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How to get from Edinburgh to Boston

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Reykjavik: about 11h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, Shannon, New York and Toronto. Two tickets from $493.

Flights from Edinburgh to Boston

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Best fares from Edinburgh to Boston

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

Cheapest one-way $384 9 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $384

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Reykjavik
11h 15m
two tickets, via Dublin
$493
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,070 mi (4,940 km)
fastest
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
11h 15m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Reykjavik flight 2h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Boston flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $643
Via Dublin
Ireland
11h 17m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Dublin flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Boston flight 7h 12m
two ticketsfrom $493
Via Shannon
Ireland
11h 20m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Shannon flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Shannon to Boston flight 7h 5m
Via New York
United States
12h 1m
with the connection
Edinburgh to New York flight 7h 44m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Boston: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Boston flight 1h 17m
two ticketsfrom $1,096
Via Toronto
Canada
12h 1m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Toronto flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Boston: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Boston flight 1h 41m
two ticketsfrom $543

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Boston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Reykjavik.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to Boston?
Via Reykjavik: 2h 30m to the connection, 5h 45m after it, about 11h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to Boston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $493. 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 Edinburgh and Boston?
Reykjavik (11h 15m total), Dublin (11h 17m total), Shannon (11h 20m total), New York (12h 1m total) and Toronto (12h 1m total).
How far is Boston from Edinburgh?
3,070 mi (4,940 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.