How to get from Minneapolis to Edinburgh: connecting flights, about 11h 47m total

Flights from Minneapolis to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto: 11h 47m
two tickets, via New York: $660
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,744 mi (6,025 km)

fastest

Via Toronto

Canada

11h 47m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Toronto flight 2h 12m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m

two ticketsfrom $852

Via London

United Kingdom

12h 20m

with the connection

Minneapolis to London flight 7h 55m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Edinburgh: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.

London to Edinburgh flight 1h 25m

Via New York

12h 35m

with the connection

Minneapolis to New York flight 2h 45m

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 $660

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 43m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Amsterdam flight 8h 13m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Edinburgh flight 1h 30m

Via Philadelphia

12h 47m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Philadelphia flight 2h 42m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Edinburgh flight 7h 5m

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

From Minneapolis to cities closest to Edinburgh

Minneapolis to London London: 331 mi (533 km) from Edinburgh, flight 7h 55m Minneapolis to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 409 mi (659 km) from Edinburgh, flight 8h 13m Minneapolis to Paris Paris: 542 mi (873 km) from Edinburgh, flight 8h 25m from $703 Minneapolis to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 635 mi (1,022 km) from Edinburgh, flight 8h 40m Minneapolis to Rome Rome: 1,199 mi (1,929 km) from Edinburgh, flight 9h 25m Minneapolis to Boston Boston: 3,070 mi (4,940 km) from Edinburgh, flight 2h 52m from $156

To Edinburgh from cities closest to Minneapolis

Toronto to Edinburgh Toronto: 692 mi (1,113 km) from Minneapolis, flight 6h 35m from $272 Washington to Edinburgh Washington: 931 mi (1,499 km) from Minneapolis, flight 7h 15m Philadelphia to Edinburgh Philadelphia: 983 mi (1,582 km) from Minneapolis, flight 7h 5m New York to Edinburgh New York: 1,017 mi (1,636 km) from Minneapolis, flight 6h 50m from $282 Reykjavik to Edinburgh Reykjavik: 2,950 mi (4,748 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 20m Stornoway to Edinburgh Stornoway: 3,567 mi (5,741 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 5m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Edinburgh?

Via Toronto: 2h 12m to the connection, 6h 35m after it, about 11h 47m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Minneapolis to Edinburgh with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $660. 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 Minneapolis and Edinburgh?

Toronto (11h 47m total), London (12h 20m total), New York (12h 35m total), Amsterdam (12h 43m total) and Philadelphia (12h 47m total).

How far is Edinburgh from Minneapolis?

3,744 mi (6,025 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.