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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh from £203

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 June 2026.

Sun 6/911:45
ORD
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EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/920:30
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£513
Wed 2/911:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/920:30
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£514
Sun 12/714:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/709:25
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£527
Mon 14/911:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/920:30
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£530
Thu 17/911:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/920:30
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£531
Fri 30/1020:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/1110:20
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/6£537
Tue 15/911:45
ORD
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EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/920:30
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£543
Mon 24/815:45
ORD
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EDI
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/919:25
EDI
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ORD
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£544
Mon 16/1119:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 20/1119:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/6£547
Mon 14/915:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/919:25
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£550
Sat 12/911:45
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/911:30
EDI
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ORD
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£554
Wed 19/819:25
ORD
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EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/807:20
EDI
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ORD
3 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£555

Find 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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£203

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,306
6/9-10/9
  • 6/9-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Chicago to Edinburgh
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29/7
  • 29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • Chicago to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/11

11:45-09:40

1 stop15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-10:00

1 stop23h 40m

£665

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

11:25-15:55

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

16:55-09:40

1 stop22h 45m

£717

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

18:40-08:25

Nonstop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

12:30-18:37

1 stop12h 07m

£774
Fastest return journey

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

18:40-08:25

Nonstop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£776

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

18:30-08:25

Nonstop7h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

11:30-14:00

Nonstop8h 30m

£813

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

18:30-08:25

Nonstop7h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

09:00-14:55

1 stop11h 55m

£819

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

12:11-08:05

1 stop13h 54m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

11:30-14:00

Nonstop8h 30m

£854

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

18:30-08:25

Nonstop7h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

09:00-14:55

1 stop11h 55m

£856

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

18:30-08:25

Nonstop7h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

09:00-13:23

1 stop10h 23m

£857

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

11:05-07:40

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/8

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£865

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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?

Booking 38 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 £488). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,306). 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 9 June 2026.

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.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh, such as Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,599 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.

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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. 1 airline has flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh in 7h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3699 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 £344. This flight start at 54% 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 (81%), United Airlines (81%) and Lufthansa (81%).

  • 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 £488). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,306). 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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Aer LingusCheapest£344Average£462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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