Statistics on Edinburgh-Shanghai 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 Shanghai (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Edinburgh airport is $ 976 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 860 (in june) and $ 1240 (in august), which is a saving of $ 117 or a surplus of $ 264 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $660 to $715 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 34156 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 860, saving $ 117 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 976). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1240).
Flight Edinburgh-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 663 | $ 940 | good price |
| February | $ 649 | $ 893 | good price |
| March | $ 602 | $ 928 | good price |
| April | $ 723 | $ 1015 | fair price |
| May | $ 646 | $ 877 | good price |
| June | $ 647 | $ 860 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 846 | $ 1092 | fair price |
| August | $ 883 | $ 1240 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 679 | $ 1003 | fair price |
| October | $ 660 | $ 1028 | fair price |
| November | $ 597 | $ 881 | good price |
| December | $ 710 | $ 957 | 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 Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai range from $440 to $1209. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $440 to $495), 1% at the maximum price (from $1154 to $1209). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $660 to $715 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Shanghai flight
There are 16 companies that serve Edinburgh from Shanghai airport: British Airways, KLM, EasyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Air France, Hainan Airlines, China Southern, China Eastern, Finnair, Swiss, SAS, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 34156 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (15% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Shanghai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Shanghai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $71. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $158.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai 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 $96. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $108.
Top prices Edinburgh-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 614 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 14-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 658 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 25-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 652 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 652 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 06-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 651 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 07-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 651 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 13-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 599 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 17-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 648 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 18-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 662 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Edinburgh → Shanghai | 20-11 to 27-11-2025 | $ 662 | layover flight with Finnair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 826 $, which is a saving of 150 $ 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 (216 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Shanghai 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 717 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 912), 3 to 4 months ($ 885), 4 to 5 months ($ 783), 6 to 7 months ($ 741), 7 to 8 months ($ 758) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 716 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 843), 3 to 4 months ($ 848), 4 to 5 months ($ 818), 5 to 6 months ($ 799), 6 to 7 months ($ 757) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 3 to 4 months ($ 810), 4 to 5 months ($ 788), 5 to 6 months ($ 798), 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 10 to 11 months ($ 737) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 798 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1004), 3 to 4 months ($ 969), 5 to 6 months ($ 943), 6 to 7 months ($ 887), 7 to 8 months ($ 836), 8 to 9 months ($ 919), 9 to 10 months ($ 913) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 793 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 868), 2 to 3 months ($ 817), 6 to 7 months ($ 854), 10 to 11 months ($ 815) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 757), 4 to 5 months ($ 776) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 891 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1090), 2 to 3 months ($ 1031), 3 to 4 months ($ 1057), 5 to 6 months ($ 1073), 7 to 8 months ($ 975) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1051 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1199), 3 to 4 months ($ 1084), 4 to 5 months ($ 1213), 6 to 7 months ($ 1074), 9 to 10 months ($ 1131) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 895), 5 to 6 months ($ 893), 6 to 7 months ($ 885), 8 to 9 months ($ 886), 10 to 11 months ($ 943) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 774 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 860), 4 to 5 months ($ 840), 6 to 7 months ($ 794), 7 to 8 months ($ 790), 8 to 9 months ($ 780), 10 to 11 months ($ 817) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 4 to 5 months ($ 725), 5 to 6 months ($ 664), 6 to 7 months ($ 698), 7 to 8 months ($ 804), 9 to 10 months ($ 772), 10 to 11 months ($ 849) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 793 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 940), 3 to 4 months ($ 814), 5 to 6 months ($ 870), 6 to 7 months ($ 851), 7 to 8 months ($ 799) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $43 more.
Edinburgh to Shanghai: 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 | $ 959 $838 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 904 $614 to $6418 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 713 $599 to $906 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1030 $771 to $1363 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1039 $945 to $1134 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1338 $713 to $6129 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1136 $664 to $6099 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 2041 $662 to $6193 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 834 $806 to $868 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 750 $720 to $784 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july, august, february and march are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!