£240 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to the United States

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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£363
Orlando
Orlando1 stop£599
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop£528
Miami
Miami1 stop£432
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£520
Boston
Boston1 stop£545
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop£624
Chicago
Chicago2 stops£505
Tampa
Tampa1 stop£571
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop£557
Seattle
Seattle1 stop£529
Houston
Houston1 stop£606
Denver
Denver1 stop£653
Nashville
Nashville2 stops£494
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop£508
Austin
Austin1 stop£658
New York
Newark2 stops£363
Orlando
Orlando1 stop£599
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop£528
Miami
Miami1 stop£432
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£520
Boston
Boston1 stop£545
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop£624
Chicago
Chicago2 stops£505
Tampa
Tampa1 stop£571
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop£557
Seattle
Seattle1 stop£529
Houston
Houston1 stop£606
Denver
Denver1 stop£653
Nashville
Nashville2 stops£494
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop£508
Austin
Austin1 stop£658

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to the United States

Fri, 5 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
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15:30 - 13:15
EDI
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EWR
26h 45m
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17:45 - 23:30
EWR
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EDI
24h 45m
2 stops
£363Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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07:35 - 13:15
EDI
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EWR
34h 40m
2 stops
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17:45 - 15:55
EWR
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EDI
17h 10m
2 stops
£370Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
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11:30 - 20:00
EDI
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PHL
13h 30m
1 stop
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08:28 - 10:00
PHL
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EDI
20h 32m
1 stop
£508JetBlue
Thu, 9 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
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11:30 - 20:00
EDI
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PHL
13h 30m
1 stop
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09:20 - 10:00
PHL
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EDI
19h 40m
1 stop
£508JetBlue
Fri, 19 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul
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14:05 - 23:18
EDI
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MCO
14h 13m
1 stop
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15:22 - 09:20
MCO
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EDI
12h 58m
1 stop
£601KLM
Fri, 19 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul
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14:05 - 23:18
EDI
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MCO
14h 13m
1 stop
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11:16 - 07:05
MCO
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EDI
14h 49m
1 stop
£602KLM
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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09:00 - 16:26
EDI
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MCO
12h 26m
1 stop
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15:50 - 16:30
MCO
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EDI
19h 40m
2 stops
£605Air France
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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05:40 - 23:06
EDI
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MCO
22h 26m
2 stops
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18:45 - 11:50
MCO
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EDI
12h 05m
1 stop
£606Air France
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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11:25 - 11:25
EDI
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MCO
29h 00m
1 stop
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13:03 - 11:55
MCO
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EDI
17h 52m
2 stops
£607Finnair
Mon, 6 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
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11:25 - 13:55
EDI
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PHL
7h 30mdirect
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22:15 - 21:35
PHL
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EDI
18h 20m
1 stop
£686Finnair
Booking Insights

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 £500 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 3 days was £500.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to the United States depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £573 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 £646.

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 £709, 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 £585 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of return tickets is £717 and £712 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 Sunday 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£243
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Newark Liberty Airport

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.

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: Boston £393 one-way - £597 round-trip; New York £481 one-way - £573 round-trip; Philadelphia £604 one-way - £721 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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 689 reviews
7.5Entertainment
6.9Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Mar 2026
BOS - LIS
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Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

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

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Great price, easy check in, love the free drinks and snacks, and nice crew. The only negative part was waiting for your seat assignment 5 minutes before boarding, and the seats are a bit uncomfortable.

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

Flight was quick, less time than expected, and the attendants all friendly and helpful. We had paid extra for more leg room and were very comfortable. Haven't flown JetBlue in quite a while. Glad to be back!

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

JetBlue not only has the most comfortable planes, but also used to have the best customer service. Lorie Wright, the lady at the gate was very rude not only to me, but to other passengers as well. Her colleague, the gentleman was also not very friendly. They both were acting like they were doing passengers a favor. The crew on board was very nice.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

Jetblue provided a very good service during the flight, the plane in a very good condition, the crew is professional, everything was on time. That's it!

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

flight was half full, plenty of empty seats, was able to lie down across 4 seats, food was good, arrived on time

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

Terrible. Our flight was completely cancelled with no options to rebook until 4 days later.

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

Very comfortable flight and simple and directed one way and back. Amazing price.

We loved our flight attendant, Emma from Scotland, the meal and entertainment offerings were wonderful, the flight was smooth, and enough leg room to stretch. We would fly with you again!

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

Long line with check in at the DIA British Airway counter.

The flights were on time. Cabin crew were nice. The food was terrible! Checking in was not easy using my phone.

Crew were fantastic and the aircraft was extremely comfortable, but outdated. Headphone jacks were worn out and sound normally only came out of one ear unless positioned just right.

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

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