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$263+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh (EDI)

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ORD — EDI
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 January 30, 2025.

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$655
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One-way from

$263
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February

Average price

$730

Good round-trip deal

$1,001 or less

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2311:55 amORD - EDI
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/34:30 pmEDI - ORD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29$647
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 10/119:50 amORD - EDI
1 stop17h 25mJetBlue
Mon 10/2011:30 amEDI - ORD
1 stop13h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 1/28$653
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/129:00 pmORD - EDI
1 stop16h 50mAer Lingus
Tue 2/188:20 amEDI - ORD
1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/28$661
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1611:35 amORD - EDI
3 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/2310:40 pmEDI - ORD
2 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$665
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1210:20 pmORD - EDI
1 stop14h 40mFinnair
Mon 4/218:25 amEDI - ORD
1 stop15h 25mFinnair
Deal found 1/28$691
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Fri 5/97:15 pmORD - EDI
1 stop12h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 5/198:55 amEDI - ORD
1 stop13h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/28$696
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1911:39 amSTL - EDI
2 stops17h 11mBritish Airways
Wed 3/2610:05 amEDI - STL
2 stops17h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/29$724
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Mon 4/147:15 pmORD - EDI
2 stops35h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/241:20 pmEDI - ORD
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$770
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2011:42 amORD - EDI
2 stops17h 08mIberia
Thu 3/277:50 amEDI - ORD
1 stop14h 50mIberia
Deal found 1/28$773
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:15 amSTL - EDI
1 stop16h 05mAir Canada
Tue 9/309:00 amEDI - STL
2 stops36h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/29$813
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:25 pmORD - EDI
Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/211:30 amEDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$813
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Sun 9/213:15 pmSTL - EDI
1 stop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/309:00 amEDI - STL
1 stop16h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$823

Find flights from Illinois to Edinburgh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

11:55 am-10:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

4:30 pm-10:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

$647

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

9:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/18

8:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$661

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/16

9:50 am-8:50 am

2 stops18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/23

10:40 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops21h 11m

$665

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

5:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/27

7:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$684

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

10:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/21

8:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$691

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/19

11:39 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/26

10:05 am-10:18 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$724

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

7:15 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/24

1:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$770

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/20

11:42 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 08m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/27

7:50 am-5:40 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$773

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

9:05 pm-7:20 am

1 stop28h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/7

11:30 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop8h 35m

$819

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/30

3:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/7

5:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$824

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Edinburgh

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Edinburgh as you normally would.

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 January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Illinois 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
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,450 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,335 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.5
Good
657 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $433 on Aer Lingus. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $511 and Scandinavian Airlines from $519 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Chicago Midway - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Lambert-St Louis - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Edinburgh? While on average our users pay $1,053, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $756. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse), is priced around $488.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$571Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$602Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$607Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$633Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$634Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$656Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$774Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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