Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to New York, KLM or Finnair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to New York are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £618 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £590 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to New York take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to New York from Edinburgh is typically 7h 29m. The journey crosses a distance of 3,247 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Edinburgh and New York per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from Edinburgh and land in New York, with an average flight time of 7h 39m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (4).

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to New York was £267 for a one-way ticket and £318 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Edinburgh and New York?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines connects Edinburgh to New York with 7 flights per week and both JetBlue and Delta also offer 7 flights per week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Edinburgh, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Edinburgh at 09:40 and will be landing in New York at 12:25.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Edinburgh to New York jets off at 14:05 and lands at 16:45.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Edinburgh and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to New York. They are: Air France, British Airways, Delta, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at £268 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Icelandair.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines, KLM, Air France, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Edinburgh to New York flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to New York flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which airport should I fly to in the New York area?

Accepted Answer

When considering your choice of New York airports, the location of your accommodation is important, and while all three are relatively close to Manhattan by car, only two of them – JFK Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) – have reliable, fast public transportation links to the city.

Question 15

How do I get to Manhattan from JFK Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest way to Manhattan after your flight from Edinburgh to New York is via the AirTrain, which connects to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) subway (underground). There are also shuttles such as the NYC Express Bus, and the ubiquitous yellow cabs are also available for a about $52 (£40) plus the cost of tolls. Uber and car hire are other options.

Question 16

Are there onsite hotels at Newark Liberty Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is one hotel – Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott – on the airport grounds, offering a full business centre and complimentary shuttle service to all terminals. Other hotels in the vicinity that offer free transfers to and from the airport are Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport and Holiday Inn Newark Airport.

Question 17

Where can I exchange currency at JFK Airport?

Accepted Answer

Passengers looking to convert pounds to dollars after landing at JFK Airport should know that there are Travelex Currency Exchange kiosks located in arrivals lounges at all six of the airport’s terminals. Travelex also operates several ATMs in each of the terminals, including at the food courts of Terminals 1 and 7 for your convenience.

Question 18

Which hotels are available at Edinburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you’ve got an early flight, you can stay at an airport hotel, so you are refreshed for your trip. For example, you can stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport. This hotel offers a wake-up service, so you’ll make your flight in good time.

Question 19

How can I fly first class to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you want enhanced comfort for your journey, you can fly with an airline that offers exclusive cabin classes. For example, Air France flies to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and provides first-class seating for some passengers.

Question 20

How is it possible to lower my carbon emissions by taking a specific flight?

Accepted Answer

If you want to lower your carbon footprint, you should use the KAYAK search filter to find a flight that releases fewer CO2 emissions. For instance, KLM completes the route to John F Kennedy Airport emitting about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger rather than the industry standard of around 1,308 kg. This is a roughly 40% decrease in carbon emissions.

Question 21

Which airlines provide Wi-Fi on flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you want to stay online during your trip, you should look for an airline that provides Wi-Fi on the journey. For example, British Airways flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Virgin Atlantic flights to John F Kennedy Airport provide Wi-Fi to passengers throughout.

Question 22

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to New York is February, where tickets cost £518 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £681 and £638 respectively.

Question 23

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

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 Edinburgh to New York.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

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 New York with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 New York from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 27

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Boston (BOS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £400 for a return.

Question 28

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) is the top choice – 44% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Edinburgh to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 29

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Paris (CDG) often has the shortest stopovers from Edinburgh to New York, with an average time of 1h 27m.

Question 30

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Reykjavik (KEF) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 10h 39m.

Question 31

How often are flights from Edinburgh to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Edinburgh and New York historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 196 minutes.

Question 32

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Edinburgh to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, JetBlue have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 33

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 34

What is the most punctual flight time for Edinburgh to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 35

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Edinburgh and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 36

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Edinburgh to New York were found on Icelandair (£318) and British Airways (£335).

Question 37

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Edinburgh to New York costs £483 on the route between Edinburgh (EDI) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 3% cheaper than other Edinburgh-New York routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 38

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Question 39

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £613 on average.

Question 40

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from Edinburgh usually cost between £451 and £630 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £318 on Icelandair (5 Nov–9 Nov).

Question 41

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is British Airways, followed by United Airlines and Aer Lingus.

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