Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Edinburgh (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Edinburgh from Chicago airport is $ 895 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 620 (in february) and $ 1414 (in june), which is a saving of $ 275 or a surplus of $ 520 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $580 to $633 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 Edinburgh 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 Chicago-Edinburgh plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 55032 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from Chicago 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 february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 620, saving $ 275 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 895). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1414).

Flight Chicago-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 576 $ 643 good price
February$ 558 $ 620 very good price
March$ 615 $ 722 good price
April$ 624 $ 697 good price
May$ 761 $ 1006 fair price
June$ 1086 $ 1414 very high price
July$ 1052 $ 1328 high price
August$ 912 $ 1149 high price
September$ 712 $ 920 fair price
October$ 601 $ 676 good price
November$ 596 $ 691 good price
December$ 664 $ 870 good 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 Chicago to Edinburgh

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh range from $474 to $1739. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1686 to $1739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $580 to $633 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Edinburgh flight

There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Edinburgh airport: Lufthansa, United, Aer Lingus, SAS, Turkish Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, TAP, American Airlines, Iberia and KLM.

Data analysis:

Of the 55032 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Chicago->Edinburgh route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Edinburgh flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 636 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Edinburgh 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 $54. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $42.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to Chicago 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 $85. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a friday may cost you an additional $76.


Top prices Chicago-Edinburgh

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Edinburgh06-12 to 12-12-2024$ 580 
Chicago → Edinburgh13-01 to 17-01-2025$ 572 
Chicago → Edinburgh14-01 to 22-01-2025$ 574 
Chicago → Edinburgh15-01 to 21-01-2025$ 514 
Chicago → Edinburgh17-01 to 21-01-2025$ 572 
Chicago → Edinburgh19-01 to 25-01-2025$ 479 
Chicago → Edinburgh05-02 to 12-02-2025$ 592 
Chicago → Edinburgh16-02 to 22-02-2025$ 589 
Chicago → Edinburgh02-03 to 16-03-2025$ 600 
Chicago → Edinburgh01-04 to 08-04-2025$ 601 


When to book your flight Chicago - Edinburgh 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 9 to 10 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 Chicago-Edinburgh 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 Chicago to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 889 $, which is a saving of 6 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (185 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Edinburgh 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 600 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 602), 2 to 3 months ($ 604), 3 to 4 months ($ 631), 4 to 5 months ($ 615), 5 to 6 months ($ 624)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 587 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 612), 2 to 3 months ($ 588), 4 to 5 months ($ 593), 5 to 6 months ($ 606)

March

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 671 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 703), 2 to 3 months ($ 700), 3 to 4 months ($ 675), 5 to 6 months ($ 677), 6 to 7 months ($ 687), 7 to 8 months ($ 717), 8 to 9 months ($ 696), 9 to 10 months ($ 678)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 628 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 670), 3 to 4 months ($ 680), 5 to 6 months ($ 656), 6 to 7 months ($ 697)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 899 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 933), 6 to 7 months ($ 917), 7 to 8 months ($ 931)

June

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1185 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1330), 2 to 3 months ($ 1344), 3 to 4 months ($ 1397), 6 to 7 months ($ 1412), 7 to 8 months ($ 1243), 8 to 9 months ($ 1270), 9 to 10 months ($ 1353), 10 to 11 months ($ 1403)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1150 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1224), 2 to 3 months ($ 1198), 7 to 8 months ($ 1289), 8 to 9 months ($ 1222), 10 to 11 months ($ 1293), 11 to 12 months ($ 1242)

August

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 933 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1118), 2 to 3 months ($ 1066), 3 to 4 months ($ 1065), 4 to 5 months ($ 1053), 5 to 6 months ($ 1091), 9 to 10 months ($ 1147), 10 to 11 months ($ 1080)

September

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 732 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 908), 2 to 3 months ($ 873), 3 to 4 months ($ 920), 4 to 5 months ($ 883), 5 to 6 months ($ 869), 8 to 9 months ($ 895), 9 to 10 months ($ 883)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 614 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 642), 2 to 3 months ($ 624), 3 to 4 months ($ 667), 4 to 5 months ($ 659), 5 to 6 months ($ 670), 6 to 7 months ($ 665), 7 to 8 months ($ 659), 8 to 9 months ($ 663)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 642 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 667), 3 to 4 months ($ 680), 4 to 5 months ($ 647), 5 to 6 months ($ 666), 6 to 7 months ($ 676)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 774 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 868), 2 to 3 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 783), 4 to 5 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 842), 8 to 9 months ($ 867), 9 to 10 months ($ 828)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $16 more.



Chicago to Edinburgh: 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
November 2024$ 1372
$1372 to $1372
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December 2024$ 839
$566 to $1448
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January 2025$ 731
$479 to $1030
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February 2025$ 636
$589 to $705
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March 2025$ 638
$592 to $846
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April 2025$ 700
$595 to $1754
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May 2025$ 986
$606 to $1735
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June 2025$ 1340
$838 to $1794
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July 2025$ 1224
$903 to $1723
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August 2025$ 1300
$734 to $3061
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September 2025$ 919
$624 to $1296
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October 2025$ 772
$683 to $955
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, march, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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