How long is the flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?

A quick flight from Chicago to Edinburgh can take about 15h 45m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $707. There are 3699 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 $436, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $1,297, 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 $417 for that flight.

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 (87%), United Airlines (87%), Lufthansa( 87%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Edinburgh?

Before booking your flight from Chicago to Edinburgh check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, Aer Lingus or British Airways.

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.

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

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

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 $21 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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.

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 11 different airlines.

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.

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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 9, 2025.

Tue 12/167:40 pmORD - EDI

1 stop13h 05mAer Lingus

Tue 12/238:20 amEDI - ORD

1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/8

$771

Thu 12/117:05 amORD - EDI

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/132:25 pmEDI - ORD

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$936

Tue 12/1610:00 amORD - EDI

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/234:40 pmEDI - ORD

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$978

Fri 12/127:40 pmORD - EDI

1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/146:05 amEDI - ORD

2 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$1,038

Mon 12/83:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/158:20 pmEDI - ORD

2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$1,048

Sun 12/283:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus

Sun 1/118:20 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop28h 55mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/9

$1,061

Sun 12/76:50 pmORD - EDI

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/119:10 amEDI - ORD

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$1,099

Mon 12/83:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop11h 00mAer Lingus

Mon 12/159:35 amEDI - ORD

1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/7

$1,150

Mon 12/1512:50 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops15h 50mDelta

Thu 12/185:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$1,857

Mon 12/295:05 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops17h 00mDelta

Tue 1/65:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$1,865

Thu 12/259:50 amMDW - EDI

2 stops17h 55mDelta

Wed 12/3111:45 amEDI - MDW

2 stops16h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$1,983

Fri 12/129:59 amMDW - EDI

2 stops18h 41mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 12/1411:45 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 02mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/8

$2,407

Best flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Wed 4/2211:30 amORD - EDI

1 stop15h 45mJetBlue

Fri 5/112:10 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop13h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/8

$707

Mon 4/207:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/304:50 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$722

Wed 1/289:33 amMDW - EDI

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Tue 2/105:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$818

Wed 2/259:34 amMDW - EDI

2 stops19h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 3/65:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 47mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/7

$820

Thu 1/81:28 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops14h 42mKLM

Thu 1/155:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops16h 39mKLM

Deal found 12/9

$1,123

Wed 4/2211:30 amORD - EDI

1 stop15h 45mJetBlue

Thu 4/3012:10 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop13h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/8

$707

Tue 4/1411:25 amORD - EDI

1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines

Fri 4/2410:40 amEDI - ORD

1 stop37h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$732

Wed 4/293:15 pmORD - EDI

1 stop12h 14mJetBlue

Thu 5/712:10 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop13h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/7

$727

Mon 4/67:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/1610:40 amEDI - ORD

1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$732

Sun 3/11:28 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops15h 12mDelta

Thu 3/125:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops21h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$820

Sun 4/511:25 amORD - EDI

1 stop16h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/1510:40 amEDI - ORD

1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$742

Sat 5/23:15 pmORD - EDI

1 stop12h 14mJetBlue

Thu 5/712:10 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop13h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/7

$757

Sun 3/229:20 pmORD - EDI

1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 4/110:40 amEDI - ORD

1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$752

Tue 4/2811:30 amORD - EDI

1 stop15h 45mJetBlue

Mon 5/412:10 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop13h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/8

$757

Sat 2/71:26 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops15h 14mDelta

Sat 2/145:45 amEDI - MDW

2 stops16h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/6

$918

Fri 3/610:53 amMDW - EDI

2 stops19h 47mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 3/1510:45 amEDI - MDW

2 stops16h 44mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/7

$1,033

Wed 5/67:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 5/164:50 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$782

Fri 1/231:49 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops16h 51mKLM

Sat 1/315:45 amEDI - MDW

2 stops22h 37mKLM

Deal found 12/9

$1,173

Wed 2/116:14 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops15h 51mDelta

