There are eight airlines offering flights to New York. The most direct route isn’t necessarily the cheapest – being flexible is key to finding the lowest airfare rates. For example, try searching by month to see the best time of the week to fly. The cheapest date is currently 08 / Feb / 2026.
Make sure you use the search options above to search for flights to other airports in New York, not just New York John F Kennedy Airport. The more options you look at, the better your chance of finding a cheap deal. Just so you know, the flight typically takes 9 hrs 45 mins.
555 flights go to or via New York every week. Cheap flights to New York tend to be in February. Currently, the cheapest price available is £397. The most popular airline is Virgin Atlantic but do spend some time checking all your options – they aren’t necessarily the cheapest airline to book with.
Flights from Edinburgh to are usually most expensive during September. If you're planning on going to New York during this time, you could take a look at other airport options. Or you could try to get a last-minute bargain.
