365 € Cheap Flights from New York Newark to Edinburgh

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Flight deals from New York Newark Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 365 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from New York Newark to Edinburgh

New York Newark to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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

New York to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found365 €
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time6 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Edinburgh is 365 €. 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 54 minutes is the average flight time from New York Newark to Edinburgh.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and United fly direct from New York Newark to Edinburgh.
As of January 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from New York Newark to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Edinburgh is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 54 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, Icelandair and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 6 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.

  • Take your pick of 12 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 20:05 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.

  • To ensure you get on your EWR to EDI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.

  • Among carriers operating EWR to EDI flights, United Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EWR and EDI:

    • Keflavik International Airport

    • Shannon Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 176 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from 365 €. These prices may change based on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from EWR to EDI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from EWR to EDI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • Of all flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Reserve a hotel near EDI if you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

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

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to EDI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

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

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