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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Edinburgh from £263

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh (ORD-EDI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:45 - 12:20ORD-EDI
34h 35m2 stops
20:10 - 17:55EDI-ORD
27h 45m2 stops
£471Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
19:45 - 09:25ORD-EDI
31h 40m2 stops
20:10 - 17:55EDI-ORD
27h 45m2 stops
£534Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 18 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
22:25 - 15:40ORD-EDI
11h 15m1 stop
08:50 - 15:10EDI-ORD
12h 20m1 stop
£535British Airways
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Wed, 16 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct
16:45 - 09:15ORD-EDI
10h 30m1 stop
08:10 - 13:45EDI-ORD
11h 35m1 stop
£536British Airways
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Sun, 13 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
16:45 - 09:15ORD-EDI
10h 30m1 stop
11:40 - 18:15EDI-ORD
12h 35m1 stop
£537British Airways
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Sun, 22 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
14:15 - 06:50ORD-EDI
10h 35m1 stop
09:00 - 20:10EDI-ORD
17h 10m2 stops
£539Air Canada
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Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
18:30 - 08:25ORD-EDI
7h 55mdirect
12:30 - 23:14EDI-ORD
16h 44m1 stop
£556United Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
14:15 - 06:50ORD-EDI
10h 35m1 stop
09:00 - 20:10EDI-ORD
17h 10m2 stops
£579Air Canada
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Sun, 13 Oct - Mon, 21 Oct
14:05 - 10:35ORD-EDI
14h 30m1 stop
12:30 - 23:14EDI-ORD
16h 44m1 stop
£596United Airlines
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Thu, 19 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
15:45 - 09:05ORD-EDI
11h 20m1 stop
08:30 - 14:00EDI-ORD
11h 30m1 stop
£737Aer Lingus
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Mon, 6 May - Thu, 9 May

Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Edinburgh, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Edinburgh, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost £492 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,145 and £1,127 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Edinburgh from Chicago were found on Aer Lingus (£367) and WestJet (£472), and the lowest return tickets were found on Scandinavian Airlines (£471) and British Airways (£535).

Which airlines fly direct between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Edinburgh?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is £568.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Edinburgh per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and lands in Edinburgh, with an average flight time of 7h 40m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Edinburgh?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh take?

Direct flights from Chicago generally make it to Edinburgh in 7h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,699 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Edinburgh?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 18:45 and will be landing in Edinburgh at 08:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Edinburgh?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh jets off at 18:45 and lands at 08:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Edinburgh

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£263
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Edinburgh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh was £327 for a one-way ticket and £586 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    The Boeing 757-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Edinburgh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Edinburgh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Edinburgh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh, United Airlines or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh are United Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £772 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £821 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Edinburgh?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Turnhouse, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 747 reviews
7.9boarding
7.7entertainment
7.1food
8.3crew
7.4comfort
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

All good, useful to have the united app from check in to boarding

I loved how they arrange boarding (starting with people seated in back and moving to the front). Flight crew was very polite and welcoming. Seating was ok, I felt like there was enough leg space however it is noticeable when the passenger in front of you sets their seat back.

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Nice to be on a flight that wasn't fully booked so there were only two of us in the three seat row.

The only problem was there are games on the entertaiment system. The guy behind me played poker the entire time and poking the back of my seat. I hope they remove these.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

Great travel. Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again in the near future. God willing

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

The transatlantic flight was wonderful. The regional reminded me of jet blue. Crazy and packed. Not enough overhead space and tough on elderly.

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh from Chicago found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/10Tue
2 stops
13h 35mORD-EDI
£263
1/10Tue
2 stops
19h 20mORD-EDI
£267
4/9Wed
2 stops
18h 06mORD-EDI
£284
19/7Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
30h 10mORD-EDI
£367
24/8Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
16h 55mORD-EDI
£423
18/7Thu
1 stopWestJet
34h 10mORD-EDI
£472
11/9Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
17h 30mORD-EDI
£482
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
7h 40mORD-EDI
£648
11/5Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
28h 45mORD-EDI
£671
16/7Tue
1 stopWestJet
34h 10mORD-EDI
£1,281

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/4Fri
multi-stopAer Lingus
10h 05mORD-EDI
28/4Sun
multi-stopAer Lingus
16h 35mEDI-ORD
£986
26/4Fri
multi-stop
18h 10mORD-EDI
28/4Sun
multi-stop
21h 46mEDI-ORD
£1,034
26/4Fri
multi-stop
10h 25mORD-EDI
28/4Sun
multi-stop
36h 45mEDI-ORD
£1,130
26/4Fri
multi-stop
16h 50mORD-EDI
28/4Sun
multi-stop
21h 46mEDI-ORD
£1,173
29/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 50mORD-EDI
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 54mEDI-ORD
£1,239
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 00mORD-EDI
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
8h 30mEDI-ORD
£1,240
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
14h 42mORD-EDI
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
15h 09mEDI-ORD
£1,252
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
33h 25mORD-EDI
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
12h 36mEDI-ORD
£1,257
26/4Fri
multi-stopSWISS
17h 15mORD-EDI
2/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
15h 05mEDI-ORD
£1,545
28/4Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 05mORD-EDI
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 35mEDI-ORD
£2,166

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Chicago - Edinburgh Flights

Departure:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

Edinburgh - Chicago

Cabin classes:

£691