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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 2,508. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 852 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 852, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 897 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 897, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 956 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 956, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,014 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,014, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,069 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,069, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,078 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,078, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,296 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,296, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,296 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,296, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,366 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,366, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,374 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,374, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,374 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,374, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Atlantic departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,409, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,453 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,453, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,544 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,544, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,625 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound direct flight with Air France departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,625, select.
Edinburgh.ر.ق.‏ 1,625 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound direct flight with Air France departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,625, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from ر.ق.‏ 1,296
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 1,296
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 852
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 1,014
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 956
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 897
Nov
from ر.ق.‏ 1,078
Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 1,069
Jan
from ر.ق.‏ 1,366
Feb
from ر.ق.‏ 1,374
Mar
from ر.ق.‏ 1,374
Apr
from ر.ق.‏ 1,453

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh

New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

11km from central Edinburgh
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Dundee

57km from central Edinburgh
from ر.ق.‏ 1,587
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Glasgow Intl

78km from central Edinburgh
from ر.ق.‏ 863
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New York to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 852
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time6 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week63

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh is ر.ق.‏ 2,288. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh.
As of May 2026, there are 63 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Edinburgh is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 7 hours.

  • Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh four hours ahead of New York.

  • Take your pick of ten weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 18:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 22:15.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your JFK to EDI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • JetBlue Airways has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JFK to EDI flights, with 92.86% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and EDI:

    • Shannon Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is ر.ق.‏ 852. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق.‏ 2,288. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to EDI.

  • December is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from JFK to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Consider booking a hotel near EDI if you're taking a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's usual tourist stops.

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When reserving your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Edinburgh

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