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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh from £156

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£554

One-way from

£156

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,108
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/8-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 03m total
  • Chicago to Edinburgh
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • Chicago to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£173 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 3/816:46ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/809:00EDI - ORD
1 stop30h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6£554
Wed 6/810:40ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 40mAir Canada
Mon 11/809:00EDI - ORD
1 stop30h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6£557
Thu 7/810:40ORD - EDI
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/811:30EDI - ORD
2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£559
Fri 25/707:00ORD - EDI
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 1/810:00EDI - ORD
1 stop20h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£565
Thu 18/919:15ORD - EDI
2 stops41h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 28/911:45EDI - ORD
2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/6£566
Tue 15/717:07ORD - EDI
2 stops13h 58mBritish Airways
Fri 25/709:20EDI - ORD
2 stops17h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6£568
Sat 13/917:45ORD - EDI
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Sat 20/911:20EDI - ORD
1 stop12h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/6£580
Wed 30/721:40ORD - EDI
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Thu 14/811:30EDI - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/6£583
Wed 9/712:06ORD - EDI
1 stop15h 09mJetBlue
Wed 16/711:30EDI - ORD
1 stop16h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 9/6£596
Tue 30/916:20ORD - EDI
2 stops24h 25mAustrian Airlines
Fri 10/1012:45EDI - ORD
2 stops30h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 10/6£600
Fri 11/719:05ORD - EDI
1 stop17h 05mSWISS
Mon 21/719:40EDI - ORD
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/6£612
Sun 13/711:52ORD - EDI
1 stop13h 18mIberia
Sat 26/705:55EDI - ORD
2 stops20h 18mIberia
Deal found 11/6£659

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

16:46-11:40

1 stop12h 54m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/8

09:00-09:09

1 stop30h 09m

£554

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

10:40-07:20

2 stops14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/8

09:00-09:09

1 stop30h 09m

£557

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/8

10:40-23:20

3 stops30h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/8

11:30-09:52

2 stops28h 22m

£559

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/7

07:00-09:20

1 stop20h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/8

11:20-22:03

1 stop16h 43m

£565

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

19:15-19:05

2 stops41h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

11:45-16:10

2 stops34h 25m

£566

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/7

17:07-13:05

2 stops13h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/7

09:20-20:22

2 stops17h 02m

£568

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

17:45-16:15

2 stops16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

11:20-17:45

1 stop12h 25m

£580

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

21:40-16:30

1 stop12h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/8

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£583

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/7

12:06-09:15

1 stop15h 09m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/7

11:30-22:28

1 stop16h 58m

£596

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

16:20-22:45

2 stops24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

12:45-13:20

2 stops30h 35m

£600

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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 9 June 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 £105). 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 13 June 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 13 June 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).

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Edinburgh, such as Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh. 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 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £554. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at £557 and £562, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Icelandair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £156. WestJet flights start at £199 while deals on JetBlue start at £279 one-way.

  • 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 (65%), United Airlines (65%) and Lufthansa (65%).

  • 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 £105). 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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