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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £302

EDI — CHI
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Sat 21/1113:10 -
2 stops33h 35m
Mon 30/1119:10 -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 1/11£509
Thu 12/1106:20 -
2 stops17h 00m
Wed 25/1118:30 -
3 stops22h 35m
Deal found 31/10£527
Wed 23/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Fri 8/119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 1/11£554
Fri 4/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 31/1219:10 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 30/10£558
Fri 20/1106:05 -
1 stop14h 05m
Sun 22/1120:05 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 2/11£566
Fri 20/1106:05 -
1 stop14h 05m
Tue 24/1120:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 3/11£570
Wed 18/1106:30 -
1 stop13h 40m
Sun 22/1120:05 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 2/11£571
Fri 20/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 26/1119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 1/11£572
Sat 21/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Thu 26/1119:10 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 2/11£574
Tue 1/1205:40 -
2 stops18h 21m
Tue 8/1211:28 -
2 stops15h 12m
Deal found 1/11£688
Wed 2/1205:40 -
2 stops18h 21m
Mon 7/1213:41 -
2 stops14h 49m
Deal found 2/11£690
Thu 3/1205:40 -
2 stops17h 10m
Thu 10/1212:39 -
2 stops14h 01m
Deal found 3/11£693

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Round-trip from

£509

One-way from

£302

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£691

Good round-trip deal

£652 or less
21/11-30/11
  • 21/11-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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21/1-31/12
  • 21/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£50 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 5/12

13:10-15:30

3 stops32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£335

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

19:40-17:20

3 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£388

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/12

18:50-16:07

3 stops51h 17m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£434

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

23:35-19:30

3 stops49h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£477
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

07:55-14:10

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£509

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

09:25-21:33

2 stops18h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£514

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/3

06:00-19:00

2 stops18h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£517

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MDW Chicago Midway

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

05:50-16:06

3 stops40h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£526

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

06:45-11:34

2 stops34h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£578

EdinburghChicago

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/4

11:25-19:25

1 stop14h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£583

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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 £936). 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 £706 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £509 on Multiple Airlines (21 Nov–30 Nov).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% 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 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 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
1,879 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
1,879 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,879 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
10,462 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,879 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
3,065 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,879 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,298 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,879 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,282 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,879 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

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. 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 £751, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 16h 10m. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is about 3703 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 £494 and £511, 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 £639. On average you can expect to pay £869. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £545.

  • 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 £936). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£203Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£494Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapest£511Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Aer LingusCheapest£528Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£613Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£638Average£853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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