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Cheap flights from Detroit to Edinburgh from £244

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — EDI
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
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 6 May 2026.

Tue 2/618:00
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/620:15
EDI
-
DTW
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£604
Mon 1/618:10
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/613:05
EDI
-
DTW
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£607
Thu 4/618:10
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/620:00
EDI
-
DTW
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£609
Mon 25/518:10
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/620:15
EDI
-
DTW
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£613
Tue 13/1020:50
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1016:55
EDI
-
DTW
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5£614
Wed 11/1120:05
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1111:00
EDI
-
DTW
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5£615
Wed 21/1020:50
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 28/1011:00
EDI
-
DTW
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5£616
Fri 29/518:10
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/620:40
EDI
-
DTW
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£617
Wed 7/1020:50
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop38h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 16/1010:40
EDI
-
DTW
1 stop37h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5£624
Sat 19/918:10
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/920:40
EDI
-
DTW
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£626
Mon 16/1120:05
DTW
-
EDI
1 stop32h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/1211:00
EDI
-
DTW
1 stop36h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5£637

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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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£604

One-way from

£244

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

£962
2/6-9/6
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 17m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

20:50-09:40

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

10:40-18:45

1 stop37h 05m

£614
Fastest return journey

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/7

14:35-08:05

2 stops12h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/7

12:30-22:19

2 stops14h 49m

£839

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 20/9

13:51-10:20

2 stops15h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

11:25-10:28

1 stop28h 03m

£848

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

06:00-07:40

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/7

09:00-18:38

2 stops38h 38m

£850

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

07:00-12:20

3 stops24h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

19:10-18:55

3 stops28h 45m

£1,161

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

10:30-12:20

3 stops20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

05:45-21:52

3 stops21h 07m

£1,253

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

13:50-12:20

3 stops17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

05:45-21:46

3 stops21h 01m

£1,265

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/9

10:15-12:20

3 stops21h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

05:45-21:46

3 stops21h 01m

£1,271

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

10:15-12:20

3 stops21h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-21:46

3 stops21h 01m

£1,308
Cheapest one-way

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/9

10:22-19:40

3 stops28h 18m

£286

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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?

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 19 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £314). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £588). 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 £601.

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 Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from Detroit to Edinburgh in about 12h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 20m. 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.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £314). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £588). 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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