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$193+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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CHI — EDI
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$632
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$193
(Thrive Travel)

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June

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February

Average price

$1,197
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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 diciembre 18, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
sáb. 12/287:05 pmORD - EDI
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/96:15 amEDI - ORD
3 stops36h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,036
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
sáb. 12/284:25 pmORD - EDI
1 stop14h 10mKLM
jue. 1/910:55 amEDI - ORD
1 stop33h 35mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,073
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mié. 12/2511:48 amMDW - EDI
2 stops14h 52mDelta
lun. 12/305:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,272
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
lun. 12/306:25 pmORD - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
jue. 1/97:20 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,314
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/303:55 pmORD - EDI
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
jue. 1/96:05 amEDI - ORD
2 stops18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
lun. 12/301:25 pmORD - EDI
1 stop14h 20mDelta
jue. 1/95:45 amEDI - ORD
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,582
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/1911:15 amORD - EDI
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
mié. 1/19:25 amEDI - ORD
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,089
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/307:40 pmORD - EDI
1 stop30h 10mAer Lingus
sáb. 1/43:20 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop28h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/17$2,243
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/189:38 amMDW - EDI
2 stops18h 07mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 12/255:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops22h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/17$2,286
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/204:25 pmORD - EDI
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Atlantic
vie. 1/35:45 amEDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/18$2,309
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/265:55 pmORD - EDI
2 stops44h 00mSWISS
sáb. 1/47:40 amEDI - ORD
1 stop14h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$2,325
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/214:20 pmORD - EDI
2 stops37h 40mAustrian Airlines
dom. 12/296:00 amEDI - ORD
2 stops38h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,616

Find flights from Chicago to Edinburgh within your budget

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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/19

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 1/27

11:30 am-5:20 pm

3 stops35h 50m

$632

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/19

8:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 2/24

11:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$635

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/6

7:15 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 4/14

7:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$662

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/19

4:55 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mié. 3/26

8:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$719

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/12

9:50 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jue. 5/29

11:30 am-6:27 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$816

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/19

1:29 pm-9:10 am

2 stops14h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mié. 3/26

8:40 am-5:44 pm

2 stops38h 04m

$828

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/17

9:56 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 3/10

4:10 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$856

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/14

11:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom. 3/23

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$886

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

lun. 2/17

2:08 pm-10:40 am

2 stops14h 32m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 3/10

10:45 am-10:27 pm

2 stops16h 42m

$897

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

lun. 2/17

9:33 am-8:40 am

2 stops17h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 3/10

10:45 am-10:27 pm

2 stops16h 42m

$902

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Chicago-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 63 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 $1,373). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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 27% 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 8, 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. Thursday 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and Delta 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
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
668 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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, Turkish Airlines ($635), Scandinavian Airlines ($684), and Aer Lingus ($719) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Edinburgh. Turkish Airlines is priced at 34% 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?

    $441 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and British Airways, with prices starting from $467 and $492, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $1,026, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $662. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay $503 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 Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $35 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 $1,373). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$529Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$586Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$610Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$616Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$634Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$656Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$656Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$780Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$788Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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