Statistics on Edinburgh-Chengdu 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 Chengdu (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Chengdu from Edinburgh airport is $ 1012 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 862 (in may) and $ 1395 (in august), which is a saving of $ 151 or a surplus of $ 384 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $702 to $756 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4582 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 862, saving $ 151 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1012). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1395).
Flight Edinburgh-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 718 | $ 998 | good price |
| February | $ 687 | $ 933 | good price |
| March | $ 600 | $ 866 | good price |
| April | $ 741 | $ 1041 | fair price |
| May | $ 573 | $ 862 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 675 | $ 877 | good price |
| July | $ 864 | $ 1330 | high price |
| August | $ 910 | $ 1395 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 719 | $ 1015 | fair price |
| October | $ 689 | $ 928 | good price |
| November | $ 589 | $ 895 | good price |
| December | $ 700 | $ 997 | 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 Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chengdu range from $432 to $1188. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 2% at the maximum price (from $1134 to $1188). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $702 to $756 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chengdu flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chengdu airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, China Southern, KLM, Hainan Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Air France, Flybe, Xiamen Airlines and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 4582 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Chengdu flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $65. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $65. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a sunday may cost you an additional $88.
Top prices Edinburgh-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 03-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 777 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 02-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 726 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 03-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 603 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 12-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 608 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 02-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 729 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 03-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 09-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 592 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 590 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 19-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 718 | layover flight with Transavia |
| Edinburgh → Chengdu | 03-10 to 24-10-2025 | $ 673 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 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-Chengdu 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 Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 888 $, which is a saving of 124 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (267 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Chengdu 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: 914 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 947) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 920) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 775 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 843 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 939) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 738) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1136 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1292) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1112 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1157) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 919 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1000) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 894), 3 to 4 months ($ 756) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 816 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $31 more.
Edinburgh to Chengdu: 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 | $ 995 $898 to $1176 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 647 $603 to $726 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 2535 $589 to $13809 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1147 $1147 to $1147 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1081 $1028 to $1164 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 877 $877 to $877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 977 $673 to $1281 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!