How many flights from New York to Edinburgh are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 16.7% of flights from New York to Edinburgh have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How often do New York to Edinburgh flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New York to Edinburgh route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers can typically find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring this route for fare changes may prove beneficial for securing a more favorable deal.

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Q: How long is the flight from New York to Edinburgh?

The typical direct flight from New York to Edinburgh has a median duration of 6 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 5225 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 11 hours and 15 minutes. This difference in flight time is a key factor for travelers to consider when choosing between direct and connecting routes.

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New York to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Edinburgh

Fares for flights from New York to Edinburgh typically range from $720–$1110, with a median price of $913. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 8% of recent fares from New York to Edinburgh were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper options can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

If you're looking for cheap flights from New York to Edinburgh, the data indicates that the cheapest months to fly are February, with a median fare of $454, followed by January at $459, and April at $502. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the typical range, providing the best opportunities for savings.

When considering how long is the flight from New York to Edinburgh, a typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 18h 39m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 5225 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 16.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Edinburgh, meaning you will likely have one or more stops on your trip.

How much is a round trip from New York to Edinburgh

Regular price: $598 - $1,067

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Edinburgh typically range from $598 to $1067. The current lowest deal is $668 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 24.

now $668

Low $598

High $1,067

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to EDI is February, with a median price of $454. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1024. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $454

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,024

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Edinburgh

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$829

$774

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$834

$779

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Brussels Airlines

$818

$794

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

JetBlue Airways

$982

$925

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Swiss International Air Lines

$998

$792

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

$887

$883

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$929 → $603

35%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$920 → $631

31%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$856 → $588

31%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$948 → $697

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Edinburgh

New York - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to EDI are near the typical level, with 8% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $454, followed by January at $459.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 18h 39m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 18 hours and 39 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 83.3% of routes, typically involving 2 stopovers.

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Finnair offers direct deals

Finnair is one airline that has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from New York to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major hub for flights from New York to Edinburgh.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport offers another convenient departure point for flights from New York to Edinburgh.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for flights to Edinburgh.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$791

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, bus, tram).

💸 Flights from ~$566

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow (GLA) is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

📍 ~70 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, bus, or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$579

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Edinburgh is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $609. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $870, while booking 60+ days out usually results in a higher average price of $948. This trend suggests that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Edinburgh is considered to be $720 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $913. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares observed at $1110 or below. Aiming for a fare at or below the $720 threshold generally indicates a cost-effective purchase.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Edinburgh include February, with a median price of $454, and January, with a median price of $459. April also shows a relatively low median price of $502. These months typically offer more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $913 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares may consider planning their trips during these periods.

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New York to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from New York to Edinburgh

Regular price: $598 - $1,067

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Edinburgh typically range from $598 to $1067. The current lowest deal is $668 with Norse Atlantic UK, for travel from Sep 15-Sep 24.

now $668

Low $598

High $1,067

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Edinburgh

February

Cheapest

Flights from $454

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,024

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Edinburgh

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Edinburgh

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$829

$774

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$834

$779

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Brussels Airlines

$818

$794

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

JetBlue Airways

$982

$925

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Swiss International Air Lines

$998

$792

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

$887

$883

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$929 → $603

35%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$920 → $631

31%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$856 → $588

31%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$948 → $697

26%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Edinburgh

New York - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to EDI are near the typical level, with 8% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $454, followed by January at $459.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 18h 39m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 18 hours and 39 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 83.3% of routes, typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers direct deals

Finnair is one airline that has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from New York to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing often.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major hub for flights from New York to Edinburgh.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport offers another convenient departure point for flights from New York to Edinburgh.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$567

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for flights to Edinburgh.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$791

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car, bus, tram).

💸 Flights from ~$566

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow (GLA) is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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$3,616

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from New York to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Edinburgh

New York to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from New York to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Edinburgh

Direct flights from New York to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from New York to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Edinburgh

New York - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 18h 39m

Connecting flights are dominant

Finnair offers direct deals

Deals are frequent

New York main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Edinburgh?

What's a cheap fare from New York to Edinburgh?

What's the best month to fly from New York to Edinburgh?

How many flights from New York to Edinburgh are non-stop?

How long is the flight from New York to Edinburgh?

How often do New York to Edinburgh flight prices drop?

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More routes from New York

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

New York to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from New York to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Edinburgh

Direct flights from New York to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from New York to Edinburgh

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Edinburgh

New York - Edinburgh route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Median flight time is 18h 39m

Connecting flights are dominant

Finnair offers direct deals

Deals are frequent

New York main airports to depart from

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Edinburgh?

What's a cheap fare from New York to Edinburgh?

What's the best month to fly from New York to Edinburgh?