Statistics on Edinburgh-Cape Verde (Praia) 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 Cape Verde (Praia) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Cape Verde (Praia) from Edinburgh airport is $ 684 (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 march) and $ 987 (in july), which is a saving of $ 134 or a surplus of $ 303 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $488 to $542 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Verde (Praia) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Cape Verde (Praia) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4677 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Verde (Praia) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 551, saving $ 134 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 684). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 987).
Flight Edinburgh-Cape Verde (Praia): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 561 | $ 698 | fair price |
| February | $ 508 | $ 587 | good price |
| March | $ 477 | $ 551 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 592 | $ 662 | good price |
| May | $ 530 | $ 605 | good price |
| June | $ 546 | $ 606 | good price |
| July | $ 767 | $ 987 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 826 | $ 933 | high price |
| September | $ 527 | $ 599 | good price |
| October | $ 528 | $ 586 | good price |
| November | $ 495 | $ 613 | good price |
| December | $ 590 | $ 783 | 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 Cape Verde (Praia)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Verde (Praia) range from $379 to $1084. 5% 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 $488 to $542 (17% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Cape Verde flight
There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Cape Verde (Praia) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Flybe, KLM, Transavia Airlines, Aer Lingus and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 4677 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Cape Verde route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Cape Verde (Praia) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $29. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $46.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Verde (Praia) to Edinburgh departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $35. Conversely, departing from Cape Verde (Praia) on a friday may cost you an additional $15.
Top prices Edinburgh-Cape Verde (Praia)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Praia | 04-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 16-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 869 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 17-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 733 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 517 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 22-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 520 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 09-10 to 16-10-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 09-11 to 16-11-2025 | $ 660 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Praia | 20-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 581 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → São Vicente island | 19-03 to 26-03-2026 | $ 2219 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Cape Verde (Praia) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Cape Verde flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Verde (Praia), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 586 $, which is a saving of 98 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (112 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Cape Verde (Praia) 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 559 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 690), 2 to 3 months ($ 649) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 554), 2 to 3 months ($ 554), 3 to 4 months ($ 559) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 500 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 536), 3 to 4 months ($ 540) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 612 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 613), 3 to 4 months ($ 628) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 576 $) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 968 $) |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 568 $) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 523 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 532) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 770) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Cape Verde are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $38 more.
Edinburgh to Cape Verde (Praia): 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 | $ 810 $733 to $869 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 517 $517 to $517 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 527 $520 to $535 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 494 $494 to $494 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 621 $581 to $660 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, september and october are cheaper to travel to Cape Verde (Praia). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!