Mon 2/165:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops17h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$1,023

Thu 4/27:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop38h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 4/124:50 pmEDI - ORD

1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$782

Fri 1/239:50 amMDW - EDI

2 stops18h 50mDelta

Sat 1/315:45 amEDI - MDW

2 stops22h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$1,168

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh. Data last updated December 9, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/1512:50 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops15h 50mDelta

Thu 12/185:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$1,857

Mon 12/295:05 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops17h 00mDelta

Tue 1/65:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$1,865

Wed 1/76:30 pmORD - EDI

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/147:25 amEDI - ORD

2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$472

Wed 1/146:30 pmORD - EDI

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1910:30 pmEDI - ORD

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$496

Wed 1/149:32 amMDW - EDI

2 stops19h 08mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 1/195:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops17h 39mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/8

$1,418

Wed 1/216:30 pmORD - EDI

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/288:20 amEDI - ORD

2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$505

Wed 1/219:00 pmORD - EDI

1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus

Wed 1/289:35 amEDI - ORD

1 stop15h 40mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/8

$581

Wed 1/211:29 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops15h 11mDelta

Wed 1/285:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$1,068

Sun 1/254:38 pmORD - EDI

3 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/297:45 amEDI - ORD

2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$635

Sun 1/2510:48 amMDW - EDI

2 stops17h 52mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 1/295:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops17h 39mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/7

$1,718

Wed 1/289:33 amMDW - EDI

2 stops19h 07mDelta

Tue 2/105:50 amEDI - MDW

2 stops18h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$818

Thu 1/296:30 pmORD - EDI

1 stop9h 50mIcelandair

Tue 2/311:00 amEDI - ORD

1 stop12h 20mIcelandair

Deal found 12/7

$579

One-way flights from Chicago to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Mon 4/278:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$285

Tue 5/58:50 pmORD - EDI

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$288

Sun 4/263:45 pmORD - EDI

1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$291

Wed 5/1310:40 pmORD - EDI

3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$316

Tue 1/66:30 pmORD - EDI

3 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$326

Mon 4/2711:00 amMDW - EDI

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$446

Mon 5/259:40 amMDW - EDI

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$470

Tue 5/59:40 amMDW - EDI

3 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$483

Thu 4/304:15 pmMDW - EDI

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$486

Mon 5/259:20 amMDW - EDI

2 stops18h 50mWestJet

Deal found 12/7

$513

Sun 5/2410:35 amMDW - EDI

2 stops17h 35mWestJet

Deal found 12/7

$514

Fri 5/159:40 amMDW - EDI

3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$557

Find flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$472 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$285 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$979
Good round-trip deal	$889 or less
Good one-way deal	$889 or less

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From Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

11:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/1

12:10 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$707

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

11:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/30

12:10 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$707

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

7:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/30

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$722

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

3:15 pm-9:29 am

1 stop12h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/7

12:10 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$727

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

11:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/24

10:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$732

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

7:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/16

10:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$732

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

11:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/15

10:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$742

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

9:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$752

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

3:15 pm-9:29 am

1 stop12h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/7

12:10 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$757

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

11:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/4

12:10 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$757

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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

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

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

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 $96). 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?

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 200 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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

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

9,088 reviews

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

9,088 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,088 reviews

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

11,043 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,088 reviews

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

1,389 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,088 reviews

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

7,618 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,088 reviews

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

7,571 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,088 reviews

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

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 11 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from Chicago to Edinburgh can take about 15h 45m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $707. There are 3699 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 $436, 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 (87%), United Airlines (87%), Lufthansa( 87%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?
While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $1,297, 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 $417 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 $21 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.
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Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $96). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
JetBlue	Cheapest$269	Average$942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Icelandair	Cheapest$437	Average$690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Aer Lingus	Cheapest$595	Average$939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$613	Average$946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$620	Average$860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$654	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$685	Average$1,144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$723	Average$1,080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Delta	Cheapest$752	Average$1,482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$786	Average$1,094	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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