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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago from £264

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHI
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago are usually found in March or January, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 7 February 2026.

Mon 13/417:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops53h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/419:15
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/2£452
Thu 19/211:00
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Icelandair
Wed 4/318:30
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop9h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/2£484
Wed 4/306:05
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/319:30
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£495
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/319:30
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£495
Wed 10/619:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/819:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/2£500
Sun 19/414:15
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop34h 00m
Icelandair
Thu 23/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/2£511
Mon 23/316:35
EDI
-
ORD
3 stops36h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/319:25
ORD
-
EDI
3 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£522
Sun 22/1108:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1219:40
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£523
Thu 19/211:00
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 23/218:30
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop9h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/2£534
Wed 18/310:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops16h 46m
Delta
Wed 25/318:34
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 51m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£583
Wed 4/306:00
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops17h 37m
Delta
Mon 9/313:10
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops16h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£587
Mon 13/405:45
EDI
-
MDW
2 stops18h 51m
Delta
Mon 20/413:23
MDW
-
EDI
2 stops15h 17m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£597

Find 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£264

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£559

Good round-trip deal

£601 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 13/4-20/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago (CHI).
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Price

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

09:20-16:10

2 stops36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

19:15-18:25

1 stop17h 10m

£506

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

14:15-18:15

1 stop34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

19:25-13:20

1 stop11h 55m

£511

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

09:45-21:25

2 stops17h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

19:25-22:45

2 stops21h 20m

£511

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

16:35-00:22

3 stops36h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

19:25-17:30

3 stops16h 05m

£522

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

11:00-17:20

1 stop12h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

18:30-10:00

1 stop9h 30m

£534

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

09:40-18:15

2 stops14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

19:25-19:50

2 stops18h 25m

£535

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/7

09:00-13:22

1 stop10h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

14:15-07:20

1 stop11h 05m

£552

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

10:45-21:49

1 stop16h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

13:37-23:10

2 stops28h 33m

£570

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

10:45-22:31

2 stops16h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/3

18:34-15:25

2 stops15h 51m

£583

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-21:57

2 stops18h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

18:20-10:40

1 stop11h 20m

£584

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Chicago

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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 30 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 £283). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £511). 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?

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 43% 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 £477.

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 35m.

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 20m.

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 7 February 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
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,246 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,445 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,769 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,719 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 £583, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Edinburgh in 16h 46m. 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 £283. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £357 and £411, 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 £345. 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 £488. On average you can expect to pay £734. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for £452.

  • 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 £283). Flying from Edinburgh to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £511). 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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IcelandairCheapest£283Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£357Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£404Average£493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£460Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£503Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Aer LingusCheapest£507Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£515Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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