Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh (CHI - EDI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Edinburgh and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$730	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 38 hr Sun, Apr 26 — Tue, May 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is currently $730
Cheapest one-way flight	$500	Scandinavian Airlines 2 stops 32 hr Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is currently $500
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,381	United Nonstop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Thu, May 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is currently $1,381
Last-minute weekend getaway	$948	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Edinburgh is currently $948
Cheapest business class flights	$3,080	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 23 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is currently $3,080

Fastest flight	7 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Edinburgh takes 7 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $630–1,050
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $890–1,150

Popular airlines from Chicago to Edinburgh

United

from $1,339

Typical price: $940–1,950

48 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EDI Every day
Aer Lingus

from $975

Typical price: $740–1,800

47 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EDI Every day
Delta

from $1,344

Typical price: $910–1,900

31 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - EDI Every day
British Airways

from $1,281

Typical price: $940–1,850

31 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EDI Every day
American

from $1,280

Typical price: $900–2,050

23 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EDI Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $730

Typical price: $780–1,750

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EDI Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 23 min 183 mi
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Edinburgh

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Edinburgh are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $630 to $1,050.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $730. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scandinavian Airlines from $500.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,339, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $975, flying from Apr 27 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,344, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,281, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,280, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $730, flying from Apr 26 to May 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh starts at $730 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $500 and departs on Mon, Apr 20.

7 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Edinburgh.

Most people visit May–Aug, when weather is mild and warm, and in Dec. Summer brings arts celebrations including the International Film Festival (Jun), Jazz and Blues Festival (Jul) and Art Festival (Jul-Aug). The city is packed in Aug for the popular Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presenting new art, theatre, music and street performances. Key winter (Nov–Mar) events include Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) and Burns Night (Jan 25). Winter days are short, cold and rainy.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Edinburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 48 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Edinburgh are:

Aer Lingus offers 47 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
Delta offers 31 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
British Airways offers 31 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
American offers 23 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Edinburgh.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Edinburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $730. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scandinavian Airlines from $500.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,339, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $975, flying from Apr 27 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,344, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,281, flying from May 10 to May 19.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $1,280, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Edinburgh is $730, flying from Apr 26 to May 5.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Edinburgh.

There are 48 United connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 American connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Edinburgh at price $948 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Edinburgh.

There are 48 United connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 American connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Edinburgh per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Edinburgh.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Edinburgh start at $1,381 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 14 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Edinburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Edinburgh start at $3,080 from Mon, Apr 27 to Wed, May 6 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Edinburgh start at $730 from Sun, Apr 26 to Tue, May 5.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Edinburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Edinburgh starts at $948 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Edinburgh at price $948 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Edinburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.