How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

For as low as £632, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 14h 45m. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is about 3699 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £203. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £466 and £510, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £621. On average you can expect to pay £758. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £468.

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Edinburgh to Chicago on time: Air Canada (64%), United Airlines (64%), Lufthansa (64%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on Aer Lingus, Lufthansa or JetBlue as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

For a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £535). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £927). 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 EDI to CHI?

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

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago

The most flights from EDI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Chicago flights typically cost between £593 and £877 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £460 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £533.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue from Edinburgh to Chicago. 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.

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Chris,Aug 2026

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Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

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Chris,Aug 2026

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Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Lufthansa

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Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

British Airways

6.7

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United Airlines

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Chris,Aug 2026

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
For a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?
For as low as £632, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 14h 45m. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is about 3699 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £203. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £466 and £510, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Edinburgh to Chicago on time: Air Canada (64%), United Airlines (64%), Lufthansa (64%).
What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £621. On average you can expect to pay £758. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £468.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago 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 Edinburgh to Chicago?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £535). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £927). 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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Icelandair	Cheapest£203	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
British Airways	Cheapest£466	Average£561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£510	Average£612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£516	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£611	Average£805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£636	Average£865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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

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The most flights from EDI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Chicago flights typically cost between £593 and £877 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £460 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £533.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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Explore direct flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.

Edinburgh to Chicago flights typically cost between £593 and £877 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £460 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–11 Nov).