Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to New York flights typically cost between £536 and £802 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £301 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan-19 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to New York on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Edinburgh to New York flights typically cost between £536 and £802 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £301 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan-19 Jan).

Question 3

How often are flights from Edinburgh to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 14% of weekly flights between Edinburgh and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Edinburgh to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 08m.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £373.

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Edinburgh to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

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

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Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 28m.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to New York?

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Airlines like British Airways, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Edinburgh to New York in about 7h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 29m. The distance between Edinburgh and New York is about 3244 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 £355 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at £362 and £364 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to New York for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New York (average of £236). Flying from Edinburgh to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £419). 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 14

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 Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to New York

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The most flights from EDI to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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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 18

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 19

What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Edinburgh to New York is generally £941, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £480. When looking at the most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Newark), you can expect to pay £301 for that flight.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Consider JetBlue (98%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%) or KLM (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Edinburgh to New York.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to New York, you may want to consider flying on Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and London Bridge are located about 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 16.1 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 £21 per day.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 26

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 5 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 27

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 28

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

Accepted Answer

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

What airports serve Edinburgh to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

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 35

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 36

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 37

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	£301
One-way from	£206
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Cheapest in	September
Average price	£523
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Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£355	Average£528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£362	Average£484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£364	Average£467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£373	Average£561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£373	Average£500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	Cheapest£374	Average£509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Finnair	Cheapest£381	Average£503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£403	Average£574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest£405	Average£524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£431	Average£596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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