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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.7% of flights from New York to Edinburgh were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 11 hours and 15 minutes. The geographical distance covered on this route is approximately 5225 kilometers.

How often do New York to Edinburgh flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New York to Edinburgh route have shown frequent drops. This trend was observed over a 30-day period. Travelers can typically find opportunities for price reductions on this route.

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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 of $913. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from New York to Edinburgh can sometimes require careful timing and searching.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Edinburgh, February stands out with a median fare of $454. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $459. Another favorable month is April, where the median fare is $502, providing travelers with several options for more affordable travel.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 16.7% of recent fares being direct flights from New York to Edinburgh. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely encounter at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from New York to Edinburgh takes about 18h 39m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making the total travel time significantly longer than a direct flight would be. Planning for this travel time is essential given the prevalence of connecting flights.

The distance between New York and Edinburgh is approximately 5225 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should expect a substantial amount of time in transit, especially with connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from New York to Edinburgh

Regular price: $491 - $718

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Edinburgh is between $491 and $718. The current lowest deal is $507 with Icelandair, for travel from Oct 24-Oct 29.

now $507

Low $491

High $718

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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Icelandair

$1,174

$825

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$1,177

$799

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norse Atlantic UK

$654

$589

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$921

$681

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$1,016

$755

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norse Atlantic UK

$727

$591

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$1,078 → $623

42%

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$1,079 → $628

42%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$1,047 → $599

43%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,020 → $584

43%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Edinburgh

New York - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Edinburgh are near the typical level, with a median price of $913.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Edinburgh, with a median price of $454.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul

The median flight duration from New York to Edinburgh is 18h 39m, indicating a long-haul journey.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.7% of recent flights from New York to Edinburgh are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers direct flights

Finnair has offered direct flights from New York to Edinburgh recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New York to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Edinburgh, making it a key departure point from New York.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$541

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, tram)

💸 Flights from ~$541

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh.

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

💸 Flights from ~$461

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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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 observed was $609. Booking 0-6 days out saw average prices around $870, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in an average price of $948. These trends are based on pricing data observed across a 90-day window.

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 was $913. Fares exceeding $1110 were observed in the higher price ranges during the same 90-day period.

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 showed a relatively low median price of $502. These figures are based on pricing data observed over a 270-day window, compared to the annual median price of $913.

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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: $491 - $718

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Edinburgh is between $491 and $718. The current lowest deal is $507 with Icelandair, for travel from Oct 24-Oct 29.

now $507

Low $491

High $718

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

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Icelandair

$1,174

$825

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$1,177

$799

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norse Atlantic UK

$654

$589

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$921

$681

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Edinburgh

New York (EWR) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Air Canada

$1,016

$755

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Edinburgh

New York (JFK) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Norse Atlantic UK

$727

$591

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$1,078 → $623

42%

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$1,079 → $628

42%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$1,047 → $599

43%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,020 → $584

43%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Edinburgh