Statistics on Edinburgh-Panama (Panama City) 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 Panama (Panama City) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Panama (Panama City) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1005 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 852 (in june) and $ 1427 (in august), which is a saving of $ 154 or a surplus of $ 422 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $810 to $864 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Panama (Panama City) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Panama (Panama City) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6281 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Panama (Panama City) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 852, saving $ 154 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1005). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1427).
Flight Edinburgh-Panama (Panama City): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 792 | $ 1089 | fair price |
| February | $ 772 | $ 900 | good price |
| March | $ 721 | $ 992 | good price |
| April | $ 766 | $ 960 | good price |
| May | $ 705 | $ 854 | good price |
| June | $ 725 | $ 852 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 947 | $ 1180 | fair price |
| August | $ 908 | $ 1427 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 716 | $ 875 | good price |
| October | $ 758 | $ 917 | good price |
| November | $ 712 | $ 869 | good price |
| December | $ 870 | $ 1145 | 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 Panama (Panama City)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Panama (Panama City) range from $486 to $1296. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $486 to $540), 1% at the maximum price (from $1242 to $1296). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $864 to $918 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Panama flight
There are 9 companies that serve Edinburgh from Panama (Panama City) airport: KLM, United, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, EasyJet, Air Canada and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 6281 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Panama route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Panama (Panama City) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $38. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $46.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Panama (Panama City) 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 $56. Conversely, departing from Panama (Panama City) on a friday may cost you an additional $73.
Top prices Edinburgh-Panama (Panama City)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 23-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 746 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 10-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 769 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 16-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 780 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 17-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 768 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 05-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 752 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 08-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 09-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 752 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 16-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 751 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 13-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 779 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Panama City | 14-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 779 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Panama (Panama City) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 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-Panama flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Panama (Panama City), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 856 $, which is a saving of 149 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (464 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Panama (Panama City) 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 970 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 989) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 851 $) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 794 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 937), 1 to 2 months ($ 868), 2 to 3 months ($ 916) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 901), 2 to 3 months ($ 865) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 773 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 741), 4 to 5 months ($ 810) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1105 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1083), 2 to 3 months ($ 1078) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 807 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 819 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 834) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 785 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1071 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Panama are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $88. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $102 more.
Edinburgh to Panama (Panama City): 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 | $ 1443 $746 to $4687 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 771 $767 to $780 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 773 $752 to $799 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 803 $751 to $847 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 788 $751 to $826 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 800 $779 to $824 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 892 $892 to $892 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 843 $783 to $906 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 783 $782 to $783 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 782 $782 to $782 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1053 $1053 to $1053 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, january and february are cheaper to travel to Panama (Panama City). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!