Statistics on Edinburgh-Cardiff 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 Cardiff (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Cardiff from Edinburgh airport is $ 206 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 178 (in october) and $ 227 (in february), which is a saving of $ 28 or a surplus of $ 22 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $168 to $224 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cardiff before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Cardiff plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cardiff from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 178, saving $ 28 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 206). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 227).
Flight Edinburgh-Cardiff: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 178 | $ 197 | fair price |
| February | $ 182 | $ 227 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 177 | $ 206 | fair price |
| April | $ 176 | $ 203 | fair price |
| May | $ 178 | $ 210 | fair price |
| June | $ 176 | $ 220 | fair price |
| July | $ 176 | $ 216 | fair price |
| August | $ 174 | $ 222 | fair price |
| September | $ 167 | $ 185 | fair price |
| October | $ 158 | $ 178 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 163 | $ 189 | fair price |
| December | $ 183 | $ 215 | 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 Cardiff
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff range from $56 to $447. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $56 to $112), 2% at the maximum price (from $391 to $447). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $168 to $224 (48% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Cardiff flight
There are 4 companies that serve Edinburgh from Cardiff airport: Loganair, Ryanair, EasyJet and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Loganair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (79% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Cardiff route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Cardiff flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 31 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Cardiff 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 $12. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $14.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cardiff 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 $14. Conversely, departing from Cardiff on a thursday may cost you an additional $17.
Top prices Edinburgh-Cardiff
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 09-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 168 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 23-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 03-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 23-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 15-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 01-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 06-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 01-08 to 05-08-2025 | $ 166 | direct flight with Loganair |
| Edinburgh → Cardiff | 05-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 163 | direct flight with Loganair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Cardiff to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Cardiff 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 Cardiff, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 191 $, which is a saving of 15 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (47 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Cardiff 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: 180 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 189), 3 to 4 months ($ 185), 4 to 5 months ($ 189), 5 to 6 months ($ 195) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 200 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 207), 3 to 4 months ($ 226), 5 to 6 months ($ 212), 6 to 7 months ($ 208), 7 to 8 months ($ 225), 8 to 9 months ($ 220), 9 to 10 months ($ 224) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 172 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 181), 4 to 5 months ($ 181), 5 to 6 months ($ 178), 6 to 7 months ($ 195) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 176 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 202), 4 to 5 months ($ 180), 5 to 6 months ($ 185), 6 to 7 months ($ 179), 7 to 8 months ($ 185), 8 to 9 months ($ 190) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 186 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 191), 4 to 5 months ($ 190), 5 to 6 months ($ 187), 6 to 7 months ($ 187), 7 to 8 months ($ 188) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 180 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 192), 5 to 6 months ($ 189), 6 to 7 months ($ 202), 7 to 8 months ($ 200), 8 to 9 months ($ 193) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 170 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 172), 7 to 8 months ($ 189), 8 to 9 months ($ 199), 9 to 10 months ($ 189), 10 to 11 months ($ 197) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 193 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 214), 2 to 3 months ($ 218), 6 to 7 months ($ 216), 8 to 9 months ($ 202), 9 to 10 months ($ 200) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 170), 6 to 7 months ($ 185), 7 to 8 months ($ 160), 9 to 10 months ($ 181), 10 to 11 months ($ 178) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 154 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 160), 5 to 6 months ($ 172), 9 to 10 months ($ 158) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 180), 3 to 4 months ($ 180), 4 to 5 months ($ 180), 5 to 6 months ($ 179), 6 to 7 months ($ 182), 8 to 9 months ($ 186) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 191 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 200), 3 to 4 months ($ 202), 4 to 5 months ($ 201), 5 to 6 months ($ 199), 6 to 7 months ($ 208), 7 to 8 months ($ 210), 9 to 10 months ($ 205) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Cardiff are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $4 more.
Edinburgh to Cardiff: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 277 $182 to $352 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 256 $164 to $325 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 277 $191 to $373 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 216 $181 to $277 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 203 $167 to $287 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 208 $163 to $287 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 191 $181 to $243 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 192 $178 to $294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 188 $181 to $238 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 282 $164 to $679 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 189 $162 to $261 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, april, may, june and august are cheaper to travel to Cardiff. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!