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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

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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16:50 - 22:15MIA  Miami-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 25m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas
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10:00 - 14:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MIA Miami
33h 50m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£439Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
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19:35 - 11:45EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 10m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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06:00 - 18:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
17h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£446Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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17:40 - 21:55EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 15m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Madrid Barajas
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08:15 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
18h 55m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£460Multiple Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
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19:35 - 11:45EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 10m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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06:00 - 18:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
17h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£463Multiple Airlines
Tue, 30 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr
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07:30 - 11:50MSP  Minneapolis St Paul-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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09:40 - 14:02EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
34h 22m1 stop Newark
£582United Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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20:10 - 08:05EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
6h 55mdirect
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09:40 - 12:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
7h 45mdirect
£592United Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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20:05 - 07:55EWR  Newark-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
6h 50mdirect
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09:25 - 12:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-EWR Newark
7h 55mdirect
£592United Airlines
Sat, 6 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar
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18:25 - 17:40LAX  Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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12:40 - 21:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles
15h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
£740American Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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12:13 - 09:05IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Philadelphia
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11:05 - 23:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
18h 00m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth
£839American Airlines
Thu, 17 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
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08:30 - 09:05LAX  Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 35m1 stop Philadelphia
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08:40 - 15:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles
14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
£1,013American Airlines
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 £439 return. The most popular connection is from Chicago to Edinburgh, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £470 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 £541. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are £854 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month for flights to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost £567 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 £998 and £876 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £343.

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 £622 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 £622.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. 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

£161
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower 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 £439 return. The most popular connection is from Chicago to Edinburgh, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £470 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 £525. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £138 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 cheap airfare to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Edinburgh for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Edinburgh from Newark £593

  • 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 3 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 10295 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
8.1Crew
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Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sept 2026
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Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

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

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

They lost my bag so that is unfortunate.. still waiting for it

The flight from Dublin to London was short but they charged for any food or beverage. I have never paid for anything except alcohol on a flight before so imagine my shock at being charged nearly 4 pounds for a cup of tea. I once took an hour and a half flight (different airline) within South Africa and was served a complimentary dinner. It’s minor things like this that might make me hesitant to choose Aer Lingus over another similarly priced airline.

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

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!!!

I had to buy another ticket and you haven't reimburse me for it.

Flight delayed 6 hours. Would mean I would miss My connections to Glasgow and my reason for going back. AA staff were completely useless in figuring out how to re ok me. My wife 200 miles away was on kayak offering suggestions. Also NO alerts from AA by phone or text about this delay. Just a $12 voucher for compensation. I ended up on BA

Staff in first class seemed to struggle to provide service to both sections. I didn’t get breakfast though I requested it. I only got coffee after asking the opposite side flight attendant and then could never see them to request a bottle of water.

Seats were the worst i ever experienced — narrow, hard, no leg room and a long flight

In premium economy I was expecting a bit cleaner area. Tables were not very clean. Only one of us received a blanket and pillow. The food was okay. Probably a smidgen better than coach. The crew were very nice but should have done more walk through to at least pick up trash.

Seats are uncomfortable and my impressive barely 5’10” frame meant my knees were touching the seat in front of me. My 5’3” sweetheart found the seats equally uncomfortable The crew were transactional. The food edible. The entertainment manageable. The boarding process efficient. The experience okay.

After boarding, the AC was shut off on the flight. At business class, I really could not breathe. I was absolutely dripping sweat. I was told by the FA that there was nothing they could do but I could stand by the door until departure. So, that's what I did. I was clearly in the way while the FAs were trying to do their work, but I had to be able to breathe. After that, of course, I had sweated up a lot so was very uncomfortable for the six hour flight.

British Airways canceled our original flight and rebooked us on Air Canada one day later. As a result, we lost one day of our Geneva trip and incurred financial losses for a prepaid hotel night and a day trip that we were unable to use.

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

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