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Cheap Flights from the United States to Edinburgh

 
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Recent return flight deals from the United States to Edinburgh

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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19:40 - 13:00BWI  Baltimore/Washington-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
12h 20m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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07:15 - 18:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BWI Baltimore/Washington
16h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£346Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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18:30 - 13:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
12h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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07:15 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 05m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£366Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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22:10 - 14:45PHL  Philadelphia-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:25 - 13:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PHL Philadelphia
7h 25mdirect
£515American Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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22:10 - 17:10PHL  Philadelphia-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
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05:55 - 16:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PHL Philadelphia
15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£527American Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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23:55 - 15:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 05m1 stop Dublin
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15:30 - 22:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 55m1 stop Dublin
£558Aer Lingus
Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
18:55 - 15:00EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 05m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
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09:25 - 12:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
7h 55mdirect
£571United Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
JetBlue Logo
22:35 - 10:00BOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
6h 25mdirect
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11:30 - 13:52EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 22mdirect
£573JetBlue
Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:00EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
United Airlines Logo
09:25 - 12:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
7h 55mdirect
£574United Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
JetBlue Logo
22:35 - 10:00BOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
6h 25mdirect
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12:10 - 22:03EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
14h 53m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
£574JetBlue
Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
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17:25 - 08:00BOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 35m1 stop Dublin
Aer Lingus Logo
13:25 - 18:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 25m1 stop Dublin
£577Aer Lingus
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Edinburgh

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

What is the cheapest flight to Edinburgh?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Edinburgh was found on the route from Newark, at £346 return. The most popular connection is from Boston to Edinburgh, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £571 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £577. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are £1,050 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month for flights to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost £555 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is £981 and £850 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of £332.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £609 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £609.

What is a good deal for flights to Edinburgh?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Edinburgh, 25% of our users found tickets to Edinburgh for the following prices or less: From Newark Airport £284 return, from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport £537 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£157
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Edinburgh

FAQs - booking Edinburgh flights

  • What facilities does Edinburgh Airport have available for children and families?

    Families with the kids in tow will be happy to hear that there are children’s play areas available T Edinburgh Airport. In fact, there are three separate play areas in total, so no matter where your gate is, there will be one nearby.

  • How do I get into Edinburgh proper from Edinburgh Airport?

    Edinburgh Airport is well-connected to downtown Edinburgh with taxi, tram, bus, shuttle, and even train options available. For most travelers, the tram is the simplest and quickest method of getting into the downtown area. Taxis and buses are, of course, also popular, but the directness and cheapness of the tram is hard to beat. The two main train stations in Edinburgh, Waverley and Haymarket, are also easily reached from the train station at the airport.

  • What shopping options does Edinburgh Airport have?

    Forgot to buy souvenirs and gifts for your family and friends during your time in Scotland? Luckily for you, Edinburgh Airport has you covered with its plethora of shopping options available. For souvenirs and gifts, head on over to The Liquorice Tree and Thinking Scotland. For other more general shopping needs, WHSmith, The Collection @ Edinburgh, and Jo Malone are sure to please.

  • What is there to do while in Edinburgh Airport?

    For travelers interested in the arts, one great option is to check out the in-house art gallery. The Airport Gallery is located post-security and features a curated rotating cast of some of Scotland’s greatest artists. Many of the artists on display are even from Edinburgh itself. All of the art is actually for sale, so travelers looking to add to their collection are in luck.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Edinburgh?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Edinburgh was found on the route from Newark, at £346 return. The most popular connection is from Boston to Edinburgh, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £571 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport from central Edinburgh?

    The distance between Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport and the city centre of Edinburgh is 7 miles.

  • What is the name of Edinburgh’s airport?

    All flights to Edinburgh land at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. The airport code is EDI,and it can also be referred to as Edinburgh, Edinburgh Turnhouse, or Turnhouse.

  • How much is a flight to Edinburgh?

