Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to New York?

Historically, direct flights from Edinburgh to New York make up a small portion of the available options, representing about 7.7% of flights. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on trends observed across 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 approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 5179 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of about 13 hours and 30 minutes. These durations reflect historical averages for this route.

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

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for this route, as it tends to see frequent changes in pricing over time.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Edinburgh to New York

2026-10-13 – 2026-10-20
EDI - New York
88% AI deal score
£516
£366
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2026-09-11 – 2026-09-20
EDI - New York
87% AI deal score
£504
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2026-09-11 – 2026-09-19
EDI - New York
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2026-09-24 – 2026-09-29
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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-21
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-25
EDI - New York
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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-12
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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 about 7.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York, fares are typically between $721–$1057, with a median of $891. Right now, fares are below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York is typically during January, with a median fare of $551. Other affordable months include February, where the median fare is $615, and June, with a median fare of $638.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to New York takes approximately 7h 45m, including connections. This route covers a significant distance of 5179 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

Regular price: £438 - £1,116

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 typically between 438 GBP and 1116 GBP. The current lowest deal is 366 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now £366

Low £438

High £1,116

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York

Flights from Edinburgh to New York are cheapest in January, with a median price of $551. The most expensive month to fly 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

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Aer Lingus

£645

£446

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Aer Lingus

£613

£447

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Aer Lingus

£592

£426

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Aer Lingus

£636

£454

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£472

£441

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£489

£421

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

£645 → £446

31%

5 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 14

£611 → £414

32%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

£617 → £420

32%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

£619 → £432

30%

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

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York, with a median price of $551.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 45m

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York typically take 7h 45m, while connecting flights average 21h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 92.3% of recent deals, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is one airline that has offered direct flights from Edinburgh to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to New York appear frequently, typically every 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 city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£357

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient arrival point for flights from Edinburgh to New York.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car, bus, train).

💸 Flights from ~£356

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient regional airport for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

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

💸 Flights from ~£550

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

93% AI deal score

$5,100

$2,826

Save $2,274

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Edinburgh to New York are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $748. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging about $1213. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1105.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to New York is considered to be $721 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $891. Prices can range higher, with 75% of fares being $1057 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to New York are January, with a median price of $551, and February, with a median price of $615. June also shows a relatively low median price of $638. These months are typically more affordable compared to the annual median price of $891 for this route.

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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 about 7.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to New York takes approximately 7h 45m, including connections. This route covers a significant distance of 5179 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to New York

Regular price: £438 - £1,116

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 typically between 438 GBP and 1116 GBP. The current lowest deal is 366 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now £366

Low £438

High £1,116

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

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to New York

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Aer Lingus

£645

£446

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Aer Lingus

£613

£447

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Aer Lingus

£592

£426

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (JFK)

Aer Lingus

£636

£454

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£472

£441

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - New York

Edinburgh (EDI) - New York (EWR)

Ryanair

£489

£421

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

£645 → £446

31%

5 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 14

£611 → £414

32%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

£617 → £420

32%

2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

£619 → £432

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to New York