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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia from £240

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — PHL
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£445

One-way from

£240

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£760

Good round-trip deal

£557 or less

Good one-way deal

£720 or less
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 14/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Philadelphia
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 02m total
  • Edinburgh to Philadelphia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Philadelphia.
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Fri 14/1108:20EDI - PHL
1 stop12h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 21/1117:30PHL - EDI
1 stop16h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/8£445
Thu 11/906:00EDI - PHL
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/921:50PHL - EDI
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£460
Tue 30/912:10EDI - PHL
1 stop14h 40mJetBlue
Tue 7/1015:10PHL - EDI
1 stop14h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 16/8£471
Thu 4/912:10EDI - PHL
1 stop14h 14mJetBlue
Thu 11/918:10PHL - EDI
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 16/8£493
Thu 11/908:35EDI - PHL
1 stop15h 25mAer Lingus
Mon 15/920:30PHL - EDI
1 stop9h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/8£497
Tue 30/920:30EDI - PHL
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1020:30PHL - EDI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£504
Thu 11/912:10EDI - PHL
1 stop26h 12mIcelandair
Mon 15/915:55PHL - EDI
1 stop13h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 16/8£507
Mon 22/907:50EDI - PHL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/918:10PHL - EDI
2 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£529
Thu 4/911:40EDI - PHL
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/910:20PHL - EDI
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£531
Thu 11/912:10EDI - PHL
1 stop31h 50mIcelandair
Sun 21/907:00PHL - EDI
1 stop22h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 17/8£533

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/11

08:20-16:00

1 stop12h 40m

Philadelphia

Fri 21/11

17:30-14:45

1 stop16h 15m

£445

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

06:00-23:59

2 stops22h 59m

Philadelphia

Fri 26/9

21:50-10:05

2 stops31h 15m

£460

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

12:10-21:50

1 stop14h 40m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/10

15:10-10:10

1 stop14h 00m

£471

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

12:10-21:24

1 stop14h 14m

Philadelphia

Thu 11/9

18:10-10:10

1 stop11h 00m

£493

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

09:15-19:00

1 stop14h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 29/9

20:30-15:00

1 stop13h 30m

£497

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

08:35-19:00

1 stop15h 25m

Philadelphia

Mon 15/9

20:30-11:15

1 stop9h 45m

£497

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

20:30-16:25

2 stops24h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/10

20:30-17:00

1 stop15h 30m

£504

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

12:10-09:22

1 stop26h 12m

Philadelphia

Mon 15/9

15:55-10:10

1 stop13h 15m

£507

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

07:50-19:00

1 stop16h 10m

Philadelphia

Mon 29/9

18:10-13:40

2 stops14h 30m

£529

EdinburghPhiladelphia

EDI - PHL

EDIPHL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

11:40-19:00

1 stop12h 20m

Philadelphia

Thu 11/9

10:20-07:05

2 stops15h 45m

£531

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia (average of £648). Flying from Edinburgh to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 EDI to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

The most flights from EDI to PHL are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Philadelphia on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £438.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 14m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Edinburgh to Philadelphia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
657 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,220 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,884 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,277 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Edinburgh to Philadelphia?

    You will need to book a flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Philadelphia if you want to fly from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. At least 7 different airlines have flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Philadelphia (PHL) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to Philadelphia from the Edinburgh airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from EDI to PHL to be around 7h 20m.

  • How popular is this Edinburgh to Philadelphia flight route?

    Within the past month, 944 users have taken a look at flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (£356), Virgin Atlantic (£438), and British Airways (£446) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Philadelphia from Edinburgh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Finnair (82%), American Airlines (80%), Iberia( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from Edinburgh to Philadelphia is £485. On average you can expect to pay £910. The most popular route, (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for £417.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia (average of £648). Flying from Edinburgh to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Philadelphia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia. 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 18 August 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest£356Average£383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£438Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£446Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£464Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£481Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£490Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£494Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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