Statistics on Edinburgh-Atlanta 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 Atlanta (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Atlanta from Edinburgh airport is $ 912 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 732 (in november) and $ 1312 (in august), which is a saving of $ 181 or a surplus of $ 401 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $626 to $678 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Atlanta before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Atlanta plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 37519 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Atlanta from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 732, saving $ 181 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 912). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1312).
Flight Edinburgh-Atlanta: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 599 | $ 771 | good price |
| February | $ 587 | $ 740 | good price |
| March | $ 610 | $ 763 | good price |
| April | $ 685 | $ 871 | good price |
| May | $ 685 | $ 818 | good price |
| June | $ 821 | $ 1085 | fair price |
| July | $ 940 | $ 1203 | high price |
| August | $ 992 | $ 1312 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 703 | $ 906 | good price |
| October | $ 664 | $ 819 | good price |
| November | $ 619 | $ 732 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 709 | $ 913 | good 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 Atlanta
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Atlanta range from $416 to $1459. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $417 to $469), 1% at the maximum price (from $1407 to $1459). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $730 to $782 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Atlanta flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Atlanta airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, KLM, Air France, Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, United, British Airways, Delta, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 37519 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Atlanta route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Atlanta flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 643 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Atlanta flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $80. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $128.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Atlanta to Edinburgh 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 $71. Conversely, departing from Atlanta on a friday may cost you an additional $83.
Top prices Edinburgh-Atlanta
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 646 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 08-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 646 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 09-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 584 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 13-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 660 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 567 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 22-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 03-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 563 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 09-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 603 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 10-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 567 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Atlanta | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 606 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Atlanta 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-Atlanta flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Atlanta, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 818 $, which is a saving of 94 $ 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 (145 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Atlanta 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 663 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 749), 2 to 3 months ($ 710), 3 to 4 months ($ 684), 4 to 5 months ($ 703), 5 to 6 months ($ 677), 7 to 8 months ($ 704) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 607 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 699), 2 to 3 months ($ 682), 3 to 4 months ($ 660), 4 to 5 months ($ 661), 6 to 7 months ($ 700) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 712), 3 to 4 months ($ 696), 4 to 5 months ($ 716), 5 to 6 months ($ 722), 6 to 7 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 757), 8 to 9 months ($ 692) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 786), 3 to 4 months ($ 783), 4 to 5 months ($ 802) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 783), 4 to 5 months ($ 755) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 911 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 940), 2 to 3 months ($ 1082), 10 to 11 months ($ 987), 11 to 12 months ($ 1027) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1027 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1088), 3 to 4 months ($ 1152), 8 to 9 months ($ 1181), 9 to 10 months ($ 1168), 10 to 11 months ($ 1105) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1189 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1240), 3 to 4 months ($ 1202), 4 to 5 months ($ 1277) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 855), 3 to 4 months ($ 856), 4 to 5 months ($ 859), 8 to 9 months ($ 860) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 703 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 740), 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 789), 8 to 9 months ($ 806), 9 to 10 months ($ 778) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 3 to 4 months ($ 630), 4 to 5 months ($ 676), 5 to 6 months ($ 712), 6 to 7 months ($ 727) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 771 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 858), 2 to 3 months ($ 909), 4 to 5 months ($ 907), 5 to 6 months ($ 848), 8 to 9 months ($ 913) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Atlanta are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $28 more.
Edinburgh to Atlanta: 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 | $ 866 $601 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 778 $567 to $1474 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 728 $559 to $1098 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 787 $672 to $961 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1438 $1033 to $2388 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1032 $553 to $1283 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1396 $1187 to $1752 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1481 $1268 to $1812 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1600 $1288 to $2022 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1026 $691 to $1203 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and february are cheaper to travel to Atlanta. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!