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$248+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EDI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$749
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,132

Good round-trip deal

$991 or less

Good one-way deal

$713 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 May 1, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/164:51 pmORD - EDI
1 stop11h 19mJetBlue
Tue 9/2311:30 amEDI - ORD
1 stop15h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:15 pmORD - EDI
2 stops30h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/1911:45 amEDI - ORD
2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$753
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/3012:00 pmORD - EDI
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/87:50 amEDI - ORD
3 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/239:40 amMDW - EDI
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/2911:30 amEDI - MDW
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$758
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:25 amORD - EDI
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/2010:35 amEDI - ORD
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$759
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Wed 8/139:15 pmORD - EDI
1 stop10h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 8/199:20 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/153:45 pmORD - EDI
1 stop10h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 7/258:35 amEDI - ORD
1 stop11h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/30$785
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:25 pmORD - EDI
Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1711:30 amEDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$786
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/202:10 pmORD - EDI
1 stop10h 35mDelta
Thu 9/46:00 amEDI - ORD
2 stops16h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/29$794
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:50 amORD - EDI
2 stops14h 30mAir Canada
Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - ORD
2 stops17h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$839
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:05 pmMDW - EDI
1 stop12h 55mKLM
Fri 9/129:00 amEDI - MDW
1 stop14h 58mKLM
Deal found 4/30$855
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:30 amMDW - EDI
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Fri 9/1210:00 amEDI - MDW
1 stop13h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/30$860

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 May 1, 2025.
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

Mon 6/16

4:51 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

11:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$749

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

7:15 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/19

11:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$753

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

12:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/8

7:50 am-9:52 am

3 stops32h 02m

$756

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/23

9:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/29

11:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$758

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

11:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/20

10:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 05m

$759

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

9:15 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/19

9:20 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$763

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

3:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop10h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/25

8:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$785

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

6:25 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/16

11:30 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop8h 25m

$786

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

2:10 pm-6:45 am

1 stop10h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$794

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

10:50 am-7:20 am

2 stops14h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/14

9:00 am-8:11 pm

2 stops17h 11m

$839

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 90 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Chicago to Edinburgh have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
643 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($749), Icelandair ($762), and Air Canada ($825) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Edinburgh. JetBlue is priced at 22% 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?

    $379 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and British Airways, with prices starting from $442 and $479, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $987, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $643. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay $523 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 London most frequently.

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

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $53 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 Dublin.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$571Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Aer LingusCheapest$597Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$598Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
British AirwaysCheapest$610Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$634Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$643Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$656Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$790Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$804Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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