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$348+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — EDI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$785
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$348
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$794
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 9/305:45 pmRDU - EDI
1 stop10h 30mJetBlue
Thu 10/912:10 pmEDI - RDU
1 stop14h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$655
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 9/281:00 pmRDU - EDI
1 stop12h 45mKLM
Wed 10/811:20 amEDI - RDU
1 stop12h 43mKLM
Deal found 4/28$670
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/2312:40 pmRDU - EDI
2 stops15h 40mDelta
Tue 9/3011:20 amEDI - RDU
1 stop12h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/28$679
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 8/47:10 pmRDU - EDI
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/219:00 amEDI - RDU
2 stops34h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$738
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/46:00 amRDU - EDI
2 stops22h 05mAir Canada
Thu 8/219:00 amEDI - RDU
2 stops35h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$747
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:20 pmRDU - EDI
1 stop14h 00mFinnair
Mon 9/157:35 pmEDI - RDU
1 stop23h 10mFinnair
Deal found 4/27$748
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 9/289:00 amRDU - EDI
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/86:15 amEDI - RDU
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$754
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:24 pmRDU - EDI
2 stops15h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 9/158:30 pmEDI - RDU
1 stop22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$760
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:25 pmRDU - EDI
2 stops13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/411:35 amEDI - RDU
1 stop10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$846
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:27 amRDU - EDI
2 stops24h 48mLufthansa
Sun 10/1212:45 pmEDI - RDU
2 stops36h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$992
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:35 pmRDU - EDI
2 stops33h 30mWestJet
Thu 7/1010:30 amEDI - RDU
2 stops36h 08mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$1,135
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/1212:42 pmRDU - EDI
1 stop14h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/1911:20 amEDI - RDU
2 stops17h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/28$1,145

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Depart

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Price

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/1

5:44 pm-9:15 am

1 stop10h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/9

12:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$802

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

4:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/9

7:50 am-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$809

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/18

12:50 pm-6:45 am

1 stop12h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/13

11:20 am-7:03 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$861

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

6:30 am-8:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/21

11:30 am-9:29 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$900

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

6:02 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops44h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/31

10:10 am-8:59 pm

2 stops15h 49m

$997

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

6:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops33h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/10

10:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$1,135

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/4

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

11:15 am-3:48 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,139

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/25

9:19 am-8:30 am

2 stops18h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/16

8:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,147

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/12

1:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/19

2:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$1,210

RaleighEdinburgh

RDU - EDI

RDUEDI

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/29

6:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop10h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/9

11:35 am-10:11 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$1,290

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Edinburgh in April.
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
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Raleigh-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Edinburgh is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Raleigh to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 RDU to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and United Airlines from Raleigh to Edinburgh. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
642 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 Raleigh to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at $793. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Icelandair and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $830 and $861, respectively. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Edinburgh for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $374 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 $402 and $496, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Raleigh to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,317). 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 Raleigh to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$589Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$598Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$626Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$647Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$689Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$740Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$742Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$772Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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