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 $ 1066 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 895 (in march) and $ 1305 (in august), which is a saving of $ 171 or a surplus of $ 240 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Osaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Osaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 23673 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Osaka from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 895, saving $ 171 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1066). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1305).
Flight Edinburgh-Osaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 739 | $ 934 | good price |
| February | $ 734 | $ 916 | good price |
| March | $ 725 | $ 895 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 921 | $ 1261 | high price |
| May | $ 800 | $ 1073 | fair price |
| June | $ 851 | $ 987 | good price |
| July | $ 978 | $ 1230 | high price |
| August | $ 1044 | $ 1305 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 830 | $ 1066 | fair price |
| October | $ 817 | $ 1064 | fair price |
| November | $ 738 | $ 921 | good price |
| December | $ 873 | $ 1129 | 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 $527 to $1476. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1423 to $1476). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Osaka flight
There are 12 companies that serve Edinburgh from Osaka airport: KLM, EasyJet, Air France, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Finnair and ANA.
Data analysis:
Of the 23673 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% 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 $46. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $73.
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 $84. Conversely, departing from Osaka on a sunday may cost you an additional $97.
Top prices Edinburgh-Osaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 03-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 715 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 08-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 770 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 07-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 799 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 15-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 765 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 04-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 729 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 10-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 793 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 26-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 749 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 02-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 762 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 03-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 803 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Osaka | 07-06 to 27-06-2025 | $ 750 | layover flight with China Eastern |
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 986 $, which is a saving of 80 $ 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 (184 $ 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: 743 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 858), 5 to 6 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 927) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 807 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 905), 2 to 3 months ($ 858), 3 to 4 months ($ 893), 4 to 5 months ($ 880), 7 to 8 months ($ 882) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 816 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 887), 2 to 3 months ($ 820), 5 to 6 months ($ 842) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1121 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1164), 2 to 3 months ($ 1184), 3 to 4 months ($ 1244), 6 to 7 months ($ 1176) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 912 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 925), 2 to 3 months ($ 942), 3 to 4 months ($ 1008), 7 to 8 months ($ 1052), 9 to 10 months ($ 976) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 861 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 905), 4 to 5 months ($ 967), 5 to 6 months ($ 949), 8 to 9 months ($ 918), 9 to 10 months ($ 893), 10 to 11 months ($ 918) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1183), 2 to 3 months ($ 1169), 4 to 5 months ($ 1172), 5 to 6 months ($ 1227) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1186 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1299), 4 to 5 months ($ 1217), 5 to 6 months ($ 1241), 6 to 7 months ($ 1299), 8 to 9 months ($ 1237), 9 to 10 months ($ 1222) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 934 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 970), 3 to 4 months ($ 1056), 4 to 5 months ($ 985), 6 to 7 months ($ 1043), 7 to 8 months ($ 1027), 8 to 9 months ($ 1005) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1051), 3 to 4 months ($ 975), 4 to 5 months ($ 958), 5 to 6 months ($ 969), 9 to 10 months ($ 1063) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 871), 3 to 4 months ($ 849), 9 to 10 months ($ 914) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 989 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1021), 3 to 4 months ($ 1018) |
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 $16. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $36 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 940 $940 to $940 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1050 $684 to $1616 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 958 $782 to $1230 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 974 $765 to $1359 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 947 $672 to $2761 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1367 $1102 to $1981 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 901 $749 to $1388 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 883 $750 to $1054 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1214 $989 to $1378 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1402 $1387 to $1433 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 2321 $980 to $12645 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1147 $1020 to $1277 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Osaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!