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$228+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EDI
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$228
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$764

Good round-trip deal

$960 or less

Good one-way deal

$583 or less
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 2/46:30 pmORD - EDI
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/117:25 amEDI - ORD
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$493
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 2/46:30 pmORD - EDI
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/910:30 pmEDI - ORD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$495
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Thu 2/56:30 pmORD - EDI
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/127:45 amEDI - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$498
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/226:30 pmORD - EDI
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/267:55 amEDI - ORD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$501
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/36:30 pmORD - EDI
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/108:40 amEDI - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$506
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/196:30 pmORD - EDI
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/278:40 amEDI - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$516
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Mon 4/273:45 pmORD - EDI
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:15 amEDI - ORD
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 4/283:45 pmORD - EDI
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:15 amEDI - ORD
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$556
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:15 pmORD - EDI
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/127:10 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$557
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 3/309:00 pmORD - EDI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/97:45 amEDI - ORD
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 4/1412:55 pmMDW - EDI
1 stop16h 55mDelta
Wed 4/229:00 amEDI - MDW
1 stop13h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/5$827
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/11:28 pmMDW - EDI
2 stops13h 17mDelta
Thu 3/125:50 amEDI - MDW
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/7$828

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

9:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/21

8:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$621

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

8:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/24

8:40 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$628

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/28

6:30 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$677

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/29

12:40 pm-10:42 pm

3 stops40h 02m

$692

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

11:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/8

10:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$707

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

6:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/27

5:00 pm-5:20 pm

3 stops30h 20m

$715

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

9:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

10:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$731

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/26

4:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

$745

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

6:30 pm-8:45 am

3 stops32h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/12

6:15 am-8:00 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$766

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:51 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops21h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/27

10:55 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$766

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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 January.
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
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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 January 2, 2026.

Booking 46 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 $853). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Edinburgh?

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 January 8, 2026.
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
9,143 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,097 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,429 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,698 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,659 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 11h 45m. Aer Lingus provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $621. 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?

    $340 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Aer Lingus, with prices starting from $388 and $433, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $946, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $583. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay $440 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 Glasnevin Cemetery, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Molly Malone Statue. Glasnevin Cemetery, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Molly Malone Statue can be accessed by traveling approximately 3.9 mi, 6.1 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Dublin. Travelers can rent a car at Dublin for an average daily rate of $22 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 $96). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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

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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$269Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
IcelandairCheapest$437Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$596Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$613Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$633Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$685Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$723Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$752Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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