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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 580 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.509 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.
Edinburgh.514 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 514 €, select.
Edinburgh.522 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 522 €, select.
Edinburgh.534 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 534 €, select.
Edinburgh.547 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 547 €, select.
Edinburgh.578 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 578 €, select.
Edinburgh.580 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 580 €, select.
Edinburgh.613 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 613 €, select.
Edinburgh.635 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 635 €, select.
Edinburgh.648 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 648 €, select.
Edinburgh.663 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 663 €, select.
Edinburgh.670 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 670 €, select.
Edinburgh.713 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 713 €, select.
Edinburgh.728 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 728 €, select.
Edinburgh.750 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 750 €, select.
Edinburgh.761 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 761 €, select.

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh

Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

11km from central Edinburgh
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from 509 €
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Dundee

57km from central Edinburgh
from 838 €
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Glasgow Intl

78km from central Edinburgh
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from 458 €
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Chicago to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found509 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh is 509 €. 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.
7 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and United fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh.
As of July 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 50 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 7 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Each week, there are three Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 18:25 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 18:40 with United Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ORD to EDI flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Edinburgh (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is easy with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.

  • United stands out as the most punctual carrier for ORD to EDI flights, with 88.89% of services arriving as scheduled.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and EDI include:

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport

    • Dublin Airport

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Right now, 234 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 509 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from ORD to EDI by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • August is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORD to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • 70% of flights taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to EDI if you're catching a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's usual tourist stops.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in March.

  • Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to EDI sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • You've visited Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey around 290 kilometres south to Manchester to check off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.

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