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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £179

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sat 5/919:15
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops41h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/919:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/3£379
Wed 8/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/415:10
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£399
Wed 22/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/420:15
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£408
Fri 21/819:15
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops56h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 24/819:10
EDI
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/3£430
Sun 3/519:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/520:00
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£436
Tue 21/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:15
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£440
Sun 4/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/1009:20
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops36h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/3£446
Wed 6/522:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/515:10
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£448
Tue 6/1019:15
ORD
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/1009:20
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops36h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/3£449
Tue 7/419:25
ORD
-
EDI
2 stops14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/406:15
EDI
-
ORD
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£452
Sun 4/1021:40
STL
-
EDI
1 stop10h 40m
British Airways
Fri 16/1008:35
EDI
-
STL
1 stop16h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/3£541
Wed 2/921:35
STL
-
EDI
1 stop13h 35m
British Airways
Fri 11/911:30
EDI
-
STL
1 stop14h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3£548

Find flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£379

One-way from

£179

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£610
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 5/9-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Illinois to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 11 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/9

16:13-12:20

2 stops14h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

11:20-23:37

2 stops18h 17m

£568

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 22/4

17:21-14:40

2 stops15h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

09:15-19:33

2 stops16h 18m

£605

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 30/8

21:40-15:40

1 stop12h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

19:25-19:30

1 stop30h 05m

£640
Fastest return journey

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

18:40-08:25

Nonstop7h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£659

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 31/8

16:13-09:20

1 stop11h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

05:40-16:55

2 stops17h 15m

£664

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

08:45-07:40

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£699

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/5

14:12-16:10

2 stops19h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

09:00-21:09

1 stop18h 09m

£710

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 18/7

18:55-08:25

1 stop31h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/7

09:15-15:46

2 stops36h 31m

£752

ChicagoEdinburgh

MDW - EDI

MDWEDI

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

09:22-08:30

2 stops17h 08m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/5

05:40-21:09

2 stops21h 29m

£759

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

15:40-07:40

1 stop10h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

11:30-14:05

Nonstop8h 35m

£769

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £75). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £621). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 7h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £659. Illinois and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 3699 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £75). Flying from Illinois to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £621). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
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Aer LingusCheapest£341Average£341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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