Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Historically, direct flights from Edinburgh to New York accounted for 7.7% of all flights on this route. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encountered 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Edinburgh to New York?

The typical direct flight from Edinburgh to New York has a duration of 7 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 5179 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically take longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 30 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for the route.

Should I set a price alert for Edinburgh to New York flights?

Historically, flights from Edinburgh to New York are frequently discounted. This indicates that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking lower fares. Prices on this route have shown consistent fluctuations across the trailing 30 days, making it a good candidate for price tracking.

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Edinburgh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to New York

Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to New York connect at least once, with only 7.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Edinburgh to New York are available, you will likely encounter options with one or more stops.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to New York takes approximately 7h 45m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 7h 45m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 21h 55m. This route covers a distance of 5179 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York? You'll find the most affordable fares in January, with a median price of $551. February also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $615. Another relatively inexpensive month is June, where the median fare is $638.

Right now, cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York typically range from $721–$1057, with a median fare of $891. Current fares are below the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, only a small portion of recent fares are classified as a good price.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

Regular price: £430 - £1,117

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to New York is between 430 GBP and 1117 GBP. The current lowest deal is 348 GBP with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 19.

now £348

Low £430

High £1,117

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York is January, with a median price of $551. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1023. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £551

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,023

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

Iberia Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£567

£395

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£755

£383

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£621

£383

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£551

£382

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£565

£383

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£596

£383

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to New York

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

£755 → £382

49%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

£635 → £382

40%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

£633 → £382

40%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

£632 → £382

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to New York are below the typical level at $891.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $551 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 45m

The typical direct flight from Edinburgh to New York takes 7h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights

Iberia Airlines and United Airlines have offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New York.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£302

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£302

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£566

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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From EDI

Elite

Nov 12

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$4,824

$2,386

Save $2,438

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 24

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,165

$2,124

Save $2,041

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 03

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,601

$2,347

Save $2,254

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 12

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,629

$2,393

Save $2,236

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 15

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,650

$2,394

Save $2,256

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 17

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,661

$2,446

Save $2,215

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 22

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,650

$2,461

Save $2,189

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 24

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,548

$2,473

Save $2,075

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 17

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,624

$2,496

Save $2,128

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Oct 16

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,774

$2,558

Save $2,216

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 15

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,984

$2,623

Save $2,361

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 22

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,999

$2,635

Save $2,364

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Edinburgh to New York are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $748. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1213. Even booking more than 60 days out generally resulted in higher average prices, around $1105, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $721 or less for a flight from Edinburgh to New York is considered a good deal. The median price for this route was $891. Prices typically ranged up to $1057 for the higher end of typical fares in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to New York include January, with a median price of $551, and February, with a median price of $615. June also showed a relatively low median price of $638. The annual median price for this route was $891, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Edinburgh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to New York

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

Regular price: £430 - £1,117

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to New York is between 430 GBP and 1117 GBP. The current lowest deal is 348 GBP with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 19.

now £348

Low £430

High £1,117

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

January

Cheapest

Flights from £551

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,023

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

Iberia Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£567

£395

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£755

£383

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£621

£383

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£551

£382

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£565

£383

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Iberia Airlines

£596

£383

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to New York

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

£755 → £382

49%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

£635 → £382

40%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

£633 → £382

40%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

£632 → £382

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to New York are below the typical level at $891.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $551 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 45m

The typical direct flight from Edinburgh to New York takes 7h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 7.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Iberia Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights

Iberia Airlines and United Airlines have offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New York.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£302

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£302

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County is a useful alternative, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,999

$2,635

Save $2,364

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to New York

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 7h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Iberia Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Nov 12

Dec 24

Nov 03

Nov 12

Nov 15

Nov 17

Nov 22

Nov 24

Nov 17

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Nov 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Edinburgh to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to New York?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to New York?

How many hours is the flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Should I set a price alert for Edinburgh to New York flights?

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Edinburgh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to New York

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 7h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Iberia Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Nov 12

Dec 24

Nov 03

Nov 12

Nov 15

Nov 17

Nov 22

Nov 24

Nov 17

Oct 16

Nov 15

Nov 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Edinburgh to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to New York?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Edinburgh to New York?