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 152 | $ 220 | good price |
| February | $ 189 | $ 236 | good price |
| March | $ 197 | $ 245 | good price |
| April | $ 281 | $ 328 | fair price |
| May | $ 237 | $ 281 | fair price |
| June | $ 237 | $ 295 | fair price |
| July | $ 288 | $ 365 | high price |
| August | $ 355 | $ 403 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 246 | $ 286 | fair price |
| October | $ 205 | $ 252 | good price |
| November | $ 153 | $ 196 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 180 | $ 256 | 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 the Azores (Ponta Delgada)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Azores (Ponta Delgada) range from $52 to $574. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $105), 1% at the maximum price (from $521 to $574). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $209 to $261 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Azores flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Azores (Ponta Delgada) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Flybe, British Airways and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 10914 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (62% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Azores route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Azores (Ponta Delgada) 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 $18. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Azores (Ponta Delgada) 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 $24. Conversely, departing from Azores (Ponta Delgada) on a sunday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices Edinburgh-Azores (Ponta Delgada)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 05-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 288 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 189 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 09-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 219 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 210 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 17-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 211 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 18-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 188 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 23-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 228 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 248 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 284 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Ponta Delgada | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 277 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Azores (Ponta Delgada) 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-Azores flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to the Azores (Ponta Delgada), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 262 $, which is a saving of 19 $ 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 (129 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to the Azores (Ponta Delgada) 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: 163 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 180), 3 to 4 months ($ 209) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 213 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 221), 3 to 4 months ($ 219) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 219 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 227), 3 to 4 months ($ 243), 4 to 5 months ($ 237) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 291 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 327), 2 to 3 months ($ 318), 4 to 5 months ($ 316), 5 to 6 months ($ 314) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 228 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 260), 4 to 5 months ($ 281), 6 to 7 months ($ 270) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 249), 4 to 5 months ($ 294) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 322 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 325) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 377 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 402), 6 to 7 months ($ 401) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 261 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 268), 4 to 5 months ($ 284) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 231 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 246), 2 to 3 months ($ 247) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 156 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 177), 2 to 3 months ($ 178) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 224 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 253) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Azores are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Edinburgh to the Azores (Ponta Delgada): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 249 $189 to $304 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 234 $188 to $354 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 275 $248 to $301 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 437 $360 to $485 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 332 $284 to $372 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 293 $267 to $330 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 388 $388 to $388 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 339 $339 to $339 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, june and august are cheaper to travel to the Azores (Ponta Delgada). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!