Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chicago on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

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Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £461.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 16m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 42m.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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For as low as £510, Delta can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 13h 09m. The distance between Edinburgh and Chicago is about 3703 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £390. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Icelandair and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £391 and £464, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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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 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Chicago

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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).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £496. On average you can expect to pay £955. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £478.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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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 (61%), United Airlines (61%), Lufthansa (61%).

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

Question 17

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago at least 56 days early can save you up to 39% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 56 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Edinburgh to Chicago for as little as £460 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £844 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Edinburgh in January are about £604 on average during January, but can be found for as low as £407.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CHI?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 20

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

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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. 7 airlines have flights to Chicago from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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Deals for Edinburgh to Chicago flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Chicago?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Chicago from Edinburgh by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Edinburgh to Chicago flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chicago become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	£505
One-way from	£237
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£794
Good round-trip deal	£705 or less
Good one-way deal	£731 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£390	Average£503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£391	Average£540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
KLM	Cheapest£464	Average£531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£478	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£498	Average£610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£511	Average£674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£513	Average£629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in January or March, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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