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$255+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EDI
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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The best prices from Chicago to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 November 20, 2024.

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AranGrant
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$866

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$630
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/101:11 pmORD - EDI
2 stops18h 14mBritish Airways
Thu 1/97:20 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$630
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/68:20 pmORD - EDI
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/101:25 pmEDI - ORD
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$702
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/167:40 pmORD - EDI
1 stop16h 25mAer Lingus
Mon 1/1312:00 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/19$705
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/309:25 pmORD - EDI
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Thu 1/912:55 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$1,086
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/156:30 pmORD - EDI
1 stop14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/256:25 amEDI - ORD
2 stops16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,120
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/131:55 pmORD - EDI
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/259:25 amEDI - ORD
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,165
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/212:05 pmMDW - EDI
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/910:15 amEDI - MDW
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/159:38 amMDW - EDI
2 stops18h 07mDelta
Wed 12/255:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops22h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,368
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/512:25 pmORD - EDI
2 stops14h 15mKLM
Fri 12/135:45 amEDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/19$1,380
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/169:38 amMDW - EDI
2 stops18h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 1/135:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops22h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/19$1,417
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/55:42 pmMDW - EDI
2 stops13h 08mKLM
Wed 12/115:45 amEDI - MDW
2 stops16h 27mKLM
Deal found 11/19$1,736
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/201:30 pmMDW - EDI
2 stops14h 15mAir France
Sun 11/246:00 amEDI - MDW
2 stops17h 02mAir France
Deal found 11/20$4,108

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

7:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/9

6:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$627

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

5:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/10

12:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$628

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

10:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/15

6:25 am-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$633

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/16

12:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/24

4:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

$656

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

7:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/25

7:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$678

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/16

7:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/13

12:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$705

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

6:04 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/8

9:00 am-10:29 am

2 stops31h 29m

$792

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

7:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/21

5:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$828

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/4

2:08 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

10:45 am-9:49 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$832

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/23

5:25 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/29

9:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$843

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 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

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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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 81 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $697). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 November 20, 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 25% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus 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
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
663 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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, British Airways ($630), American Airlines ($633), and Aer Lingus ($705) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Edinburgh. British Airways is priced at 32% 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?

    $789 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and KLM, with prices starting from $804 and $2,986, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    Before booking your flight to Edinburgh from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (67%), United Airlines (67%), Lufthansa( 67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is generally $1,112, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $910. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay $471 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 $40 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh (average of $697). Flying from Chicago to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,333). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$427Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$529Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$598Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$624Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$634Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$656Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$656Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$774Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$788Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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