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

The average direct flight takes 6h 40m , covering a distance of 3,247 miles.

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

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from New York and land in Edinburgh, with an average flight time of 6h 56m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (4).

What is the cheapest flight from New York to Edinburgh?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Edinburgh was £160 for a one-way ticket and £558 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New York and Edinburgh?

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

Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Edinburgh?

New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Edinburgh. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 20:10 and will be landing in Edinburgh at 08:05.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to Edinburgh jets off at 21:30 and lands at 09:20.

Which airlines fly direct between New York and Edinburgh?

There is just one airline that flies from New York to Edinburgh direct and that is United Airlines . The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is £423.

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

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Edinburgh flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Iberia, Finnair, and British Airways.

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

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Edinburgh?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York 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 New York with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York 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 New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £598 for a return.

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

Dublin (DUB) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from New York to Edinburgh picked an itinerary connecting there.

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

If you prefer a quick connection, London (LHR) often has the shortest stopovers from New York to Edinburgh, with an average time of 1h 28m .

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

Consider flying via Dublin (DUB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 9h 05m .

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to Edinburgh were found on Delta (£559) and KLM (£560).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Edinburgh?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Edinburgh is United Airlines, followed by British Airways.

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Recent return flight deals from New York to Edinburgh

Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

18:20 - 09:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

06:00 - 15:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

£558Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

16:55 - 07:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 15m1 stop Dublin

07:55 - 13:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 45m1 stop Dublin

£558Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

23:55 - 15:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 05m1 stop Dublin

15:30 - 22:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 55m1 stop Dublin

£558Aer Lingus

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

23:10 - 13:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 10m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

20:10 - 15:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 50m2 stops London Stansted Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£558Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

19:25 - 19:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 15m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin London Stansted

06:10 - 17:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 45m2 stops Alicante Casablanca Mohamed V

£558Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

17:00 - 08:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 35m1 stop Dublin

12:35 - 19:29EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 54m1 stop Dublin

£558Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

16:55 - 17:30JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 35m1 stop Dublin

07:55 - 22:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 30m1 stop Dublin

£558Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

18:20 - 09:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

06:10 - 15:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

£558Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

18:55 - 15:00EWR Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 05m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

09:25 - 12:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark

7h 55mdirect

£571United Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

06:00 - 15:00EWR Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

09:25 - 12:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark

7h 55mdirect

£574United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from New York to Edinburgh

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

18:20 - 09:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

06:00 - 15:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 55m1 stop London Gatwick

£558Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 40mdirect

£559Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 40mdirect

£560KLM

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

18:30 - 10:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 30m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

12:10 - 14:46EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 36mdirect

£560JetBlue

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

09:30 - 10:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 30m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

12:10 - 14:46EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 36mdirect

£560JetBlue

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

13:00 - 10:00JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 00m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

12:10 - 14:46EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 36mdirect

£560JetBlue

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 40mdirect

£560Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

15:00 - 07:05LGA New York LaGuardia-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

11:20 - 17:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LGA New York LaGuardia

11h 10m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£561Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

06:00 - 10:35EWR Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

09:00 - 08:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark

28h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

£578United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

20:10 - 08:05EWR Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

09:40 - 12:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark

7h 45mdirect

£581United Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from New York to Edinburgh

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

21:20 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 00mdirect

12:10 - 14:46EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 36mdirect

£559JetBlue

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 40mdirect

£560Air France

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 44mdirect

£560Delta

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 40mdirect

£560Delta

Sun, 27 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 44mdirect

£560Delta

Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 40mdirect

£560Delta

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 44mdirect

£560Delta

Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

21:25 - 09:20JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

14:05 - 16:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 44mdirect

£560Delta

Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

20:10 - 08:05EWR Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 55mdirect

09:40 - 12:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark

7h 45mdirect

£581United Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

20:05 - 07:55EWR Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

6h 50mdirect

09:25 - 12:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark

7h 55mdirect

£581United Airlines

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Edinburgh from New York usually cost between £558 and £747 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £558 on Multiple Airlines (18 Oct–22 Oct).

What is the cheapest New York to Edinburgh flight route?

The absolute cheapest return flight from New York to Edinburgh costs £219 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Edinburgh (EDI). However, over the past month, flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Edinburgh (EDI) were, on average, 14% cheaper than other New York-Edinburgh routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and Edinburgh (EDI).

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to Edinburgh, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, 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 New York to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost £529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £836 and £829 respectively.

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

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £598 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from New York to Edinburgh?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Edinburgh was £160 for a one-way ticket and £558 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Edinburgh?
New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Edinburgh. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Edinburgh?
All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Edinburgh flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Iberia, Finnair, and British Airways.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Edinburgh?
The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Edinburgh flight route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Edinburgh?
Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Edinburgh.
On which days can I fly direct from New York to Edinburgh?
There are direct flights from New York to Edinburgh on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 New York to Edinburgh.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Edinburgh?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York 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 New York with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York 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 New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £273 or less one-way and £411 or less round-trip.

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