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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £231

ORD — EDI
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh

Wed 2/1218:30 -
2 stops15h 15m
Wed 9/1206:30 -
2 stops16h 50m
Deal found 15/10£515
Fri 13/1118:30 -
2 stops20h 00m
Fri 20/1106:05 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 17/10£527
Tue 1/1218:30 -
2 stops19h 40m
Tue 8/1208:30 -
2 stops14h 50m
Deal found 17/10£534
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 16/10£536
Mon 2/1120:05 -
1 stop13h 05m
Thu 5/1117:30 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 15/10£537
Wed 11/1120:05 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 17/1106:00 -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 14/10£539
Wed 4/1120:05 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 17/10£544

Find flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£806
5/2-7/2
  • 5/2-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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2/11-31/12
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

15:55-22:30

1 stop24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£231

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

18:30-07:00

3 stops30h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

20:05-19:40

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£259

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

19:00-22:50

3 stops45h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£280
Fastest return journey

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/2

18:30-14:05

2 stops13h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/1

22:35-23:50

2 stops43h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£326

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/4

19:25-14:30

2 stops37h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£331

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

21:29-21:35

2 stops43h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/11

18:20-18:50

2 stops42h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/1

11:45-09:40

1 stop15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/1

10:40-10:00

1 stop29h 20m

£663

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £530). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,193). 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 IL to EDI?

When flying from Illinois to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Edinburgh

The most flights from USIL to EDI are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £683 and £875 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £458 on Multiple Airlines (5 Feb–7 Feb).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Illinois to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Illinois?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Edinburgh can take about 15h 55m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £663. Illinois and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3699 mi.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Edinburgh are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Chicago Midway - Edinburgh Turnhouse and Lambert-St Louis - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh consider choosing Air Canada (67%), United Airlines (67%) or Lufthansa (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £530). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,193). 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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Top airline flying from Illinois to Edinburgh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest£344Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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