£102 Find Cheap Flights from the United States to Edinburgh

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Cheapest return fare
£370
Overall average: £826
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/12Tue 16/12
BWI - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£400
Typical prices: £688-£917
JetBlue
Sun 3/5Tue 12/5
BOS - EDI • Direct
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United Airlines
Most flights • 12 per week
Virgin Atlantic
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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JFK-EDI
Cheapest
PHL-EDI
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October
Cheapest • 14% price drop
September
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Cheap Flights from the United States to Edinburgh

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

Wed, 10 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
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19:40 - 22:15BWI-EDI
21h 35m2 stops
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08:40 - 18:40EDI-BWI
15h 00m2 stops
£370Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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18:30 - 18:25ORD-EDI
17h 55m2 stops
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08:40 - 17:20EDI-ORD
14h 40m2 stops
£380Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
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19:40 - 20:15BWI-EDI
19h 35m2 stops
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22:55 - 18:40EDI-BWI
24h 45m2 stops
£383Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
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21:20 - 13:00BOS-EDI
10h 40m1 stop
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09:35 - 18:55EDI-BOS
14h 20m1 stop
£393Aer Lingus
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Aer Lingus Logo
17:10 - 07:50BOS-EDI
9h 40m1 stop
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12:00 - 18:59EDI-BOS
11h 59m1 stop
£394Aer Lingus
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Sun, 3 May - Tue, 12 May
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21:55 - 09:15BOS-EDI
6h 20mdirect
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12:10 - 14:24EDI-BOS
7h 14mdirect
£400JetBlue
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Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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21:55 - 09:15BOS-EDI
6h 20mdirect
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12:10 - 14:24EDI-BOS
7h 14mdirect
£401JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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15:30 - 12:50LAX-EDI
13h 20m1 stop
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17:55 - 19:30EDI-LAX
32h 35m1 stop
£495British Airways
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Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
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23:15 - 07:35LAX-EDI
24h 20m2 stops
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09:30 - 22:03EDI-LAX
20h 33m2 stops
£497British Airways
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Mon, 23 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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13:45 - 10:40DCA-EDI
16h 55m2 stops
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06:00 - 19:20EDI-DCA
18h 20m2 stops
£593Virgin Atlantic
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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?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The flight route Philadelphia to Edinburgh was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for £538. Also in the last 3 days, New York was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Edinburgh with one-way tickets at £102 and £370 return.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Edinburgh, 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 to Edinburgh is October, where tickets cost £581 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is £1,035 and £839 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of £548.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport £128 one-way - £704 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Edinburgh, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 days before departure.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£102
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy 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?

    The flight route Philadelphia to Edinburgh was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for £538. Also in the last 3 days, New York was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Edinburgh with one-way tickets at £102 and £370 return.

  • 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 £500. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £128 and departed from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as £652. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are £848 on average.

  • 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.

  • 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 flights cost £569 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £656.

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 £357 or less one-way and £704 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 5 airlines flying from the United States to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Edinburgh. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 672 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.5Entertainment
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025LAX - LHR
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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.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I had zero issues with the flight. I did have issues with the staff at the airport. We missed out flight due to a delay with another airline. Talking to the staff and trying to get a new flight arranged was challenging. One guy was able to try to help us and got us on a new flight, but other staff was dismissive and clearly let us know it wasn’t their problem. All I kept thinking was… this is why air lingus has such a poor customer service reputation. I will be avoiding this airline in the future.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

Very good except for the boarding process which was more hectic than it should have been

My flights with Aer Lingus were very good and I will definitely fly with them. Again in future trips to Ireland and Scotland.

Too hot. Asked for an extra glass of water and was ignored. Asked to sit in empty seats that were open because it was so hot and crowded and was denied and the seats were empty the entire flight

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

The flight was delayed leaving Philadelphia due to “catering” and consequently arrived in Dublin some 75 minutes later than scheduled. Consequently this caused me to miss my connecting flight to Glasgow and I had to spend the night in Dublin.

The flight from Cincinnati to Philadelphia was satisfactory and uneventful.

All of my Aer Lingus flights were delayed. The seat I purchased with extra leg room was exactly the same as my previous seat that was free. I would appreciate my money back.

Checking In on JetBlue site was impossible. It hung up on REAL ID. Even my Global Entry did not help. Luckily, on Kayak site it was a breeze. Entire flight the temperature was COLD! Otherwise the crew was great!

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

There was a fowl odour coming from the lavatory the entire flight

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

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