Cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $581
Scandinavian Airlines 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Thu, May 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $581
Cheapest one-way flight $450
American Nonstop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $450
Cheapest nonstop flights $613
American Nonstop 8 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $613
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,006
Scandinavian Airlines 2 stops 25 hr Fri, Apr 10 — Mon, Apr 13
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Edinburgh to New York is currently $1,006
Cheapest business class flights $2,849
Icelandair 1 stop 13 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Tue, Jul 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York is currently $2,849
Fastest flight 7 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Edinburgh to New York takes 7 hr
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: $520–1,150
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $720–1,250

Popular airlines from Edinburgh to New York

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $613
    Typical price: $550–1,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EDI - JFK Every day
    57 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, LGA Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $657
    Typical price: $630–1,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EDI - EWR Every day
    37 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $808
    Typical price: $540–1,400
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EDI - JFK Every day
  • British Airways
    from $679
    Typical price: $550–1,300
    144 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Aer Lingus
    from $730
    Typical price: $700–1,550
    56 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $906
    Typical price: $760–7,000
    51 weekly connecting flights
    EDI - EWR, JFK, LGA Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 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
  • Glasgow Airport (GLA)
    Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 24 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 28 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 $520 to $1,150.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $581. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $450.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Edinburgh to New York is $613, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to New York is $657, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Edinburgh to New York is $808, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to New York is $679, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to New York is $730, flying from Apr 27 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Edinburgh to New York is $906, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York starts at $581 from Thu, Apr 30 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $450 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.
7 hr 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, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 57 connecting flights per week. American flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 144 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:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 37 connecting flights per week. United flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Delta offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Aer Lingus offers 56 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Air Canada offers 51 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
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 Scandinavian Airlines from $581. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $450.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Edinburgh to New York is $613, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to New York is $657, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Edinburgh to New York is $808, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to New York is $679, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to New York is $730, flying from Apr 27 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Edinburgh to New York is $906, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 13.
United, American and Delta fly direct from Edinburgh to New York.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from Edinburgh to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Edinburgh to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta 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 $1,006 is offered by Scandinavian Airlines from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.
United, American and Delta fly direct from Edinburgh to New York.
  • There are 7 American direct flights from Edinburgh to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Edinburgh to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta 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 $613 from Mon, Apr 27 to Mon, May 4 with American.
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 $2,849 from Sun, Jun 28 to Tue, Jul 7 with Icelandair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and New York start at $581 from Thu, Apr 30 to Thu, May 7.
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 $1,006 from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13 with Scandinavian Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and New York at price $1,006 is offered by Scandinavian Airlines from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.
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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