Statistics on Toronto-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: Toronto)
The average price to go to Edinburgh from Toronto airport is $ 753 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 613 (in february) and $ 922 (in july), which is a saving of $ 141 or a surplus of $ 170 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Edinburgh before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Edinburgh plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Edinburgh from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 613, saving $ 141 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 753). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 922).
Flight Toronto-Edinburgh: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 541 | $ 627 | good price |
| February | $ 519 | $ 613 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 612 | $ 728 | fair price |
| April | $ 612 | $ 690 | good price |
| May | $ 637 | $ 716 | fair price |
| June | $ 678 | $ 822 | fair price |
| July | $ 736 | $ 922 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 736 | $ 842 | fair price |
| September | $ 685 | $ 821 | fair price |
| October | $ 598 | $ 737 | fair price |
| November | $ 591 | $ 652 | good price |
| December | $ 721 | $ 863 | 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 Toronto to Edinburgh
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Edinburgh range from $422 to $1212. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1159 to $1212). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Edinburgh flight
There are 11 companies that serve Toronto from Edinburgh airport: Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Fly Play, Icelandair, Porter Airlines, British Airways, flair airlines and Virgin Atlantic.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Toronto->Edinburgh route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Toronto-Edinburgh flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 160 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-Edinburgh flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Edinburgh to Toronto 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 $34. Conversely, departing from Edinburgh on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
Top prices Toronto-Edinburgh
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 13-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 500 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 451 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 502 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 539 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 02-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 534 | layover flight with TAP |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 535 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 03-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 479 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 483 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 11-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 522 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Edinburgh | 15-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 539 | layover flight with Fly Play |
When to book your flight Toronto - 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 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 Toronto-Edinburgh 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 Toronto to Edinburgh, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 702 $, which is a saving of 51 $ 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 (121 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 580 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 596), 3 to 4 months ($ 586) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 534 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 565), 3 to 4 months ($ 555), 4 to 5 months ($ 568), 5 to 6 months ($ 592) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 715), 3 to 4 months ($ 635), 4 to 5 months ($ 710), 5 to 6 months ($ 663), 6 to 7 months ($ 687) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 592 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 627), 4 to 5 months ($ 605), 7 to 8 months ($ 670) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 4 to 5 months ($ 641), 6 to 7 months ($ 675), 7 to 8 months ($ 670), 8 to 9 months ($ 670) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 759), 6 to 7 months ($ 768), 7 to 8 months ($ 796), 8 to 9 months ($ 729), 10 to 11 months ($ 751), 11 to 12 months ($ 787) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 817 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 912), 2 to 3 months ($ 921), 3 to 4 months ($ 877), 4 to 5 months ($ 839), 6 to 7 months ($ 839), 7 to 8 months ($ 855), 8 to 9 months ($ 870), 9 to 10 months ($ 843), 11 to 12 months ($ 917) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 765 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 837), 2 to 3 months ($ 807), 3 to 4 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 775), 6 to 7 months ($ 828), 7 to 8 months ($ 825), 8 to 9 months ($ 842), 10 to 11 months ($ 841), 11 to 12 months ($ 820) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 712 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 821), 3 to 4 months ($ 737), 4 to 5 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 811), 8 to 9 months ($ 791), 9 to 10 months ($ 787) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 689), 3 to 4 months ($ 665), 10 to 11 months ($ 720) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 614), 3 to 4 months ($ 624) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 790 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 829), 4 to 5 months ($ 809), 5 to 6 months ($ 825), 6 to 7 months ($ 857) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Edinburgh are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $7 more.
Toronto 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 | $ 745 $692 to $793 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 916 $585 to $1370 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 670 $442 to $1237 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 574 $459 to $634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 687 $479 to $993 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 658 $542 to $1135 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 706 $510 to $1363 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 632 $519 to $814 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 752 $698 to $814 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 758 $704 to $801 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 749 $662 to $842 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 742 $677 to $866 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Edinburgh. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!