HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Edinburgh

$280+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh (EDI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EDI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Chicago to Edinburgh with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or April, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:50 pmORD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Mon 1/128:20 amEDI - ORD
1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/16$920
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/283:50 pmORD - EDI
1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus
Sun 1/118:20 amEDI - ORD
1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/16$990
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:15 pmORD - EDI
2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/128:20 pmEDI - ORD
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/177:40 pmORD - EDI
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/246:25 amEDI - ORD
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/263:50 pmORD - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/279:30 pmEDI - ORD
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:50 amMDW - EDI
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Wed 12/3111:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,058
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:48 amMDW - EDI
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Wed 12/3111:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,063
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:48 amMDW - EDI
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Thu 1/15:50 amEDI - MDW
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,074
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:48 amMDW - EDI
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Sun 12/2811:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,133
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:29 amMDW - EDI
2 stops19h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/211:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/16$3,249
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:48 amMDW - EDI
2 stops16h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/211:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 37mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/17$3,299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2812:45 pmMDW - EDI
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Sun 1/411:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/17$3,559

Find flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$498
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$280
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$979

Good round-trip deal

$956 or less

Good one-way deal

$889 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Edinburgh Turnhouse flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Edinburgh Turnhouse flights.
Search Deals
From Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh Turnhouse
Search Deals
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh Turnhouse
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 pm-10:40 am

3 stops34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$596

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

7:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/23

8:50 am-6:20 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$664

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/26

4:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

$674

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/16

11:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$707

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

11:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$713

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

9:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/21

4:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

$713

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/14

4:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

$730

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/28

11:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop29h 05m

$737

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/27

4:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

$737

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

1:28 pm-10:40 am

2 stops15h 12m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/27

5:50 am-6:37 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$819

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/16

Showing 1-10 of 34 results
1
2
3
4

Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 from Chicago to Edinburgh in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 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: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $101). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $854). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Chicago to Edinburgh delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Chicago and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 199 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Edinburgh flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Edinburgh flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Aer Lingus from Chicago to Edinburgh 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,395 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,634 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,585 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Chicago, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Turnhouse per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Edinburgh can take about 15h 12m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $819. There are 3703 mi between Chicago and Edinburgh. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Edinburgh round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($269), Icelandair ($437), and Aer Lingus ($597) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Edinburgh. JetBlue is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh one-way?

    $193 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Aer Lingus, with prices starting from $340 and $434, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Before booking your flight to Edinburgh from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (89%), United Airlines (89%), Lufthansa( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $1,334, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $783. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay $463 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Edinburgh layover in Dublin most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dublin?

    Most Dublin visitors opt to spend their time experiencing St. Patrick's Cathedral, Glasnevin Cemetery, and Molly Malone Statue. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Glasnevin Cemetery, and Molly Malone Statue can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.1 mi, 3.9 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Dublin. Travelers can rent a car at Dublin for an average daily rate of $18 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Edinburgh flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Edinburgh is London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $101). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $854). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Edinburgh?

Book flights to Edinburgh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Grangemouth
Perth

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$269Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
IcelandairCheapest$437Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$594Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$613Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$654Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$685Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$723Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$752Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$784Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.