Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 10.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, many travelers will likely encounter itineraries with 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 5 minutes, covering a distance of 5374 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to about 10 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which are significantly shorter than itineraries requiring a layover.

Are non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh have been approximately 46% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $946, while connecting flights had a median price of $650. Direct flights accounted for about 12.7% of the available options. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a non-stop journey against the potential cost savings offered by flights with layovers.

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Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $599–$1052, with a median of $830. Currently, no recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that travelers may find better value by waiting for more favorable pricing.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh, the data indicates that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $551. Other cost-effective options include June and April, both showing a median fare of $627. This suggests that planning your trip during these months could lead to more budget-friendly travel.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Edinburgh takes about 20h 14m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a distance of 5374 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 10.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh, indicating that travelers should expect to make at least one stop on this route.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Regular price: $640 - $1,296

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is between $640 and $1296. The current lowest deal is $616 with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now $616

Low $640

High $1,296

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is December, with a median price of $551. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1280. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $551

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,280

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

British Airways

$1,058

$1,108

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

$974

$1,099

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Iberia Airlines

$1,044

$832

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

$970

$1,144

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$965

$693

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

United Airlines

$998

$712

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

$1,087 → $840

23%

7 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 6

$960 → $720

25%

9 nights

Sep 27 - Oct 6

$941 → $720

23%

14 nights

Sep 22 - Oct 6

$941 → $720

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $551.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 14m.

The typical flight duration with connections from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is 20h 14m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 89.6% of available routes from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aer Lingus offers a deal at $616.

Aer Lingus recently offered a deal for $616 from Philadelphia to Edinburgh for Nov 2-Nov 9.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$688

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$653

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh, offering extensive connectivity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$656

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From PHL

Elite

Dec 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,446

$2,984

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 22

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,491

$3,665

Save $2,826

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 09

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,707

$3,665

Save $3,042

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 09

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,348

$3,666

Save $2,682

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 30

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,810

$3,666

Save $3,144

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 22

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,475

$3,666

Save $2,809

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 17

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,491

$3,706

Save $2,785

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Nov 28

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,541

$3,706

Save $2,835

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 12

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$6,814

$3,710

Save $3,104

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 24

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,109

$3,712

Save $3,397

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 24

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,130

$3,712

Save $3,418

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Dec 24

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,109

$3,712

Save $3,397

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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $639. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $828. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 28-59 days in advance averaged $926, indicating that booking within the 14-27 day window generally offers better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh was considered to be $599. The median price for this route during the same period was $830. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $1052 or less. Aiming for a price around or below $599 would typically represent a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, December has offered the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh, with a median price of $551. Other months that have shown more affordable prices include June and April, both with a median price of $627. The annual median price for this route is $830, suggesting that booking in December could result in significant 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: $640 - $1,296

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is between $640 and $1296. The current lowest deal is $616 with Aer Lingus for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now $616

Low $640

High $1,296

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

December

Cheapest

Flights from $551

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,280

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Iberia Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

British Airways

$1,058

$1,108

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

$974

$1,099

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Iberia Airlines

$1,044

$832

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

Lufthansa

$970

$1,144

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

American Airlines

$965

$693

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Edinburgh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Edinburgh (EDI)

United Airlines

$998

$712

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

$1,087 → $840

23%

7 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 6

$960 → $720

25%

9 nights

Sep 27 - Oct 6

$941 → $720

23%

14 nights

Sep 22 - Oct 6

$941 → $720

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia - Edinburgh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $551.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 14m.

The typical flight duration with connections from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is 20h 14m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 89.6% of available routes from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aer Lingus offers a deal at $616.

Aer Lingus recently offered a deal for $616 from Philadelphia to Edinburgh for Nov 2-Nov 9.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$688

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$653

Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative

Glasgow (GLA)

Cheapest

Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a comparable route network to Edinburgh, offering extensive connectivity.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

93% AI deal score

$7,109

$3,712

Save $3,397

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

Recent fares are above the typical level.

December is historically cheapest at $551.

Connecting flights average 20h 14m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Aer Lingus offers a deal at $616.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Dec 30

Oct 22

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 30

Nov 22

Oct 17

Nov 28

Dec 12

Dec 24

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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?

Are non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh worth the extra cost?

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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

Recent fares are above the typical level.

December is historically cheapest at $551.

Connecting flights average 20h 14m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Aer Lingus offers a deal at $616.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Dec 30

Oct 22

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 30

Nov 22

Oct 17

Nov 28

Dec 12

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

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?