    On average, a flight to Edinburgh costs £429. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £196 and departed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Edinburgh.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh 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 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Edinburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight from the United States to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £273 or less one-way and £411 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Edinburgh flight deals.
  • Just booked your flight to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and now you are looking for a hotel nearby? Fortunately for you, there are a number of neighboring hotels that offer complimentary airport pickup and drop-off. Such hotels include The Chester Residence, Dakota Edinburgh, and DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport.
  • Hungry after your flight to Edinburgh? While the food in Scotland might not be its most famous attraction, the Edinburgh Airport certainly brings it when it comes to the culinary offerings. Popular restaurant options in the airport include The Turnhouse, Thermidors Seafood Bar, and YO! Sushi.
  • If your flight to Edinburgh is just the start to your journey in Scotland, then perhaps catching a train or long-distance coach from the airport would the best option for getting to your next destination. Both options are readily available directly from Edinburgh Airport and both connect to destinations all across Scotland as well as the U.K.
  • Neck feeling tight after being stuck in an airplane seat for the past few hours? Fortunately for you, AeroSpa in Edinburgh Airport is here to solve all your hair and beauty needs. But what does a hair salon have to do with tight necks? AeroSpa actually offers a wide range of massage treatments on top of their salon services. So, whether you need a trim or a deep tissue massage, they are the place for you.
  • Feeling like you need to center yourself after your flight to Edinburgh? If so, maybe a visit to Edinburgh Airport’s Prayer Room would help relieve your post-flight stress. Nothing helps alleviate stress and anxiety better than a bit of peace and quiet, after all.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from the United States to Edinburgh

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Edinburgh? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10188 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
Airline reviews

The crew was great. The food was typical, but decent. Everything else - mediocre to poor. The flight was late arriving - happily for us and our 49 minute connection (what idiot came up with that?)- in another concourse - that concourse changed before we arrived (ticket and app was showing the incorrect gate - when we boarded at the correct gate - known by the airport person pushing my assistance cart). Had I walked and read the screens or United app I would have missed the flight! May other people arrived late to the correct gate, having been victims of a last minute gate change, were also relieved the flight arrived late. The aircraft (Boeing 757) was a sardine-can due to an uncomfortable seat pitch distance. The material or seat was beyond not comfortable, but I'm sure they made a lot of money with that aircraft type. I spent a lot of time standing in the back (in the middle of the night/morning to rest my back). I learned my lesson - any trans-oceanic fight - avoid United or American Airlines - and look for Airbus or Boeing 737, 767, 777. Also, pay for business class or premium coach seating.

4.0 OkayJerry, Sept 2026
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The crew was great. The food was typical, but decent. Everything else - mediocre to poor. The flight was late arriving - happily for us and our 49 minute connection (what idiot came up with that?)- in another concourse - that concourse changed before we arrived (ticket and app was showing the incorrect gate - when we boarded at the correct gate - known by the airport person pushing my assistance cart). Had I walked and read the screens or United app I would have missed the flight! May other people arrived late to the correct gate, having been victims of a last minute gate change, were also relieved the flight arrived late. The aircraft (Boeing 757) was a sardine-can due to an uncomfortable seat pitch distance. The material or seat was beyond not comfortable, but I'm sure they made a lot of money with that aircraft type. I spent a lot of time standing in the back (in the middle of the night/morning to rest my back). I learned my lesson - any trans-oceanic fight - avoid United or American Airlines - and look for Airbus or Boeing 737, 767, 777. Also, pay for business class or premium coach seating.

This flight has a history of leaving late, however, I was pleasantly surprised that it was not delayed this day. The flight went smooth, except I was in a window seat and the wall and my feet were freezing. I found it difficult to sleep due to being so cold, I also was using 2 provided UAL blankets and could not get my feet warm. This was annoying, but I still made it there on time and safe.

