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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £272

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in January or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£272

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£511

Good round-trip deal

£619 or less
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 6/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 24m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 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 January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Thu 10/919:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/1£403
Fri 6/212:20
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 00m
Icelandair
Mon 9/218:30
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop9h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 15/1£419
Fri 17/409:00
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 18/418:00
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/1£423
Mon 21/919:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 25/919:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/1£444
Sun 1/308:00
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:50
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£447
Thu 29/111:30
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/221:00
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£448
Mon 2/306:05
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops41h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/316:50
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£463
Wed 25/206:25
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop15h 00m
Iberia
Tue 10/322:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 15/1£469
Thu 22/109:25
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 00m
Iberia
Thu 29/120:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Iberia
Deal found 15/1£470
Thu 29/105:50
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 46m
Delta
Sun 1/213:26
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 14m
Delta
Deal found 15/1£494
Fri 6/205:50
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 05m
Delta
Mon 9/213:26
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 14m
Delta
Deal found 14/1£494
Sun 1/305:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops17h 52m
Delta
Sun 8/313:10
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops16h 30m
Delta
Deal found 15/1£495

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Chicago that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

08:00-14:00

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

16:50-10:20

1 stop12h 30m

£447

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:30-19:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

21:00-22:05

1 stop19h 05m

£448

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

06:05-17:46

2 stops41h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

16:50-07:50

1 stop10h 00m

£463

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

10:25-17:00

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

18:44-15:15

2 stops15h 31m

£469

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

09:25-15:25

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

15:55-13:15

2 stops15h 20m

£470

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/2

13:35-19:15

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:10-13:15

1 stop14h 05m

£482

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

08:20-14:00

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

22:45-15:15

1 stop11h 30m

£484

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

09:35-20:04

2 stops16h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

21:00-14:45

1 stop11h 45m

£491

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/2

11:00-20:44

2 stops15h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£492

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

06:00-15:10

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

13:58-10:40

2 stops14h 42m

£493

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £286). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £517). 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’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.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £483.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 41m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 17m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andAer Lingus 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,435 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,676 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 7 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 £469, Iberia can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 12h 35m. 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 £287. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £362 and £399, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £349. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Chicago is £507. On average you can expect to pay £852. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £430.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago (average of £286). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £517). 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£287Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£362Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£399Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£466Average£519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£512Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£514Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£519Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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