International route
Cheap flights from New York to Edinburgh
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 3,247 miles, connecting flights only.
JFK to EDI at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,247 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 6h 20mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 5h aheadEdinburgh vs New York
New York to Edinburgh
Round trips from $324
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Edinburgh
No nonstop service: 12 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via MXP · first checked bag from $70
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- London (LHR)BA1 airline
- London (LGW)BA1 airline
- Dublin (DUB)EI1 airline
- Shannon (SNN)EI1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between JFK and EDI. Every itinerary connects, most often through OSL, LHR or LGW, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $324; September 2026 is the most expensive at $435 and up, a difference of $111 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 5 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search New York to EdinburghNew York to Edinburgh: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes 6h 20m of flying plus a layover, usually 9h 20m or more door to door across 3,247 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to EDI?
No airline currently flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Edinburgh (EDI). The most common connections are through OSL, LHR and LGW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Edinburgh?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI), starting at $324 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Edinburgh flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and EDI on Europe/London time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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