I was very disappointed with my experience at the United Airlines baggage check. The representative was rude and unhelpful. I was required to remove approximately 1.5 pounds from my two checked bags, even though it was a very small amount over the limit. The interaction was unnecessarily unpleasant, and I expected much better customer service. I hope United will review this incident and provide additional customer service training to its staff.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Excellent cabin crew. They helped a number of passengers with mobility challenges and a mother with a 3 year old and an infant. Better than most other airlines by far. Well done Eduardo!

Good, I slept the entire flight so I cannot add many inflight details

I didn't know if the plane was even go And the plane shook like it was from the same era as Indiana Jones

No snacks, drinks or coffee. No entertainment, not comfortable seats

Air Lingus was in no hurry to get us on the plane as sat at the gate a long time before they boarded us. Then they leave us on the tarmac for an hour. They were no help to let me know what I needed to do to get home. I had to navigate London Heathrow with 0 help from them.

There was a 6h delay with limited updates . When we got to Manchester the bus took ages to get to arrivals and we missed our train, dinner reservation. Basically lost a whole day due to arrivals Lingus!!

Amenity kits were never handed out. There was zero friendliness and assistance by crew. Food was uneatable. One drink was offered and no wine, with dinner or before or after. Cocktails and beverages were not encouraged and when I asked for water, none was given. Poorest, most cramped business class flight I’ve ever been on.

I fly to the USA every 6wks on Ave and 99% of the time I fly Aer Lingus. If I fly BA I’m always disappointed. My only criticism is the food. I’m vegan and over the last year it’s got slightly better these last couple of flights but on the whole it’s not good! Salad and fruit salad for breakfast and that’s also the starter and desert for the lunch/dinner and the main is usually rice with fried veg 😳the pasta is pretty good though. That’s been the last 2 meals…. Everything else is fantastic.

The flight was half full and I presume that the next few days are even less busy not sure why they are still charging a premium to change a flight.

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Comfort in premium economy is worth it for long hauls especially on the 787-9P Dreamliner with the modern updates. The food was okay. All 4 of us selected the same meal, 2 of us had very dry hard to cut chicken, the other 2 were tender and good. The sides/salad/dessert all very good as far as airline food goes. Crew were very attentive. Will be hard to ever go back to regular economy!

Getting to Scotland with no luggage (no medicine, no clothes and no club) on golf trip very disappointed

Crew was great! Food sub-bar, tepid & flavorless. No snack options on trans-atlantic flight. Premium Economy seats ok, leg rest wouldn’t stay in place.

Entertainment system did not function. USB ports did not function. Wi-Fi did not function. Terrible trifecta…

Luggage did not make it onto my plane. Business seats were economy with empty row seat. Just horrible experience. Why would the company allow for transfers that don’t give employees enough time to transfer luggages??

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

The check in agents in PHL and gate agents had to have been the rudest women that I have ever encountered; the agent weighing the bags at check in screamed continuously at all of the guests as did the woman at the gate.I have Executive Platinum status with AA and fly a lot with AA but these ladies were the absolute worst I had the displeasure to encounter!

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Very good flight that left on time and arrived earlier than anticipated, which was a plus! The crew members were very welcoming and helpful. However, the temperature on the flight was very cold - almost to the point of extreme discomfort. Additionally, requiring passengers to pay $8 for headphones to access the JetBlue entertainment was disappointing. Those earbud jacks are not used with most technology and would not be able to be used. There was no option to use Bluetooth for my own earbuds. Beyond those inconveniences, the flight was good.

My original flight was cancelled. My replacement flight was delayed over 2 hours. I lost my whole day in NY

Delays were crazy long (over an hour) both for boarding and baggage claim

awful expereince. boarding was a mess and not communicated, then we sat on a hot plane and were at risk of getting kicked off

2 hour delay and a lack of air conditioning on the plane. Not a good combination

Fabulous! This was the first time we've flown with JetBlue and the entire experience was flawless!

First time flying JetBlue and my perception changed. Love it.

Poor, had a 5+ hours delay. Kept sitting in the aircraft with three kids. It was terrible

The food took two hours to be delivered to my seat, when I'm on an overnight flight I want to sleep asap after take off

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

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