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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £274

EDI — CHI
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Thu 24/1215:05 -
2 stops32h 15m
Thu 31/1218:30 -
2 stops23h 29m
Deal found 9/11£409
Thu 3/1219:00 -
2 stops28h 20m
Thu 10/1218:30 -
2 stops23h 29m
Deal found 5/11£497
Wed 2/1206:30 -
2 stops16h 50m
Wed 9/1218:30 -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 5/11£526
Fri 11/1220:40 -
2 stops26h 40m
Mon 11/118:30 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 8/11£531
Mon 7/1205:50 -
2 stops17h 30m
Mon 14/1218:30 -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 7/11£540
Fri 4/1219:45 -
2 stops27h 35m
Wed 9/1218:30 -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 9/11£543
Fri 11/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 10/119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 8/11£559
Thu 3/1206:30 -
2 stops16h 50m
Sat 12/1218:30 -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 5/11£569
Fri 11/1206:25 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 10/118:30 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 8/11£572
Wed 9/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 10/119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 8/11£574
Sun 13/1205:40 -
2 stops18h 21m
Tue 29/1209:29 -
2 stops17h 11m
Deal found 9/11£691
Fri 25/1205:40 -
2 stops18h 04m
Sun 10/109:38 -
2 stops18h 52m
Deal found 5/11£694

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Round-trip from

£409

One-way from

£274

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£693

Good round-trip deal

£915 or less
24/12-31/12
  • 24/12-31/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 44m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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10/4-31/12
  • 10/4-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/12

10:45-15:30

3 stops34h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£323

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/12

06:10-01:08

3 stops48h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£345

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/5

20:45-21:25

3 stops30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/4

06:00-18:15

2 stops18h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

20:40-17:20

3 stops26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£367

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/12

06:25-11:33

3 stops35h 08m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£385

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/1

19:55-19:35

3 stops53h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£406

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/1

06:00-19:35

3 stops43h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£450

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

07:20-11:55

3 stops34h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£453

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/1

19:55-19:15

1 stop29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£508

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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 £536). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £937). 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.

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 £609 and £716 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £409 on Multiple Airlines (24 Dec–31 Dec).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% 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 £534.

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 78 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 Aer Lingus,United Airlines, 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.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
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Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
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Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,471 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,067 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,290 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,286 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,882 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karin,Oct 2026

DUB - MCO

Food could have been better. The chicken and rice dish was excellent. Not sure about the salads. And the pizza was horrible was lukewarm and had way too much dough. Staff was mixed. Some staff didn’t seem like they wanted to be there.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 5 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 £601, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 12h. 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 JetBlue and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £512 and £522, 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 (60%), United Airlines (60%), Lufthansa (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £775. On average you can expect to pay £1,005. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £543.

  • 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 £536). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £937). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£203Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£512Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Aer LingusCheapest£522Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£613Average£832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£638Average£853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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