Statistics on Edinburgh-Alicante 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 Alicante (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Alicante from Edinburgh airport is $ 242 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 141 (in january) and $ 302 (in july), which is a saving of $ 101 or a surplus of $ 60 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $163 to $217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alicante before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Alicante plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alicante from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 141, saving $ 101 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 242). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 302).
Flight Edinburgh-Alicante: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 116 | $ 141 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 141 | $ 175 | good price |
| March | $ 175 | $ 224 | fair price |
| April | $ 219 | $ 292 | high price |
| May | $ 224 | $ 288 | high price |
| June | $ 220 | $ 279 | high price |
| July | $ 243 | $ 302 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 215 | $ 244 | high price |
| September | $ 204 | $ 242 | fair price |
| October | $ 218 | $ 290 | high price |
| November | $ 172 | $ 224 | fair price |
| December | $ 136 | $ 202 | 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 Edinburgh to Alicante
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante range from $54 to $542. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $109), 2% at the maximum price (from $488 to $542). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $163 to $217 (27% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Alicante flight
There are 4 companies that serve Edinburgh from Alicante airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Alicante route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Alicante flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 76 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Alicante 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 $8. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alicante to Edinburgh departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $24. Conversely, departing from Alicante on a sunday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Edinburgh-Alicante
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 09-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 126 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 04-08 to 15-08-2025 | $ 131 | direct flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 07-12 to 13-12-2025 | $ 121 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 08-12 to 19-12-2025 | $ 131 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 09-12 to 20-12-2025 | $ 109 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 12-12 to 16-12-2025 | $ 125 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 08-01 to 15-01-2026 | $ 119 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 10-01 to 31-01-2026 | $ 132 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 13-01 to 17-01-2026 | $ 126 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Alicante | 22-01 to 29-01-2026 | $ 113 | direct flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Alicante to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Edinburgh-Alicante flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Alicante, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 194 $, which is a saving of 48 $ 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 (38 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Alicante 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: 107 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 135), 2 to 3 months ($ 128), 3 to 4 months ($ 136) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 120 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 162), 3 to 4 months ($ 166), 7 to 8 months ($ 172), 8 to 9 months ($ 164) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 162 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 186), 3 to 4 months ($ 206), 9 to 10 months ($ 219) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 265 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 269), 1 to 2 months ($ 267), 2 to 3 months ($ 269), 6 to 7 months ($ 281) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 267 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 282), 4 to 5 months ($ 276), 7 to 8 months ($ 282), 11 to 12 months ($ 275) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 254 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 268), 7 to 8 months ($ 271), 8 to 9 months ($ 261), 10 to 11 months ($ 273), 11 to 12 months ($ 279) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 240 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 297), 2 to 3 months ($ 276), 9 to 10 months ($ 293) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 190 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 206), 8 to 9 months ($ 240), 9 to 10 months ($ 244), 10 to 11 months ($ 226), 11 to 12 months ($ 230) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 209 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 226), 3 to 4 months ($ 234), 6 to 7 months ($ 235), 7 to 8 months ($ 236), 8 to 9 months ($ 217) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 249 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 265), 2 to 3 months ($ 253), 3 to 4 months ($ 289), 7 to 8 months ($ 283), 8 to 9 months ($ 270), 10 to 11 months ($ 269), 11 to 12 months ($ 270) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 188 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 210), 2 to 3 months ($ 200), 3 to 4 months ($ 219), 9 to 10 months ($ 214), 10 to 11 months ($ 202) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 147 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 173), 2 to 3 months ($ 152), 3 to 4 months ($ 180), 4 to 5 months ($ 201), 5 to 6 months ($ 176), 6 to 7 months ($ 171) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Alicante are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Edinburgh to Alicante: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 213 $132 to $345 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 191 $126 to $460 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 231 $141 to $495 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 254 $136 to $555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 197 $131 to $343 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 262 $160 to $642 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 271 $153 to $571 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 196 $165 to $253 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 192 $107 to $353 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 148 $110 to $237 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 217 $129 to $328 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Alicante. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!