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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 19:25
• Latest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 19:25.

The flight takes about 7h 50m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 7h 50m, covering 3,244 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £533 to £721, with an average of £614 over the past 12 months. Anything below £533 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the £614 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £510 return via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared with £625 for direct.

JetBlue is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• JetBlue: 90% on time
• Delta: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic
• KLM
• Delta
• Air France

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £419, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £56 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Sixt

Flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 59m.

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £588 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £656, a difference of £68.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Edinburgh and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 11m, compared to 10h 36m via Dublin (DUB) and 10h 50m via London Heathrow (LHR).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 5 hours behind Edinburgh (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.