Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Edinburgh (EDI) from $729

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RIC — EDI
May 1 — May 81

The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or March, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$801

Round-trip from

$703
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 50 days in advance, which can save you up to 154% on flights from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 50 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,346. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,594.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from Richmond, Virginia. Prices for February average $966 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $636. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 52% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh (RIC - EDI)?

When flying from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Richmond to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Richmond and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Richmond to Edinburgh. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 9/285:05 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Sat 10/56:00 amEDI - RIC
2 stops15h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/25$901
Wed 8/712:00 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops14h 30mDelta
Thu 8/1510:35 amEDI - RIC
1 stop17h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,058
Wed 8/711:50 amRIC - EDI
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Mon 8/1212:05 pmEDI - RIC
1 stop13h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/24$1,327
Wed 6/56:56 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Sat 6/1510:35 amEDI - RIC
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/26$7,275

Cheap KLM flights from Richmond to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Richmond and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest KLM flights we've found from Richmond to Edinburgh. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sun 8/412:15 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Tue 8/2010:35 amEDI - RIC
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/26$970
Tue 6/41:37 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop16h 58mKLM
Wed 6/1210:35 amEDI - RIC
1 stop11h 34mKLM
Deal found 4/25$1,278
Tue 6/46:59 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop11h 36mKLM
Wed 6/1210:35 amEDI - RIC
2 stops15h 23mKLM
Deal found 4/25$1,282
Wed 8/712:00 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Thu 8/1510:35 amEDI - RIC
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 4/25$1,296
Wed 8/712:00 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Mon 8/1212:05 pmEDI - RIC
1 stop17h 28mKLM
Deal found 4/24$1,545

Richmond to Edinburgh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Richmond and Edinburgh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Richmond to Edinburgh in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 9/26:15 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/171:50 pmEDI - RIC
1 stop13h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$729
Mon 9/28:28 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops16h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1710:35 amEDI - RIC
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$730
Mon 9/96:00 amRIC - EDI
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/2011:30 amEDI - RIC
1 stop14h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$733
Mon 9/28:00 amRIC - EDI
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/179:00 amEDI - RIC
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$734
Tue 10/299:52 amRIC - EDI
2 stops20h 43mDelta
Sat 11/911:45 amEDI - RIC
2 stops26h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/25$744
Tue 10/2912:00 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Sat 11/911:45 amEDI - RIC
1 stop28h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/25$745
Tue 10/293:39 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops13h 31mBritish Airways
Sun 11/1010:15 amEDI - RIC
2 stops14h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/25$760
Tue 10/293:13 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops15h 22mDelta
Mon 11/1111:45 amEDI - RIC
1 stop15h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/25$765
Wed 10/3012:50 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Sun 11/106:00 amEDI - RIC
2 stops21h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/25$766

One-way flights to Edinburgh from Richmond

Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Richmond to Edinburgh. Users needing a return flight from Richmond to Edinburgh should utilize the search form above.
Wed 9/253:14 pmRIC - EDI
3 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,340
Wed 9/252:45 pmRIC - EDI
2 stops16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$2,496
Wed 9/2512:00 pmRIC - EDI
1 stop15h 35mKLM
Deal found 4/25$2,857

Find flights from Richmond to Edinburgh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Price

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop12h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/17

1 stop13h 02m

$729

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/2

2 stops16h 37m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/17

2 stops18h 04m

$730

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/20

1 stop14h 57m

$733

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/17

2 stops19h 29m

$734

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/28

2 stops15h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

2 stops25h 40m

$782

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/28

1 stop12h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

2 stops15h 36m

$901

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/4

1 stop15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/20

1 stop17h 05m

$970

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/28

1 stop12h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

1 stop11h 46m

$1,089

Richmond Byrd IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

RIC - EDI

RICEDI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/12

2 stops21h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/20

1 stop32h 01m

$1,324

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Deals found on 4/25

When is the best time to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip from Richmond to Edinburgh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Richmond to Edinburgh is currently $2,564 while a round-trip flight costs $888. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh (average of $703). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$703

February

$745

March

$830

April

$835

May

$892

June

$1,404

July

$1,213

August

$951

September

$861

October

$804

November

$746

December

$788

Temperature and rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

EDI

Temperature

39.2 - 59 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Edinburgh, such as Delta, KLM and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.7
Good
746 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.6
Good
1,809 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $729, but on average you can expect to pay $985.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $729, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and British Airways. United Airlines is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh?

  • What does RIC to EDI mean?

    RIC stands for Richmond Byrd Intl Airport, while EDI stands for Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Edinburgh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Richmond to Edinburgh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Richmond to Edinburgh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Edinburgh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Richmond to Edinburgh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Richmond to Edinburgh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Richmond to Edinburgh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh flight deals updated?

    The Richmond, Virginia to Edinburgh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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United AirlinesCheapest$715Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$736Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$755Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest$778Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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