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Flights from New York to Edinburgh

Airlines Flying from New York to Edinburgh

Choose from 7 carriers that fly from New York to Edinburgh, including Jetblue Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Virgin Atlantic.

Find direct flights from New York to Edinburgh within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £300 or return tickets from £406.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from New York to Edinburgh

The distance between New York and Edinburgh is about 5,229.62km. It takes around 7 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from New York to Edinburgh. The most popular month to Edinburgh is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£105
Cheapest return ticket price£373
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance5,229.62km
Average flight time7 hours 5 minutes
Popular airlineJetblue Airways

Find the best time to fly from New York to Edinburgh

The cheapest time for New York to Edinburgh flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from £104.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to Edinburgh?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Edinburgh with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Virgin Atlantic United Airlines Norse Atlantic Airways Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 7 hours 5 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from New York to Edinburgh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA036 (21:48) Lufthansa: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LH7642 (21:48)
  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Edinburgh is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Edinburgh on November 24, 2025 with Norse Atlantic Airways, with prices starting at £90.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Edinburgh, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport (JFK-EDI) is by far the most common option on this route: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and New York is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.