Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 5.3% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was two, indicating that most journeys involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

The typical direct flight time from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 5374 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 15 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh come up?

Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are historically classified as a regular occurrence. This means that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically find good deals across the trailing quarter, indicating a steady availability of competitive fares.

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Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Edinburgh involves fares that are typically $979–$1394, with a median of $1175. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Unfortunately, right now, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price for this route.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh, the cheapest time to fly is often during the colder months. October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $869. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $887, and January is also a cost-effective option with a median of $894.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Edinburgh takes 7h 15m. This route is classified as a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 5374 km. While direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. New deals for this route show up several times a week.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Regular price: $616 - $1,288

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is between $616 and $1288. The current lowest deal is $776 with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 10-Nov 24.

now $776

Low $616

High $1,288

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is October, with a median price of $868. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1446. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $868

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,446

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$830

$961

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$821

$985

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$894

$1,001

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

$747

$785

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

$734

$802

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

$734

$806

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

7 nights

Apr 12 - Apr 19

$982 → $870

11%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$853 → $796

4 nights

Apr 10 - Apr 14

$1,011 → $955

4 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 3

$810 → $766

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with a median price of $1175.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $869, followed by February at $887.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 23h 18m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is 23h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aer Lingus has a deal at $776

Aer Lingus offers a deal for $776 from November 10 to November 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Fly from Philadelphia International for direct and connecting flights to Edinburgh.

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

💸 Flights from ~$744

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$743

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$740

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Edinburgh

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Best Elite deals to Edinburgh

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From PHL

Elite

Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,182

$3,495

Save $2,687

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,694

$3,575

Save $3,119

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Apr 11

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,099

$3,600

Save $2,499

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,682

$3,658

Save $3,024

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,630

$3,658

Save $2,972

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,509

$3,659

Save $2,850

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,476

$3,659

Save $2,817

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,516

$3,659

Save $2,857

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,516

$3,660

Save $2,856

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,509

$3,660

Save $2,849

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,469

$3,660

Save $2,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,509

$3,660

Save $2,849

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1101. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1548. For those booking 7-13 days in advance, the average price was $1672, indicating that planning ahead can lead to significant savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is considered to be $979 or less. The median price for this route was $1175, meaning half of all observed prices were below this amount. Prices up to $1394 are still within the range of typical fares, representing the 75th percentile of prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh include October, with a median price of $869, and February, with a median price of $887. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $894. Across the trailing quarter, the annual median price for this route was $1175, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Regular price: $616 - $1,288

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is between $616 and $1288. The current lowest deal is $776 with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 10-Nov 24.

now $776

Low $616

High $1,288

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

October

Cheapest

Flights from $868

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,446

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$830

$961

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$821

$985

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$894

$1,001

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

$747

$785

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

$734

$802

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Aer Lingus

$734

$806

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

7 nights

Apr 12 - Apr 19

$982 → $870

11%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$853 → $796

4 nights

Apr 10 - Apr 14

$1,011 → $955

4 nights

Jan 30 - Feb 3

$810 → $766

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are above the typical level, with a median price of $1175.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $869, followed by February at $887.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 23h 18m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is 23h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.3% of recent flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aer Lingus has a deal at $776

Aer Lingus offers a deal for $776 from November 10 to November 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Fly from Philadelphia International for direct and connecting flights to Edinburgh.

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

💸 Flights from ~$744

Edinburgh main airports to arrive at

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$743

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,509

$3,660

Save $2,849

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Today’s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia - Edinburgh route insights

Fares are above the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Connecting flights take 23h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

Aer Lingus has a deal at $776

Deals appear regularly

Philadelphia 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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Dec 30

Apr 11

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 30

Dec 30

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Dec 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When should I buy Philadelphia to Edinburgh tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

How often do cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh come up?

Related routes

More routes from Philadelphia

Flights to Edinburgh from other cities

Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia - Edinburgh route insights

Fares are above the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Connecting flights take 23h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

Aer Lingus has a deal at $776

Deals appear regularly

Philadelphia 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

Nov 28

Dec 30

Apr 11

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Edinburgh

When should I buy Philadelphia to Edinburgh tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?