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Cheap flights from Detroit to Edinburgh from £237

DTT — EDI
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Edinburgh

Mon 28/921:59 -
1 stop28h 06m
Wed 14/1014:05 -
1 stop12h 21m
Deal found 17/9£540
Sun 20/910:30 -
2 stops27h 25m
Mon 28/919:40 -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 13/9£549
Wed 14/1019:22 -
2 stops15h 43m
Wed 21/1011:25 -
1 stop17h 29m
Deal found 16/9£553
Wed 11/1113:34 -
2 stops15h 06m
Fri 20/1111:05 -
1 stop17h 11m
Deal found 15/9£553
Mon 21/914:07 -
1 stop13h 18m
Tue 29/909:00 -
1 stop10h 12m
Deal found 14/9£559
Wed 14/1016:54 -
2 stops14h 01m
Wed 21/1011:25 -
1 stop17h 29m
Deal found 14/9£560
Sat 10/1019:15 -
1 stop31h 05m
Fri 23/1012:30 -
1 stop16h 29m
Deal found 14/9£564
Mon 30/1121:35 -
1 stop31h 05m
Fri 11/1211:35 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 15/9£565

Find flight deals from Detroit to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£540

One-way from

£237

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£750
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 28/9-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 27m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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31/10-31/12
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 32m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/11

18:47-23:15

3 stops47h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£248

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/9

06:00-09:20

1 stop22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

09:00-17:30

2 stops27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£263
Fastest return journey

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/11

14:00-10:05

2 stops15h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£280

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/10

13:35-18:30

2 stops24h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£287

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

09:02-16:35

2 stops26h 33m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/10

08:34-07:55

1 stop19h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/11

07:00-07:55

1 stop19h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

14:00-10:40

2 stops15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

09:00-20:58

1 stop16h 58m

£576

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/11

15:59-09:40

1 stop12h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

11:35-18:48

1 stop12h 13m

£598

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

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 £501). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £991). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £693 and £922 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £540 on Virgin Atlantic (28 Sept–14 Oct).

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

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

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £609.

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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 45m.

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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

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 6 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?

    Airlines like Delta, KLM, and United Airlines fly from Detroit to Edinburgh in about 12h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 59m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £501). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £991). 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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