Statistics on Edinburgh-Osaka 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 Osaka (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Osaka from Edinburgh airport is $ 1103 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 904 (in march) and $ 1352 (in august), which is a saving of $ 199 or a surplus of $ 250 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $759 to $813 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Osaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Osaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28931 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Osaka from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 904, saving $ 199 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1103). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1352).
Flight Edinburgh-Osaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 791 | $ 975 | good price |
| February | $ 758 | $ 953 | good price |
| March | $ 741 | $ 904 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 966 | $ 1299 | high price |
| May | $ 810 | $ 1120 | fair price |
| June | $ 841 | $ 1005 | good price |
| July | $ 1040 | $ 1275 | high price |
| August | $ 1113 | $ 1352 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 885 | $ 1111 | fair price |
| October | $ 872 | $ 1117 | fair price |
| November | $ 760 | $ 953 | good price |
| December | $ 896 | $ 1164 | 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 Osaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Osaka range from $542 to $1518. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $597), 1% at the maximum price (from $1464 to $1518). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $759 to $813 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Osaka flight
There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Osaka airport: KLM, EasyJet, Ryanair, Air France, British Airways, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, China Southern and ANA.
Data analysis:
Of the 28931 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Osaka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Osaka 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 $48. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Osaka 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 $63. Conversely, departing from Osaka on a sunday may cost you an additional $95.
Top prices Edinburgh-Osaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 02-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 05-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 14-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 703 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 614 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 04-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 714 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 714 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 07-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 658 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 09-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 663 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 706 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 20-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 689 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Osaka 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 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-Osaka 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 Osaka, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1032 $, which is a saving of 71 $ 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 (215 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Osaka 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 765 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 883), 5 to 6 months ($ 888), 6 to 7 months ($ 953) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 830 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 918), 2 to 3 months ($ 909), 4 to 5 months ($ 897), 7 to 8 months ($ 908), 11 to 12 months ($ 953) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 828 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 873), 2 to 3 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 876) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1181), 2 to 3 months ($ 1252), 3 to 4 months ($ 1265), 6 to 7 months ($ 1218) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 938 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 949), 2 to 3 months ($ 1018), 4 to 5 months ($ 1028), 9 to 10 months ($ 1004) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 911 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 927), 4 to 5 months ($ 973), 5 to 6 months ($ 955), 8 to 9 months ($ 957), 9 to 10 months ($ 918), 10 to 11 months ($ 944) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1173 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1216), 2 to 3 months ($ 1202), 4 to 5 months ($ 1241), 5 to 6 months ($ 1271) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1229 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1336), 4 to 5 months ($ 1252), 5 to 6 months ($ 1285), 8 to 9 months ($ 1285), 9 to 10 months ($ 1290) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 961 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1102), 2 to 3 months ($ 998), 3 to 4 months ($ 1086), 4 to 5 months ($ 1013), 6 to 7 months ($ 1065), 7 to 8 months ($ 1054), 8 to 9 months ($ 1083) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 963 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1081), 3 to 4 months ($ 1003), 4 to 5 months ($ 986), 5 to 6 months ($ 996) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 933), 1 to 2 months ($ 873), 3 to 4 months ($ 873) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1017 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1081), 3 to 4 months ($ 1047), 6 to 7 months ($ 1164) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Osaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $22. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $37 more.
Edinburgh to Osaka: 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 | $ 1501 $926 to $6424 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 839 $703 to $3182 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 735 $614 to $1147 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1198 $1080 to $1475 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1294 $1246 to $1342 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1011 $903 to $1177 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 967 $761 to $1121 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 875 $780 to $986 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1266 $1100 to $1431 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1038 $877 to $1151 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1167 $1046 to $1249 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1103 $987 to $1146 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Osaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!