How to get from Edinburgh to Detroit

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 11h 47m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, New York, Washington and Philadelphia. Two tickets from $573.

Flights from Edinburgh to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
11h 47m
two tickets, via Toronto
$573
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,516 mi (5,658 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
11h 47m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Toronto flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Detroit flight 1h 27m
two ticketsfrom $573
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 3m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Dublin flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Detroit flight 7h 58m
Via New York
United States
12h 54m
with the connection
Edinburgh to New York flight 7h 44m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Detroit: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Detroit flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,047
Via Washington
United States
13h
with the connection
Edinburgh to Washington flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Detroit: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Detroit flight 1h 40m
Via Philadelphia
United States
13h 7m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Philadelphia flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m

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 Detroit?
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 Edinburgh to Detroit?
Via Toronto: 7h 20m to the connection, 1h 27m after it, about 11h 47m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $573. 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 Detroit?
Toronto (11h 47m total), Dublin (12h 3m total), New York (12h 54m total), Washington (13h total) and Philadelphia (13h 7m total).
How far is Detroit from Edinburgh?
3,516 mi (5,658 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.