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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to the United States

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newark2 stops£295
Orlando
Orlando1 stop£316
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops£597
Miami
Miami1 stop£397
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£440
Boston
Boston2 stops£330
Chicago
Chicago2 stops£392
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop£470
Tampa
Tampa2 stops£505
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops£468
Seattle
Seattle2 stops£441
Houston
Houston2 stops£546
Denver
Denver1 stop£507
Nashville
Nashville1 stop£557
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop£488
Honolulu
Honolulu3 stops£1,094
Austin
Austin1 stop£563
San Diego
San Diego2 stops£524
New York
Newark2 stops£295
Orlando
Orlando1 stop£316
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops£597
Miami
Miami1 stop£397
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£440
Boston
Boston2 stops£330
Chicago
Chicago2 stops£392
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop£470
Tampa
Tampa2 stops£505
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops£468
Seattle
Seattle2 stops£441
Houston
Houston2 stops£546
Denver
Denver1 stop£507
Nashville
Nashville1 stop£557
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop£488
Honolulu
Honolulu3 stops£1,094
Austin
Austin1 stop£563
San Diego
San Diego2 stops£524

Book Cheap Edinburgh to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to the United States 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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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to the United States

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
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08:00 - 13:35EDI-EWR
34h 35m2 stops
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18:30 - 21:20EWR-EDI
21h 50m2 stops
£295Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
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08:00 - 13:25EDI-EWR
34h 25m3 stops
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18:30 - 21:20EWR-EDI
21h 50m2 stops
£300Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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07:45 - 13:35EDI-EWR
34h 50m2 stops
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17:40 - 22:30EWR-EDI
23h 50m2 stops
£302Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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12:30 - 18:27EDI-LGA
10h 57m1 stop
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19:48 - 10:35LGA-EDI
9h 47m1 stop
£440United Airlines
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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09:00 - 21:29EDI-LGA
17h 29m2 stops
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15:35 - 15:15LGA-EDI
18h 40m2 stops
£444British Airways
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Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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05:50 - 16:30EDI-LGA
15h 40m2 stops
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17:00 - 21:35LGA-EDI
23h 35m2 stops
£450Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
United Airlines Logo
09:40 - 16:30EDI-IAD
11h 50m1 stop
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22:10 - 10:35IAD-EDI
7h 25mdirect
£506United Airlines
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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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11:30 - 20:40EDI-RSW
13h 10m1 stop
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08:53 - 08:05RSW-EDI
42h 12m2 stops
£549Lufthansa
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Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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11:30 - 11:52EDI-RSW
28h 22m1 stop
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08:53 - 08:05RSW-EDI
42h 12m2 stops
£550Lufthansa
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Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 19 May
British Airways Logo
11:35 - 21:39EDI-RSW
15h 04m1 stop
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07:10 - 07:10RSW-EDI
19h 00m1 stop
£567British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to the United States flights

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

What is the cheapest Edinburgh to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Edinburgh found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at £489 return. The most popular route is from Edinburgh (EDI) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £489.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Edinburgh to the United States?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £643, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to the United States, 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 Edinburgh to the United States is September, when tickets cost £485 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of return tickets is £650 and £600 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to the United States clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Edinburgh to United States, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from United States, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Edinburgh to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to the United States

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£169
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to Boston

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • Do I require a visa for flights from Edinburgh to the United states?

    You will be required to present a visa when travelling from the UK to the United States. If you have the ESAT visa waiver, you can travel to the United States visa-free.

  • Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to the United States?

    There are several direct flights from Edinburgh to the United States with providers like United Airlines. On the other hand, Aer Lingus and Air Canada provide services for flights with at least one change. The common layovers include Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).

  • Are there sleeping pods at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    There are comfortable sleep pods in Terminal 5 at a fee if you want to nap on arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

  • Can I rent a car at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    Consider a car rental at John F. Kennedy International Airport for a flexibility-centred vacation in the United States. On arrival, you can get to the car rental counter near the baggage area that will give instructions on the various car rental agencies. Car rental companies like Avis, Budget, and Hertz have off-the-airport locations and offer free shuttle services.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to the United States?

    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 the United States.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Edinburgh to the United States 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 Edinburgh to the United States?

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when retur flights cost £402 on average. Morning departures are around 40% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £633.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Edinburgh to the United States? 25% of our users found tickets from Edinburgh to the United States for the following prices or less: Newark £496 one-way - £591 round-trip; Washington, D.C. £491 one-way - £676 round-trip; New York £617 one-way - £581 round-trip
  • Flights from Edinburgh to the United Starts depart from Edinburgh International Airport (EDI). The airport is 8 miles from the city centre. You may take a tram from St Andrews Square to Edinburgh Airport and arrive in about 35 minutes. You can also walk to Shrubhill and take a bus to Princess Street, which is a few minutes’ walk to the bus stop South St David Street. The bus you board will get you to Forecourt, a short distance from Edinburgh Airport. Consider a taxi for a direct and comfy ride to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh.
  • If you wish to nap before a flight, walk to the Arrivals Hall near the baggage claim area in Edinburgh International Airport. There are armrest-free benches, where you can sleep. You can also walk to the car rental areas, which are quiet with armrest-free chairs. As you rest, let your kid have some pre-flight fun at the soft play zones in the south-east pier next to Gate 15.
  • Worry not if you wish to refresh after a long drive to Edinburgh Airport. Walk past the passport control in Terminal 1 to Servisair Executive Lounge, which has showering facilities. You can also grab a pre-flight snack or drink at some onsite lounges, including Plaza Premium Lounge next to Gate 16 and Aspire Lounge or British Airways Lounge near Gate 4.
  • Edinburgh International Airport has you covered if you wish to stretch your muscles or keep up with your workout regime. LivingWell gym is just outside the airport. You can access weights, cardio machines, resistance machines and personal trainers in the facility. You will also get to treat yourself to the steam room, sauna and spa facilities.
  • Flight from Edinburgh to the United States will land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA). John F. Kennedy International Airport is the busiest airport receiving most airlines, while LaGuardia Airport is closest to the city centre. Consider flying to LaGuardia Airport when travelling on budget as it is closer to New York City.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to the United States? 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
KLMOverall score based on 1428 reviews
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8.0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

We would have missed our connection from Munich to Boston but we had a van outside the plan that wisked us to our terminal. Much appreciated and we didn’t even realize that Lufthansa had done this until the announcement on disembarkation. Well organized airline! Will definitely fly Lufthansa again!!!

Everything went well. I will fly with Lufthansa again. And use Kayak whenever I book flights

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

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