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Cheap flights from Detroit to Edinburgh from £234

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — EDI
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 November 2025.

Sat 29/1119:35DTW - EDI
1 stop9h 45mIcelandair
Thu 11/1211:20EDI - DTW
1 stop12h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 2/11£431
Thu 4/1219:35DTW - EDI
1 stop9h 45mIcelandair
Thu 11/1211:20EDI - DTW
1 stop12h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 2/11£466
Thu 4/1220:05DTW - EDI
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1216:20EDI - DTW
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£511
Wed 3/1220:05DTW - EDI
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1211:00EDI - DTW
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11£528
Sun 16/1110:42DTW - EDI
2 stops17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:20EDI - DTW
2 stops20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£536
Mon 1/1218:15DTW - EDI
1 stop11h 25mDelta
Fri 12/1205:50EDI - DTW
1 stop12h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/11£537
Sun 30/1120:35DTW - EDI
1 stop31h 05mDelta
Fri 12/1211:45EDI - DTW
1 stop11h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/11£541
Tue 2/1216:03DTW - EDI
2 stops16h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1208:40EDI - DTW
2 stops15h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11£542
Wed 3/1214:05DTW - EDI
2 stops28h 10mLufthansa
Wed 10/1206:00EDI - DTW
2 stops22h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11£551
Wed 3/1216:50DTW - EDI
2 stops18h 15mDelta
Wed 10/1205:50EDI - DTW
2 stops17h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/11£552

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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£431

One-way from

£234

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£738
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 29/11-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 55m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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10/1
  • 10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 48m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
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DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/12

18:00-10:40

1 stop11h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

13:30-13:00

1 stop28h 30m

£537

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

18:15-10:40

1 stop11h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

05:50-13:00

1 stop12h 10m

£537

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/12

13:18-10:40

2 stops16h 22m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

05:50-13:00

1 stop12h 10m

£540

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/12

14:05-10:30

2 stops15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

09:25-22:11

2 stops17h 46m

£541

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

14:33-07:55

1 stop12h 22m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

09:25-17:52

1 stop13h 27m

£542

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/11

09:25-08:40

2 stops18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

09:20-15:55

1 stop11h 35m

£544

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 30/11

09:25-08:40

2 stops18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/12

13:30-15:55

1 stop31h 25m

£544

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

15:11-10:40

2 stops14h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

11:00-18:00

1 stop12h 00m

£545

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

11:33-09:30

2 stops17h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

11:30-18:54

1 stop11h 24m

£547

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/5

15:36-10:30

2 stops13h 54m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

11:35-20:30

1 stop13h 55m

£549

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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 31 October 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 15 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £400). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £692). 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 80% 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.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £620.

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 13m.

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit to Edinburgh in about 11h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. The distance between Detroit and Edinburgh is about 3523 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £400). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £692). 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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