Statistics on Edinburgh-Toronto 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 Toronto (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Toronto from Edinburgh airport is $ 667 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 551 (in february) and $ 830 (in august), which is a saving of $ 116 or a surplus of $ 163 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $597 to $651 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Toronto before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Toronto plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Toronto from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 551, saving $ 116 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 667). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 830).
Flight Edinburgh-Toronto: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 513 | $ 601 | good price |
| February | $ 490 | $ 551 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 498 | $ 582 | good price |
| April | $ 560 | $ 651 | fair price |
| May | $ 563 | $ 667 | fair price |
| June | $ 616 | $ 665 | fair price |
| July | $ 677 | $ 760 | high price |
| August | $ 743 | $ 830 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 606 | $ 642 | fair price |
| October | $ 615 | $ 711 | fair price |
| November | $ 520 | $ 589 | good price |
| December | $ 640 | $ 746 | fair 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 Toronto
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Toronto range from $379 to $1084. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $380 to $434), 1% at the maximum price (from $1030 to $1084). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $651 to $705 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Toronto flight
There are 9 companies that serve Edinburgh from Toronto airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Air Canada, WestJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Aer Lingus, KLM and SAS.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Toronto route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Toronto flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 150 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Toronto 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 $27. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $20.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Toronto 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 $29. Conversely, departing from Toronto on a friday may cost you an additional $34.
Top prices Edinburgh-Toronto
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 456 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 10-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 423 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 13-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 430 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 23-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 397 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 02-07 to 13-07-2025 | $ 390 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 04-07 to 11-07-2025 | $ 383 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 09-07 to 20-07-2025 | $ 386 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 18-07 to 23-07-2025 | $ 425 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 21-07 to 29-07-2025 | $ 411 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Edinburgh → Toronto | 25-07 to 30-07-2025 | $ 383 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Toronto 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-Toronto 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 Toronto, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 610 $, which is a saving of 57 $ 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 (111 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Toronto 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: 559 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 571), 5 to 6 months ($ 569), 6 to 7 months ($ 594) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 523), 2 to 3 months ($ 508), 3 to 4 months ($ 527), 4 to 5 months ($ 539), 6 to 7 months ($ 495), 7 to 8 months ($ 527) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 579), 2 to 3 months ($ 562), 3 to 4 months ($ 549), 4 to 5 months ($ 558), 5 to 6 months ($ 545), 7 to 8 months ($ 504), 8 to 9 months ($ 562) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 600 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 613), 3 to 4 months ($ 625), 4 to 5 months ($ 621), 8 to 9 months ($ 623), 9 to 10 months ($ 646) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 629 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 665), 4 to 5 months ($ 663), 6 to 7 months ($ 643), 7 to 8 months ($ 629), 8 to 9 months ($ 630), 11 to 12 months ($ 629) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 629 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 640), 5 to 6 months ($ 640) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 749), 2 to 3 months ($ 696), 6 to 7 months ($ 746), 7 to 8 months ($ 744), 10 to 11 months ($ 744) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 805), 1 to 2 months ($ 740), 2 to 3 months ($ 713), 4 to 5 months ($ 743), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 830) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 575 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 614), 3 to 4 months ($ 598), 8 to 9 months ($ 618), 9 to 10 months ($ 631) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 657 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 683), 3 to 4 months ($ 667), 4 to 5 months ($ 691), 8 to 9 months ($ 709), 9 to 10 months ($ 706) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 507 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 567), 2 to 3 months ($ 537), 4 to 5 months ($ 516), 5 to 6 months ($ 571) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 613 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 741), 3 to 4 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 632), 6 to 7 months ($ 653) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Toronto are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Edinburgh to Toronto: 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 | $ 731 $529 to $1979 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 564 $397 to $1560 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 576 $436 to $1596 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 493 $383 to $902 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 610 $469 to $1102 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 533 $465 to $627 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 655 $471 to $1559 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 628 $578 to $771 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 756 $634 to $880 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 718 $579 to $923 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 714 $662 to $798 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1120 $682 to $2781 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Toronto. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!