Statistics on Edinburgh-Caen 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 Caen (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Caen from Edinburgh airport is $ 364 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 308 (in september) and $ 412 (in july), which is a saving of $ 57 or a surplus of $ 48 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $315 to $368 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Caen before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Caen plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1808 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Caen from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 308, saving $ 57 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 364). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 412).
Flight Edinburgh-Caen: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 289 | $ 350 | fair price |
| February | $ 297 | $ 362 | fair price |
| March | $ 272 | $ 353 | fair price |
| April | $ 318 | $ 387 | fair price |
| May | $ 329 | $ 372 | fair price |
| June | $ 319 | $ 372 | fair price |
| July | $ 353 | $ 412 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 317 | $ 384 | fair price |
| September | $ 251 | $ 308 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 268 | $ 335 | fair price |
| November | $ 288 | $ 345 | fair price |
| December | $ 310 | $ 383 | 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 Caen
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Caen range from $157 to $682. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $158 to $210), 1% at the maximum price (from $630 to $682). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $315 to $368 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Caen flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Caen airport: Ryanair, Air France, EasyJet, Flybe and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 1808 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Caen route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Caen flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Caen 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 $28. Conversely, departing from Caen on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices Edinburgh-Caen
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Caen | 01-12 to 05-12-2024 | $ 311 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Caen | 08-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 272 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Caen | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 463 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Caen | 02-05 to 06-05-2025 | $ 676 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Caen | 04-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 309 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Caen 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 0 to 1 month 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-Caen flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Caen, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 342 $, which is a saving of 22 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (26 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Caen 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 351 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 363) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 384 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 296 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 284 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Caen are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Edinburgh to Caen: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 292 $272 to $311 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 463 $463 to $463 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 676 $676 to $676 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 309 $309 to $309 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and june are cheaper to travel to Caen. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!