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$159+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

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Fri 11/7
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Flights to Edinburgh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on October 1, 2025.

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October

Average price

$709

Round-trip from

$526

One-way from

$159

Good round-trip deal

$651 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
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From New York to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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One-way flight from New York to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI)
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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on October 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2810:10 pmJFK - EDI
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/19:30 pmEDI - JFK
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2312:30 amJFK - EDI
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:40 pmEDI - JFK
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$528
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:55 pmJFK - EDI
1 stop10h 45mAer Lingus
Mon 10/2011:55 amEDI - JFK
1 stop12h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 9/29$529
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:30 amLGA - EDI
3 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/236:00 amEDI - LGA
2 stops18h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$530
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/129:12 pmJFK - EDI
Nonstop7h 03mJetBlue
Tue 10/2112:10 pmEDI - JFK
1 stop11h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 9/29$530
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/129:00 amJFK - EDI
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:50 pmEDI - JFK
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$531
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Wed 10/229:00 amJFK - EDI
3 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/277:55 amEDI - JFK
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$532
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Thu 10/166:00 amLGA - EDI
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2012:30 pmEDI - LGA
3 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$533
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Tue 10/286:00 pmJFK - EDI
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/36:15 amEDI - JFK
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$533
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Wed 11/2611:30 amLGA - EDI
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/3010:45 pmEDI - LGA
2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$534
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Sun 10/2611:10 pmJFK - EDI
1 stop31h 10mIcelandair
Thu 11/611:20 amEDI - JFK
1 stop11h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 9/29$534
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:10 pmJFK - EDI
1 stop31h 10mIcelandair
Tue 11/412:20 pmEDI - JFK
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 9/30$535

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Edinburgh that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on October 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/30

6:05 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/8

8:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$539

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

6:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$587

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

9:12 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop7h 03m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/24

12:10 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$588

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

8:15 am-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$592

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

12:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/17

8:15 am-8:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$592

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

6:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$619

NewarkEdinburgh

EWR - EDI

EWREDI

Newark

Sun 3/1

9:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/18

5:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$621

NewarkEdinburgh

EWR - EDI

EWREDI

Newark

Sun 11/9

9:35 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/10

7:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$621

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/10

8:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/15

8:15 am-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$640

New YorkEdinburgh

JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

11:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/19

8:15 am-7:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$640

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Compare providers for flights to Edinburgh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Edinburgh in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Edinburgh flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Edinburgh flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Edinburgh flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Edinburgh. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

The best insider tips for flights to Edinburgh

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Edinburgh trip
Airlines
American Airlines

Enjoy Flagship Business with 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and 16” HD screens on long-haul flights.


Access Flagship Lounges with Flagship Business tickets for premium dining and relaxation.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United Polaris Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and access to Polaris Lounges.


United Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
EDI

For quick access to public transport, turn left after security. The outdoor exit is just steps away.

Read more about EDIby Chris Smith
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Expert on EDI

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Chris takes immense pleasure in imparting his love of travel, particularly flying to others. He has a wealth of insider knowledge to share since he is still an active airline pilot. Who knows? One day, he may even fly you on your next vacation! Having worked and lived in numerous countries in Africa and the Middle East, he now resides in Scotland. When he's not traveling the world or penning new articles, he gives his all to a couple of local Scottish charities that are dear to his heart.

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Best time to book a flight to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Edinburgh

When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

On average, a flight from New York to Edinburgh takes 15 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Edinburgh from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Monday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Edinburgh

The most flights from New York to Edinburgh are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Edinburgh are United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $530
British Airways
British Airways
From $509
Delta
Delta
From $383
JetBlue
JetBlue
From $95

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Edinburgh are JetBlue, Air France and British Airways.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 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 October 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic to the United Kingdom to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,912 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,413 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest airport in Scotland, located less than 6 miles (9.3km) west of the city center. With trains and buses going into town at all hours, the airport is a convenient gateway to the UK’s Festival City. If you’re planning on booking a flight to Edinburgh during Fringe season do it as far in advance as possible.

The original terminal was built in the 1970s, however it has been upgraded in recent years and a program of expansion is underway. The arrivals and departure terminals are under one roof, albeit on different floors, so connecting to other flights is fairly hassle-free. However, the security check points are often over capacity at peak times.

There are several restaurants, book shops and an art gallery, and the facilities are generally clean and well-maintained. The airport is also well-signed, so you should have no trouble getting around the building.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh. Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 6 daily flights from New York. 12 airlines have flights from New York to Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Edinburgh if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Edinburgh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Edinburgh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost $18, while round-trip flights cost around $20.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Edinburgh?

    A round-trip flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around $61, however they can be found for as little as $20.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Edinburgh, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 12 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Edinburgh Zoo?

    If being close to Edinburgh Zoo is important to you, you’ll want to land at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0.0 mi away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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