Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to New York?

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Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 18m.

Question 3

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

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London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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

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Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £371.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to New York round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to New York is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £346 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and KLM, starting at £353 and £358 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to New York for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New York (average of £500). Flying from Edinburgh to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to New York

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The most flights from EDI to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to New York?

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The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to New York are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Newark, Edinburgh Turnhouse - New York John F Kennedy Intl and Edinburgh Turnhouse - New York LaGuardia.

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to New York?

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While on average a flight from Edinburgh to New York is generally £932, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £323. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Newark), you can expect to pay £316 for that flight.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider JetBlue (66%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (66%) or KLM (56%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to New York.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to New York?

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When booking a flight from Edinburgh to New York, you may want to consider flying on Air France, Finnair or JetBlue as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 16

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to New York?

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Edinburgh to New York flights have a stopover in London most often.

Question 17

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to New York flights?

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Of the flights from Edinburgh to New York that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Amsterdam.

Question 18

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

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Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and Royal Albert Hall are located about 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £41 per day.

Question 19

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to New York?

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Flights from Edinburgh to New York are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New York.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to New York?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Edinburgh to New York at least 61 days early can save you up to 65% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Edinburgh to New York for as little as £488 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £766 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 21

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

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Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New York from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around £534 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £363. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to NYC?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 23

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to New York. On average, Turnhouse has 11 outbound flights to New York per day from 12 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to New York?

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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 Edinburgh to New York.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to New York?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to New York?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to New York?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Edinburgh to New York for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to New York with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to New York from Edinburgh? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to New York become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to New York from Edinburgh today and book when prices fit your budget.

Question 31

What airports serve Edinburgh to New York flights?

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There is only one airport in Edinburgh serving this route and that is Edinburgh Airport, also known as Turnhouse Airport. From there you can reach three New York airports - John F Kennedy International Airport, Newark Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Each of these have 24-hour local transport connections with New York City. JFK is around 27 miles from New York City. Newark Airport is approximately 13.5 miles from central Manhattan while LaGuardia Airport is 11.5 miles to the same point.

Question 32

Which airlines fly directly from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

The route to New York from Edinburgh is a popular one, with a wide range of airlines servicing it. Unfortunately, however, there are no direct flights. Each of the airlines will transit through another city, usually the home hub of the airline involved. For example, British Airways will fly through London Heathrow (LHR) to JFK. Aer Lingus also flies to JFK but through Dublin (DUB). If you prefer to arrive in Newark Airport (EWR), KLM can get you there through its home hub of Amsterdam (AMS). Iberia can get you to LaGuardia Airport in New York from Edinburgh, but transiting through Heathrow. Virgin and Finnair also fly to JFK but transiting through Amsterdam and Heathrow respectively.

Question 33

What are the stopover options between Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

Lufthansa tends to be one of the cheaper airlines on this route but these cheaper fares often require a longer stopover. For example, it can get you from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newark via Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG) but, as well as two connections, there is a nearly 7h transit in Frankfurt and another 7h stopover in Charles de Gaulle. Aer Lingus only has one stopover on its route but again there is a 7h transit in Dublin. Virgin offers a slightly longer stopover in Amsterdam with around 8h before connecting to JFK. British Airways will also require you to wait around 8h in Heathrow en route to JFK but does offer a night flight on the return leg, which can be attractive to some passengers.

Question 34

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

UK Passport holders do not need a visa to travel to New York from Edinburgh, but they do need an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver, as well as a valid UK passport to enter the US as a tourist or to transit to a third country. Each traveller must have their own ESTA, including each child in your group. Your passport needs to be valid for the duration of your stay but you don’t need to have any additional validity on your passport apart from this.

Round-trip from	£297
One-way from	£232
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£588
Good round-trip deal	£458 or less
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Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£346	Average£479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£353	Average£447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£358	Average£449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£365	Average£485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Finnair	Cheapest£365	Average£465	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£367	Average£487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£377	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
Delta	Cheapest£395	Average£509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£399	Average£562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£417	Average£558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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