Statistics on Edinburgh-Seattle 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 Seattle (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Seattle from Edinburgh airport is $ 773 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 684 (in september) and $ 936 (in july), which is a saving of $ 89 or a surplus of $ 163 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $582 to $635 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Seattle before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Seattle plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 35504 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Seattle from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 684, saving $ 89 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 773). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 936).
Flight Edinburgh-Seattle: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 582 | $ 756 | fair price |
| February | $ 547 | $ 734 | fair price |
| March | $ 569 | $ 727 | good price |
| April | $ 592 | $ 719 | good price |
| May | $ 581 | $ 702 | good price |
| June | $ 654 | $ 801 | fair price |
| July | $ 763 | $ 936 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 762 | $ 902 | high price |
| September | $ 576 | $ 684 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 590 | $ 754 | fair price |
| November | $ 571 | $ 716 | good price |
| December | $ 670 | $ 832 | 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 Seattle
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Seattle range from $371 to $1217. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $371 to $424), 1% at the maximum price (from $1164 to $1217). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $582 to $635 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Seattle flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Seattle airport: United, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, EasyJet, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Delta, Air Canada, Air France, WestJet and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 35504 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (16% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Seattle route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Seattle 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 $59. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $84.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Seattle 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 $37. Conversely, departing from Seattle on a saturday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices Edinburgh-Seattle
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 12-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 615 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 642 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 16-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 625 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 23-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 614 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 05-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 587 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 06-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 623 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 10-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 631 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 18-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 605 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 09-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 621 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Edinburgh → Seattle | 10-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 628 | layover flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Seattle to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 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-Seattle 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 Seattle, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 717 $, which is a saving of 56 $ 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 (127 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Seattle 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 707), 2 to 3 months ($ 692), 3 to 4 months ($ 636), 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 662) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 636), 2 to 3 months ($ 623), 3 to 4 months ($ 626), 4 to 5 months ($ 646), 5 to 6 months ($ 715) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 597 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 617), 2 to 3 months ($ 602), 3 to 4 months ($ 625), 5 to 6 months ($ 711), 6 to 7 months ($ 673), 7 to 8 months ($ 691) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 611 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 688), 3 to 4 months ($ 623), 5 to 6 months ($ 674), 6 to 7 months ($ 680), 7 to 8 months ($ 653) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 555 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 682), 3 to 4 months ($ 625), 5 to 6 months ($ 662), 6 to 7 months ($ 644), 7 to 8 months ($ 697), 9 to 10 months ($ 691) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 683 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 786), 4 to 5 months ($ 748), 5 to 6 months ($ 701), 6 to 7 months ($ 691) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 932), 5 to 6 months ($ 872), 6 to 7 months ($ 817), 8 to 9 months ($ 837), 9 to 10 months ($ 827), 10 to 11 months ($ 892) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 829 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 873), 3 to 4 months ($ 885), 4 to 5 months ($ 855), 6 to 7 months ($ 889), 7 to 8 months ($ 874), 8 to 9 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 899) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 574 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 644), 7 to 8 months ($ 623), 9 to 10 months ($ 657), 10 to 11 months ($ 624), 11 to 12 months ($ 682) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 2 to 3 months ($ 709), 4 to 5 months ($ 719), 5 to 6 months ($ 730), 6 to 7 months ($ 751), 8 to 9 months ($ 705), 9 to 10 months ($ 669), 10 to 11 months ($ 735) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 686), 3 to 4 months ($ 618), 4 to 5 months ($ 697), 9 to 10 months ($ 636), 10 to 11 months ($ 617) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 793), 2 to 3 months ($ 812), 10 to 11 months ($ 814) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Seattle are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $31. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $29 more.
Edinburgh to Seattle: 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 | $ 974 $663 to $1568 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 855 $614 to $1649 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 657 $587 to $832 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 754 $697 to $838 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 973 $853 to $1204 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 771 $662 to $869 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 916 $796 to $1183 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 937 $858 to $1139 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 652 $621 to $704 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 920 $864 to $963 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and september are cheaper to travel to Seattle. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!