Statistics on New York City-Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Edinburgh from New York City airport is $ 1026 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 880 (in october) and $ 1235 (in june), which is a saving of $ 146 or a surplus of $ 210 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Edinburgh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Edinburgh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60326 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 880, saving $ 146 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1026). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 1235).
Flight New York City-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 622 | $ 949 | good price |
| February | $ 640 | $ 991 | fair price |
| March | $ 674 | $ 1058 | fair price |
| April | $ 684 | $ 998 | fair price |
| May | $ 704 | $ 995 | fair price |
| June | $ 871 | $ 1235 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 899 | $ 1201 | high price |
| August | $ 771 | $ 1029 | fair price |
| September | $ 625 | $ 901 | good price |
| October | $ 625 | $ 880 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 624 | $ 913 | good price |
| December | $ 800 | $ 1150 | 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 New York City to Edinburgh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Edinburgh range from $369 to $1686. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1634 to $1686). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $791 to $843 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Edinburgh flight
There are 11 companies that serve New York City from Edinburgh airport: Lufthansa, United, norse atlantic airways (uk), Fly Play, Delta, jetBlue, norse atlantic airways, Air France, SAS, Icelandair and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60326 flights analyzed in previous years, Lufthansa was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the New York City->Edinburgh route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Edinburgh flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 627 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Edinburgh flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $52. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $103.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to New York City 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 $67. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a saturday may cost you an additional $97.
Top prices New York City-Edinburgh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Edinburgh | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 506 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 12-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 504 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 14-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with British Airways |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 494 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 04-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 539 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 07-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 498 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 14-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 15-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 19-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 535 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Edinburgh | 15-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with SAS |
When to book your flight New York City - Edinburgh to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 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 New York City-Edinburgh flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 929 $, which is a saving of 97 $ 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 (240 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 749 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 937), 2 to 3 months ($ 770), 3 to 4 months ($ 889), 4 to 5 months ($ 804), 5 to 6 months ($ 778), 6 to 7 months ($ 788), 9 to 10 months ($ 831) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 908), 2 to 3 months ($ 803), 3 to 4 months ($ 853), 4 to 5 months ($ 869), 5 to 6 months ($ 891), 6 to 7 months ($ 933), 7 to 8 months ($ 886), 8 to 9 months ($ 913), 10 to 11 months ($ 891) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1016), 2 to 3 months ($ 940), 3 to 4 months ($ 990), 4 to 5 months ($ 1003), 5 to 6 months ($ 916), 7 to 8 months ($ 1039), 9 to 10 months ($ 903), 10 to 11 months ($ 914) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 870 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 985), 2 to 3 months ($ 958), 3 to 4 months ($ 937), 4 to 5 months ($ 888), 6 to 7 months ($ 973), 7 to 8 months ($ 916), 8 to 9 months ($ 990), 9 to 10 months ($ 894) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 970), 4 to 5 months ($ 981), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 9 to 10 months ($ 931), 10 to 11 months ($ 890), 11 to 12 months ($ 920) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 996 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1130), 5 to 6 months ($ 1228), 6 to 7 months ($ 1149), 10 to 11 months ($ 1138) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 980 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 997), 3 to 4 months ($ 1164), 11 to 12 months ($ 1095) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 846 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1003), 1 to 2 months ($ 853), 3 to 4 months ($ 896), 4 to 5 months ($ 1017), 8 to 9 months ($ 946), 9 to 10 months ($ 964), 11 to 12 months ($ 880) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 742 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 779), 3 to 4 months ($ 800), 4 to 5 months ($ 807), 5 to 6 months ($ 853), 9 to 10 months ($ 815), 10 to 11 months ($ 823), 11 to 12 months ($ 775) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 764 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 788), 4 to 5 months ($ 834), 6 to 7 months ($ 879), 9 to 10 months ($ 844), 10 to 11 months ($ 830), 11 to 12 months ($ 831) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 878), 3 to 4 months ($ 858), 5 to 6 months ($ 888), 6 to 7 months ($ 832), 7 to 8 months ($ 828) |
| December | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 933 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1141), 4 to 5 months ($ 1046), 5 to 6 months ($ 1028), 7 to 8 months ($ 1080), 8 to 9 months ($ 1083), 10 to 11 months ($ 1129) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $26 more.
New York City 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 2084 $890 to $3780 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1471 $765 to $4650 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 891 $458 to $3540 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 800 $504 to $1269 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 896 $494 to $1588 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 852 $547 to $1654 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 733 $498 to $1012 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 925 $558 to $2577 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 898 $644 to $1159 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 842 $575 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 734 $522 to $1469 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 868 $561 to $1512 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!