Statistics on Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Santiago de Compostela from Edinburgh airport is $ 154 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 78 (in november) and $ 227 (in august), which is a saving of $ 77 or a surplus of $ 73 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $53 to $105 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a friday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santiago de Compostela before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 35053 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santiago de Compostela from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 78, saving $ 77 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 154). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 227).
Flight Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 69 | $ 112 | good price |
| February | $ 103 | $ 133 | good price |
| March | $ 109 | $ 157 | fair price |
| April | $ 138 | $ 182 | high price |
| May | $ 123 | $ 148 | fair price |
| June | $ 83 | $ 146 | fair price |
| July | $ 147 | $ 196 | high price |
| August | $ 162 | $ 227 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 93 | $ 154 | fair price |
| October | $ 101 | $ 154 | fair price |
| November | $ 58 | $ 78 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 92 | $ 155 | 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 Santiago de Compostela
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela range from $0 to $469. 9% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $53), 1% at the maximum price (from $417 to $469). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $53 to $105 (28% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Santiago de Compostela flight
There are 3 companies that serve Edinburgh from Santiago de Compostela airport: Ryanair, EasyJet and Vueling Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 35053 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (75% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Santiago de Compostela route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 108 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $26. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santiago de Compostela to Edinburgh departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $27. Conversely, departing from Santiago de Compostela on a saturday may cost you an additional $72.
Top prices Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 06-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 153 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 13-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 138 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 18-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 180 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 19-12 to 29-12-2024 | $ 177 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 145 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 05-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 122 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 22-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 126 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 24-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 138 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 186 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Santiago de Compostela | 08-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 185 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Santiago de Compostela 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 Edinburgh-Santiago de Compostela flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 151 $, which is a saving of 3 $ 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 (142 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela 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: 93 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 110), 4 to 5 months ($ 106) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 111 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 126), 4 to 5 months ($ 127), 5 to 6 months ($ 122) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 114 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 132), 3 to 4 months ($ 131), 4 to 5 months ($ 124) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 146 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 122), 2 to 3 months ($ 141) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 108 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 121), 3 to 4 months ($ 138) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 153 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 169), 4 to 5 months ($ 171) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 161 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 161), 5 to 6 months ($ 162), 8 to 9 months ($ 192), 9 to 10 months ($ 199) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 126 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 146), 2 to 3 months ($ 143), 4 to 5 months ($ 130), 5 to 6 months ($ 128) |
| October | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 135 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 138), 5 to 6 months ($ 151), 6 to 7 months ($ 144), 7 to 8 months ($ 152) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 61 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 64), 3 to 4 months ($ 66) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 118 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 149), 1 to 2 months ($ 146), 5 to 6 months ($ 142), 6 to 7 months ($ 151) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Santiago de Compostela are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Edinburgh to Santiago de Compostela: 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 | $ 223 $138 to $380 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 145 $145 to $145 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 122 $122 to $122 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 132 $126 to $138 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 307 $185 to $562 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 365 $190 to $486 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 192 $187 to $197 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 262 $262 to $262 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 289 $289 to $289 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 213 $204 to $223 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Santiago de Compostela. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!