Statistics on Edinburgh-Halifax 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 Halifax (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Halifax from Edinburgh airport is $ 793 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 571 (in september) and $ 1015 (in december), which is a saving of $ 223 or a surplus of $ 223 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Halifax before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Halifax plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 16516 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Halifax from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 571, saving $ 223 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 793). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1015).
Flight Edinburgh-Halifax: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 712 | $ 877 | high price |
| February | $ 698 | $ 790 | fair price |
| March | $ 752 | $ 920 | high price |
| April | $ 834 | $ 980 | high price |
| May | $ 644 | $ 717 | fair price |
| June | $ 608 | $ 687 | good price |
| July | $ 609 | $ 737 | fair price |
| August | $ 578 | $ 724 | fair price |
| September | $ 489 | $ 571 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 527 | $ 639 | good price |
| November | $ 738 | $ 842 | fair price |
| December | $ 857 | $ 1015 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 Halifax
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Halifax range from $316 to $1159. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1107 to $1159). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Halifax flight
There are 9 companies that serve Edinburgh from Halifax airport: WestJet, EasyJet, Ryanair, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 16516 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Halifax route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Halifax flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 211 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Halifax 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 $65. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $94.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Halifax 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 $39. Conversely, departing from Halifax on a friday may cost you an additional $80.
Top prices Edinburgh-Halifax
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 664 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 05-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 614 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 648 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 25-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 588 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 01-06 to 06-06-2025 | $ 620 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 03-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 576 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 565 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 02-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 600 | layover flight with Diamond Sakha Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 17-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Halifax | 19-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 651 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Halifax 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 Edinburgh-Halifax 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 Halifax, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 635 $, which is a saving of 158 $ 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 (125 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Halifax 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: 769 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 891 $) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 956 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 961), 8 to 9 months ($ 979) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 662 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 694), 1 to 2 months ($ 692), 8 to 9 months ($ 693), 9 to 10 months ($ 716) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 641), 2 to 3 months ($ 657), 8 to 9 months ($ 676), 9 to 10 months ($ 686) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 611 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 628), 3 to 4 months ($ 678), 4 to 5 months ($ 735) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 558 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 680), 3 to 4 months ($ 619), 4 to 5 months ($ 715) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 552), 1 to 2 months ($ 554), 2 to 3 months ($ 529), 4 to 5 months ($ 528) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 564 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 626), 3 to 4 months ($ 574), 4 to 5 months ($ 588) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 796), 3 to 4 months ($ 834) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 950 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 969), 3 to 4 months ($ 1007) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Halifax are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Edinburgh to Halifax: 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 | $ 1145 $872 to $1664 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 945 $700 to $1340 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 993 $682 to $1715 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 752 $697 to $815 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 735 $735 to $735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1026 $739 to $1723 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 694 $588 to $836 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 671 $537 to $780 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 726 $678 to $794 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 762 $659 to $802 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 661 $600 to $726 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 888 $888 to $888 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Halifax. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!