Statistics on Edinburgh-Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1035 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 846 (in september) and $ 1268 (in july), which is a saving of $ 190 or a surplus of $ 233 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $839 to $892 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Reunion (Saint-Denis) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2086 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 846, saving $ 190 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1035). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1268).
Flight Edinburgh-Reunion (Saint-Denis): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 872 | $ 952 | good price |
| February | $ 875 | $ 942 | good price |
| March | $ 784 | $ 862 | good price |
| April | $ 884 | $ 981 | fair price |
| May | $ 812 | $ 921 | good price |
| June | $ 867 | $ 963 | fair price |
| July | $ 1127 | $ 1268 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1103 | $ 1248 | high price |
| September | $ 770 | $ 846 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1043 | $ 1120 | fair price |
| November | $ 824 | $ 1097 | fair price |
| December | $ 1022 | $ 1217 | high 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 Reunion Island (Saint-Denis)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Reunion (Saint-Denis) range from $629 to $1416. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $630 to $682), 2% at the maximum price (from $1364 to $1416). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $944 to $997 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Reunion flight
There are 4 companies that serve Edinburgh from Reunion (Saint-Denis) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Air France and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 2086 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Reunion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Reunion (Saint-Denis) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $76. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $116.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 $74. Conversely, departing from Reunion (Saint-Denis) on a friday may cost you an additional $95.
Top prices Edinburgh-Reunion (Saint-Denis)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Saint-Denis | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 1331 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Saint-Denis | 05-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 1258 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Saint-Denis | 06-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 1143 | layover flight with Transavia Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Saint-Denis | 08-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 1832 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Reunion (Saint-Denis) 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 6 to 7 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-Reunion flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 940 $, which is a saving of 95 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (207 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis) 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 | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1082 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1099) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Reunion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $41. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $57 more.
Edinburgh to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 1331 $1331 to $1331 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1201 $1143 to $1258 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1832 $1832 to $1832 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Reunion Island (Saint-Denis).