Cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $522
Icelandair 1 stop 34 hr Sun, Apr 19 — Sat, Apr 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $522
Cheapest one-way flight $425
JetBlue Nonstop 8 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $425
Cheapest nonstop flights $644
JetBlue Nonstop 8 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $644
Last-minute weekend getaway $864
LEVEL, Vueling 1 stop 34 hr Fri, Feb 13 — Mon, Feb 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Edinburgh to New York is currently $864
Cheapest business class flights $2,407
Scandinavian Airlines 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $2,407
Fastest flight 6 hr 59 min The fastest nonstop flight from Edinburgh to New York takes 6 hr 59 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $530–1,150
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $730–1,250

Popular airlines from Edinburgh to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $705
    Typical price: $600–1,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EDI - EWR Every day
    21 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - LGA Every day
  • British Airways
    from $686
    Typical price: $560–1,250
    148 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Aer Lingus
    from $744
    Typical price: $720–1,450
    40 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $711
    Typical price: $600–1,300
    32 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $843
    Typical price: $860–1,750
    29 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Air France
    from $708
    Typical price: $700–1,550
    21 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day

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 22 min 183 mi
  • Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
    Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 30 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to New York

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $530 to $1,150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $522. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $425.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to New York is $705, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to New York is $686, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to New York is $744, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Edinburgh to New York is $711, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Edinburgh to New York is $843, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Edinburgh to New York is $708, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York starts at $522 from Sun, Apr 19 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $425 and departs on Wed, May 6.
6 hr 59 min is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Edinburgh to New York.
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 Edinburgh to New York 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 Edinburgh to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) , Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 148 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to New York are:
  • Aer Lingus offers 40 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Lufthansa offers 32 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 29 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Edinburgh and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $522. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $425.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to New York is $705, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to New York is $686, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to New York is $744, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Edinburgh to New York is $711, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Edinburgh to New York is $843, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Edinburgh to New York is $708, flying from May 4 to May 11.
United flies direct from Edinburgh to New York.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Edinburgh to New York 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 Edinburgh and New York at price $864 is offered by LEVEL, Vueling from Fri, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 16.
United flies direct from Edinburgh to New York.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Edinburgh to New York 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 direct flights from Edinburgh to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Edinburgh and New York start at $644 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with JetBlue.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Edinburgh to New York, 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 Edinburgh and New York start at $2,407 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Scandinavian Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and New York start at $522 from Sun, Apr 19 to Sat, Apr 25.
To book business class trips from Edinburgh to New York, 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 Edinburgh and New York starts at $864 from Fri, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 16 with LEVEL, Vueling.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and New York at price $864 is offered by LEVEL, Vueling from Fri, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to New York, 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.

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