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Tue, 01 Apr EDI - JFK
£240 £230
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Tue, 29 Apr EDI - JFK
£284 £265
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Sat, 22 Mar EDI - JFK
£305 £300
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Mon, 10 Mar EDI - JFK
£316 £310
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Wed, 26 Feb EDI - JFK
£337 £331
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£373 £360
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
46% Trains are 46% more expensive in New York City than in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh £2
New York City £2.92
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
9% A meal in New York City is 9% cheaper than a meal in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh £15
New York City £13.69
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.25 USD
1 USD = 0.81 GBP
Last checked on 01 February 2025
Distance: 3255 miles
Edinburgh airports
Turnhouse (EDI) How far from city centre: 6 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city centre: 52 miles

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Useful information to fly from Edinburgh to New York City

Ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Big Apple? Your journey from Edinburgh to New York City will be a breeze when you book flights with us. Imagine yourself strolling through Times Square or taking in a Broadway show!

Time difference between Edinburgh and New York City

New York City is 5 hours behind Edinburgh. When it's 1:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 8:00 AM in New York City. Remember to adjust your watch and consider this time difference when booking your flights. Also, check for any Daylight Saving Time adjustments.

Best time to fly to New York City

New York City has a temperate climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The hottest month is July, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F). For cheaper flights to New York City from Edinburgh, consider travelling during the spring or autumn. Book your holidays in New York.

Edinburgh airports

Looking for flights to New York City from Edinburgh? You're in the right place! Edinburgh is served by one main international airport, offering a wide array of flights to the Big Apple. Whether you're searching for cheap flights to New York City from Edinburgh or simply the most convenient tickets to New York City from Edinburgh, we've got you covered.

Airport information

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the busiest airport in Scotland and the sixth busiest in the United Kingdom, making it a great hub for travellers seeking flights to New York City from Edinburgh. Located just 5 NM (9.3 km) west of the city centre, the airport is easily accessible for those catching early morning flights or arriving late at night. EDI serves over 150 destinations across the globe, with a wide range of airlines operating from its single terminal, ensuring you can find the perfect flight to suit your needs.

Main airlines for this route

Here are the top 3 airlines offering cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York City:

New York City airports

New York City is served by three major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). If you're planning to book cheap flights to New York City from Edinburgh or looking for cheap tickets to New York City from Edinburgh, you'll likely find yourself landing at one of these airports. Booking flights to New York City from Edinburgh is easy with Opodo.

Airport information

Here's some useful information about the main passenger airports serving New York City:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

JFK Airport, located in Queens, is one of the busiest airports in the United States, handling both domestic and international flights.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Also located in Queens, LaGuardia Airport primarily handles domestic flights.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Situated in Newark, New Jersey, Newark Airport serves both domestic and international destinations.

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What to do and see in New York City

Are you ready to experience the city that never sleeps? With our cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York City, your dream trip is just a click away. Once you've booked your flights to New York City from Edinburgh, start planning your itinerary with these must-do activities:

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to New York City

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Edinburgh to New York City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Edinburgh. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to New York City is 230£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is New York City expensive to visit compared to Edinburgh?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New York City costs an average of 2.01 GBP, 50% cheaper than Edinburgh, with a fare of 4.00 GBP, while train tickets costs 46% more in New York City: 2.92 GBP against 2.00 GBP in Edinburgh. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 13.69 GBP in New York City, 9% less than the 15.00 GBP in Edinburgh. The price of the coffee is around 10% more expensive in New York City, with an average of 4.03 GBP , while in Edinburgh the coffee costs 3.68 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to New York City?
The most popular months to book a trip from Edinburgh to New York City are January, December and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to New York City?
The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - New York City.
How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to New York City?
The total flight time between Edinburgh and New York City is of around 15:13 hours on average, considering an average distance of 10,384 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in New York City compared to Edinburgh?
While in Edinburgh the temperatures can reach an average of 24.09 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,New York City's temperatures can go up to 32.5 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -11.93 ºC in New York City, compared to the -4.11 ºC average degrees reported in Edinburgh. During the winter period, Edinburgh can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while New York City have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and New York City?
The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and New York City is: Turnhouse (EDI) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Klm Royal Dutch Airlines. British Airways. JetBlue Airways.
Airlines with indirect flights from Edinburgh to New York City are:
Aer Lingus, stopping in Dublin for 75 minutes minimum.
  • Virgin Atlantic, with 115 minutes scale in London.
  • Aer Lingus, with 135 minutes scale in Shannon.
Flight Duration 15 h and 13 m Flights between Edinburgh and New York City take, on average, 15 h and 13 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £230 Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Turnhouse The airport Turnhouse is the departure airport operating flights between Edinburgh and New York City
Arriving Airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport Flights departing Edinburgh with New York City as destination arrive at John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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