Statistics on Edinburgh-China flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to China from Edinburgh
The average price to go to China from Edinburgh is $ 1006 (round trip). It varies from $ 856 (Beijing) to $ 1255 (Macao) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Edinburgh-China flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou (Canton), Chengdu and Macao.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | $ 856 | january, february, march (the cheapest), april, may, june, november, december | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Beijing |
| Shanghai | $ 965 | january, february, march, may, june (the cheapest), november | 8 to 9 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Shanghai |
| Hong Kong | $ 995 | january, february, march, may, june, november (the cheapest) | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Hong Kong |
| Guangzhou (Canton) | $ 944 | february, march (the cheapest), september, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Guangzhou (Canton) |
| Chengdu | $ 1020 | january, february, march, may (the cheapest), june, october, november, december | 10 to 11 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Chengdu |
| Macao | $ 1255 | january, february, march, november (the cheapest), december | 3 to 4 months | Flight price Edinburgh-Macao |
Round-trip airfare price Edinburgh-China month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 768 to $ 1116 | fair price |
| February | $ 734 to $ 992 | good price |
| March | $ 692 to $ 942 | good price |
| April | $ 843 to $ 1355 | high price |
| May | $ 795 to $ 1759 | very high price |
| June | $ 807 to $ 977 | fair price |
| July | $ 1072 to $ 1544 | high price |
| August | $ 1167 to $ 1532 | very high price |
| September | $ 827 to $ 1239 | fair price |
| October | $ 866 to $ 1334 | fair price |
| November | $ 694 to $ 903 | good price |
| December | $ 811 to $ 1135 | fair price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 46999 airfare prices from previous years for flights to China 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to China from Edinburgh
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Beijing in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Beijing is $ 856. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Beijing flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Beijing in China in march to get the best price ($ 692, saving $ 165 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 856). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1182, which is $ 326 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Beijing and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Shanghai in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai is $ 965. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Shanghai flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Shanghai in China in june to get the best price ($ 858, saving $ 107 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 965). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1219, which is $ 254 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Shanghai and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hong Kong in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Hong Kong is $ 995. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Hong Kong flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hong Kong in China in november to get the best price ($ 844, saving $ 152 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 995). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1246, which is $ 251 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Hong Kong and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Guangzhou (Canton) is $ 944. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Guangzhou (Canton) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a saturday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Guangzhou (Canton) in China in march to get the best price ($ 791, saving $ 154 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 944). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1167, which is $ 224 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Guangzhou (Canton) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Chengdu in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Chengdu is $ 1020. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Chengdu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a monday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Chengdu in China in may to get the best price ($ 869, saving $ 152 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1020). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1407, which is $ 387 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Chengdu and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Macao in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Edinburgh to Macao is $ 1255. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Edinburgh-Macao flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Macao in China in november to get the best price ($ 877, saving $ 378 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1255). Avoid the month of may which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1759, which is $ 504 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Edinburgh-Macao and other statistics
Top prices Edinburgh-China
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 05-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 599 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 10-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 583 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 12-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 17-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 04-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 604 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 06-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 592 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 10-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 592 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 19-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 604 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 02-12 to 09-12-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to buy plane tickets to go to China (from Edinburgh)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Beijing
The price of tickets to Beijing fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Beijing, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Beijing page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Beijing in China 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 788 , which is $ 69 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 78 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Beijing flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Shanghai
The price of tickets to Shanghai fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Shanghai page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Shanghai in China 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 819 , which is $ 146 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 233 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Shanghai flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Hong Kong
The price of tickets to Hong Kong fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Hong Kong, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hong Kong page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hong Kong in China 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 921 , which is $ 75 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 164 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Hong Kong flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Guangzhou (Canton)
The price of tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Guangzhou (Canton), you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Guangzhou (Canton) in China 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 854 , which is $ 91 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 502 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Chengdu
The price of tickets to Chengdu fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Chengdu, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Chengdu page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Chengdu in China 10 to 11 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 895 , which is $ 126 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 270 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Chengdu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Edinburgh to Macao
The price of tickets to Macao fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Macao, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Macao page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Macao in China 3 to 4 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 927 , which is $ 328 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 215 more than the average price).
When to buy your Edinburgh-Macao flight ticket and other statistics