Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Edinburgh from Sydney airport is $ 1540 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1342 (in march) and $ 1963 (in december), which is a saving of $ 198 or a surplus of $ 423 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1251 to $1303 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Edinburgh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Edinburgh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1342, saving $ 198 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1540). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1963).
Flight Sydney-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1576 | $ 1952 | high price |
| February | $ 1160 | $ 1359 | good price |
| March | $ 1128 | $ 1342 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1362 | $ 1563 | fair price |
| May | $ 1126 | $ 1343 | good price |
| June | $ 1235 | $ 1450 | good price |
| July | $ 1541 | $ 1776 | fair price |
| August | $ 1298 | $ 1475 | good price |
| September | $ 1279 | $ 1493 | fair price |
| October | $ 1165 | $ 1402 | good price |
| November | $ 1050 | $ 1360 | good price |
| December | $ 1631 | $ 1963 the most expensive | very 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 Sydney to Edinburgh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Edinburgh range from $885 to $2084. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $886 to $938), 1% at the maximum price (from $2032 to $2084). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1303 to $1355 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Edinburgh flight
There are 24 companies that serve Sydney from Edinburgh airport: China Eastern, Etihad Airways, British Airways, Scoot, Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air China, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern, Qatar Airways, China Airlines, Airasia X, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, United, Lufthansa, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Finnair and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (12% of the time) on the Sydney->Edinburgh route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $64.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to Sydney 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 $52. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices Sydney-Edinburgh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 02-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 983 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 988 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 11-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 1021 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 01-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1003 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 02-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 927 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 03-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1019 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 06-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 1004 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 10-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 1024 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 13-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Air China |
| Sydney → Edinburgh | 14-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with China Eastern |
When to book your flight Sydney - Edinburgh to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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 Sydney-Edinburgh flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1465 $, which is a saving of 75 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (200 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1725 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1779), 3 to 4 months ($ 1857), 4 to 5 months ($ 1838), 6 to 7 months ($ 1753), 7 to 8 months ($ 1795), 8 to 9 months ($ 1789), 10 to 11 months ($ 1779), 11 to 12 months ($ 1834) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1238 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1352), 1 to 2 months ($ 1252), 4 to 5 months ($ 1314), 5 to 6 months ($ 1284), 8 to 9 months ($ 1320) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1265 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1291), 2 to 3 months ($ 1303), 3 to 4 months ($ 1329), 5 to 6 months ($ 1325), 8 to 9 months ($ 1310), 10 to 11 months ($ 1328) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1444 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1526), 7 to 8 months ($ 1489), 8 to 9 months ($ 1505), 9 to 10 months ($ 1498), 10 to 11 months ($ 1510) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1253 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1265), 1 to 2 months ($ 1281), 2 to 3 months ($ 1275), 4 to 5 months ($ 1327) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1390), 2 to 3 months ($ 1421), 5 to 6 months ($ 1443), 6 to 7 months ($ 1405), 8 to 9 months ($ 1369), 9 to 10 months ($ 1372) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1583 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1765), 1 to 2 months ($ 1705), 7 to 8 months ($ 1730), 10 to 11 months ($ 1641) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1361 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1384), 6 to 7 months ($ 1433), 8 to 9 months ($ 1467), 10 to 11 months ($ 1436) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1382 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1491), 4 to 5 months ($ 1480), 5 to 6 months ($ 1460), 6 to 7 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1424), 9 to 10 months ($ 1462) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1276), 2 to 3 months ($ 1307), 3 to 4 months ($ 1324), 4 to 5 months ($ 1315), 6 to 7 months ($ 1308), 7 to 8 months ($ 1375), 8 to 9 months ($ 1316), 9 to 10 months ($ 1392) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1293), 3 to 4 months ($ 1198), 4 to 5 months ($ 1228), 5 to 6 months ($ 1250), 6 to 7 months ($ 1270), 9 to 10 months ($ 1260) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1674 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1747), 4 to 5 months ($ 1809), 5 to 6 months ($ 1708), 7 to 8 months ($ 1800), 8 to 9 months ($ 1796), 9 to 10 months ($ 1776), 10 to 11 months ($ 1878), 11 to 12 months ($ 1948) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Sydney 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1957 $1261 to $7102 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1909 $1471 to $7537 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1224 $983 to $4660 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1143 $927 to $4140 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1402 $1017 to $4020 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1592 $1033 to $4350 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1327 $1005 to $3449 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1541 $1202 to $2450 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1416 $1193 to $2081 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1349 $1102 to $2601 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1515 $1133 to $4077 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!