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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 to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.$871 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.
Edinburgh.$880 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 28 Aug.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $880, select.
Edinburgh.$880 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $880, select.
Edinburgh.$902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Edinburgh.$907 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $907, select.
Edinburgh.$959 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $959, select.
Edinburgh.$979 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $979, select.
Edinburgh.$985 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $985, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in October.
May
from $2,236
Jun
from $979
Jul
from $1,125
Aug
from $880
Sep
from $880
Oct
from $871
Nov
from $1,009
Dec
from $1,009
Jan
from $1,006
Feb
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Mar
from $907
Apr
from $985

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.

Chicago to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$871
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time7 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
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 $871. 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 52 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh.
Air Canada, United and Lufthansa fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Edinburgh.
As of May 2025, 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 May 2025.
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 Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 52 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, Delta and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Edinburgh is five hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Flights from ORD to EDI start from 18:30 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:45 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your ORD to EDI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.

  • United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and EDI:

    • Keflavik International Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

    • Dublin Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $360. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $871. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from ORD to EDI, book your trip nine months ahead of your departure date.

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

  • Picking up cheap flights from ORD to EDI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and see more of Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your trip.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Edinburgh. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

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

  • Look for cheap tickets from ORD to EDI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've visited Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • 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.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Edinburgh

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