Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York are less common, historically making up only 3.6% of all available flights. For those flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers when connecting is 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period. Travelers should anticipate that most routes will involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Edinburgh to New York has a median duration of 7 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 14 hours and 5 minutes. The distance between Edinburgh and New York is approximately 5179 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flight deals for the Edinburgh to New York route have been classified as frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be a useful strategy to monitor these price changes and potentially secure a better deal. This pattern has been observed over a 30-day period.

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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 3.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Edinburgh to New York are available, you will most often find yourself with at least one connection.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to New York takes about 7h 40m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect when flying this long-haul route.

When considering cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York, the fares typically range from $827–$1078, with a median price of $949. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York, the data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $787. Following closely are March, with a median of $852, and April, with a median of $909. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

Regular price: £369 - £1,083

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

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to New York is 369 GBP to 1083 GBP. The current lowest deal is 386 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Jan 7-Jan 11.

now £386

Low £369

High £1,083

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York is March, with a median price of $852. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2977. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £852

June

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,977

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£456

£439

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Allegro

£341

£428

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Allegro

£365

£457

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Ryanair

£394

£472

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Ryanair

£389

£468

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£401

£399

One-way

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

5 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 9

£613 → £358

42%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

£567 → £380

33%

5 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 6

£610 → £473

22%

7 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 13

£601 → £475

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to New York are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $787 for flights to New York.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 40m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Edinburgh to New York is 7h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.6% of recent flights from Edinburgh to New York are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM and United Airlines offer direct flights

KLM and United Airlines are among the carriers that have offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~£347

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£367

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.

📍 ~50 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£703

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Nov 17

New York, United States

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$4,714

$2,393

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Jan 12

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$3,899

$2,172

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From EDI

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Jan 10

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$3,962

$2,201

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From EDI

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Dec 03

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,130

$2,211

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Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Jan 21

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$3,798

$2,216

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Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,687

$2,368

Save $2,319

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 17

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,402

$2,398

Save $2,004

Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 15

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,596

$2,439

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Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 15

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,529

$2,460

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Nov 15

New York, United States

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$4,541

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 15

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,724

$2,479

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Icelandair

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Feb 11

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,918

$2,512

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Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from Edinburgh to New York are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $929. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of $1566. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days out averaged $978, while those made 60+ days in advance were around $979. This suggests that waiting until closer to departure, but not too close, can yield better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to New York was considered to be $827 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $949. Prices above $1078 were in the higher range. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to New York include August, with a median price of $787, and March, with a median price of $852. April also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $909. The annual median price for this route is $949, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: £369 - £1,083

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

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to New York is 369 GBP to 1083 GBP. The current lowest deal is 386 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Jan 7-Jan 11.

now £386

Low £369

High £1,083

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

March

Cheapest

Flights from £852

June

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,977

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£456

£439

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Allegro

£341

£428

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Allegro

£365

£457

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Ryanair

£394

£472

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Ryanair

£389

£468

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£401

£399

One-way

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

5 nights

Feb 4 - Feb 9

£613 → £358

42%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

£567 → £380

33%

5 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 6

£610 → £473

22%

7 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 13

£601 → £475

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Edinburgh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to New York are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $787 for flights to New York.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 40m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Edinburgh to New York is 7h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.6% of recent flights from Edinburgh to New York are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM and United Airlines offer direct flights

KLM and United Airlines are among the carriers that have offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~£347

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£367

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

$4,918

$2,512

Save $2,406

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 above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 7h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM 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

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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 above the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Direct flights take 7h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM 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 17

Jan 12

Jan 10

Dec 03

Jan 21

Dec 08

Nov 17

Dec 15

Nov 15

Nov 15

Dec 15

Feb 11

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?