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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh from £180

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£520

One-way from

£180

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£775
23/9-30/9
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 48h 02m total
  • Chicago to Edinburgh
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Chicago to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Sun 5/1015:45ORD - EDI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1015:30EDI - ORD
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£520
Thu 9/1019:15ORD - EDI
2 stops30h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 19/1011:45EDI - ORD
2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/8£520
Sun 9/1115:55ORD - EDI
1 stop9h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 14/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/8£522
Sat 6/915:45ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus
Thu 18/913:30EDI - ORD
1 stop11h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 13/8£522
Tue 9/913:36ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 39mJetBlue
Tue 16/912:10EDI - ORD
1 stop26h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 11/8£523
Mon 22/915:45ORD - EDI
1 stop10h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 3/1011:55EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/8£525
Tue 18/1110:40ORD - EDI
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1108:20EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£525
Mon 8/919:05ORD - EDI
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/923:35EDI - ORD
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£526
Mon 8/913:36ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 39mJetBlue
Mon 15/911:30EDI - ORD
1 stop15h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 11/8£527
Sat 18/1023:45ORD - EDI
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1011:00EDI - ORD
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/8£528
Wed 1/1023:45ORD - EDI
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1016:50EDI - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/8£529

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/9

12:10-08:56

1 stop26h 46m

£523

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

11:30-20:49

1 stop15h 19m

£527

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

11:30-20:49

1 stop15h 19m

£527

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

11:30-20:49

1 stop15h 19m

£527

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

15:45-08:30

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/9

11:55-19:00

1 stop13h 05m

£528

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

11:25-09:35

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

16:50-09:40

1 stop22h 50m

£530

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

11:50-15:20

1 stop21h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

16:20-10:05

1 stop23h 45m

£541

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/10

11:30-20:50

1 stop15h 20m

£542

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

11:30-20:50

1 stop15h 20m

£542

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

13:36-09:15

1 stop13h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/10

11:30-20:50

1 stop15h 20m

£542

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

The most flights from ORD to EDI 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).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

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

Helsinki (HEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £464.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh, you will be flying into 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 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Aer Lingus is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £520. This flight start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh are Air Canada (51%), United Airlines (51%) and Lufthansa (51%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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