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How to get from Chicago to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 11h 22m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, Reykjavik, New York and Washington. Two tickets from $414.

Flights from Chicago to Edinburgh

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Best fares from Chicago to Edinburgh

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $472 12 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $472 Tomorrow Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $472

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
11h 22m
two tickets, via Toronto
$414
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,703 mi (5,960 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
11h 22m
with the connection
Chicago to Toronto flight 1h 47m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Edinburgh: Pearson International.
Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m
two ticketsfrom $414
Via Dublin
Ireland
11h 35m
with the connection
Chicago to Dublin flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $461
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
11h 35m
with the connection
Chicago to Reykjavik flight 6h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Edinburgh flight 2h 20m
Via New York
12h 1m
with the connection
Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Edinburgh: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Edinburgh flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $659
Via Washington
12h 9m
with the connection
Chicago to Washington flight 1h 54m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Edinburgh: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Edinburgh flight 7h 15m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Edinburgh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and August, +17° to +19° by day, sea +15° to +16°. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, sea +9°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +2° +6° 13 days
Feb
+8° +3° +6° 13 days
Mar
+9° +3° +7° 15 days
Apr
+11° +4° +9° 13 days
May
+14° +8° +13° 14 days
Jun
+17° +10° +15° 11 days
Jul
+19° +12° +15° 17 days
Aug
+19° +12° +16° 14 days
Sep
+16° +10° +15° 13 days
Oct
+13° +8° +12° 17 days
Nov
+10° +5° +9° 13 days
Dec
+7° +3° +7° 15 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Edinburgh?
Via Toronto: 1h 47m to the connection, 6h 35m after it, about 11h 22m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $414. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Edinburgh?
Toronto (11h 22m total), Dublin (11h 35m total), Reykjavik (11h 35m total), New York (12h 1m total) and Washington (12h 9m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Chicago?
3,703 mi (5,960 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.