Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

JetBlue, British Airways, KLM, Virgin Atlantic. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.

Q: Can I fly direct to Chicago?

Lufthansa. You can fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Chicago with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Finnair, Air Canada. These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Chicago, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

8 hrs 25 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Chicago.

from as little as £581

6 nights in Chicago, departing Edinburgh on 18 / Sep / 2024 with Virgin Atlantic (price found 92 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

JetBlue
British Airways
KLM
Virgin Atlantic

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chicago.

Can I fly direct to Chicago?

Lufthansa

You can fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Chicago with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Virgin Atlantic
British Airways
Aer Lingus
Finnair
Air Canada

These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Chicago, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

8 hrs 25 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Chicago.

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18 / Sep / 2024 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Chicago route. There are around 336 flights on any given week from the UK to Chicago and the cheapest month to fly right now is September.

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How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chicago

Tips and advice from our flight experts

We've gone through all the flights from Edinburgh to Chicago, to help you find the best option. There are about 336 flights to or via Chicago from Edinburgh every week, and the best price is currently £581. Your journey from will last about 12 hrs.

Being flexible with your dates could help you find a cheaper flight from Edinburgh to Chicago.

Chicago actually has two airports to choose from – but Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is the usually the cheapest option. If you need to fly into a specific airport, adjust your search to focus on those flights. The most popular airlines include Virgin Atlantic, British Airways & Lufthansa.

If you can’t quite find what you’re looking for, try checking flight prices to other cities in the USA.