Cheap flights from Detroit to Edinburgh from £163

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — EDI
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£467

One-way from

£163

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£818
10/9-17/9
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 38m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 53m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Detroit to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Mi 10/909:12DTW - EDI
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mi 17/906:00EDI - DTW
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£467
Mo 15/920:30DTW - EDI
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mo 22/907:30EDI - DTW
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£490
Di 9/916:10DTW - EDI
1 stop10h 10mAir Canada
Do 18/909:00EDI - DTW
2 stops17h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 18/8£492
Di 9/906:12DTW - EDI
1 stop22h 03mJetBlue
Do 18/912:10EDI - DTW
1 stop13h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 17/8£496
Mi 1/1009:12DTW - EDI
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mi 8/1006:00EDI - DTW
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£502
Di 30/914:28DTW - EDI
1 stop11h 42mBritish Airways
Di 7/1009:15EDI - DTW
2 stops16h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/8£504
Di 28/1015:01DTW - EDI
2 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Di 18/1108:25EDI - DTW
3 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£505
Di 9/919:18DTW - EDI
2 stops14h 22mBritish Airways
Do 18/908:35EDI - DTW
2 stops15h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/8£505
Di 30/916:00DTW - EDI
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Di 7/1006:15EDI - DTW
1 stop12h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/8£509
Mi 1/1013:06DTW - EDI
2 stops13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mi 15/1005:55EDI - DTW
2 stops16h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/8£511

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DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mi 10/9

09:12-23:10

3 stops32h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 17/9

06:00-08:40

2 stops31h 40m

£467

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 15/9

20:30-13:20

1 stop11h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mo 22/9

07:30-19:20

1 stop16h 50m

£490

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 9/9

16:10-07:20

1 stop10h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Do 18/9

09:00-21:29

2 stops17h 29m

£492

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mi 10/9

16:10-07:20

1 stop10h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 17/9

09:00-15:29

1 stop11h 29m

£492

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mi 10/9

09:55-07:20

2 stops16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 17/9

09:00-21:29

2 stops17h 29m

£492

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 9/9

06:12-09:15

1 stop22h 03m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Do 18/9

12:10-21:07

1 stop13h 57m

£496

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 14/10

13:07-10:05

2 stops15h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Di 21/10

10:30-21:50

2 stops16h 20m

£502

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mi 1/10

14:28-13:55

2 stops18h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mi 8/10

05:55-21:13

2 stops20h 18m

£502

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 30/9

09:12-15:05

2 stops24h 53m

£163

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fr 3/10

10:32-11:55

2 stops20h 23m

£200

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Edinburgh

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 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 Detroit to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Detroit 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

Share of one-stop return flights from Detroit to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Boston (BOS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

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

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £622.

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

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

Flights via Boston (BOS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Detroit 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 25m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?

    Airlines like Air Canada fly from Detroit to Edinburgh in about 10h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Detroit and Edinburgh is about 3523 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Detroit 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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