Flights from New York Airport (JFK) to Edinburgh Airport Airport (EDI)

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Returns from £654.79

One-way from £802.16

Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from John F Kennedy International to Edinburgh, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 4 airliners to choose from including Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta Air Lines and Air France. When travelling from John F Kennedy International you will cover about 3,247 miles before you reach Edinburgh. This journey will take 6 Hours 57 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Edinburgh United Kingdom can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

On arriving at Edinburgh please note the time difference, the time zone at Edinburgh is 0.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at John F Kennedy International .

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Virgin Atlantic111111110:0522:05VIEW FLIGHTS
KLM111111110:0522:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines111111110:0522:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France111111110:0522:05VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from John F Kennedy International to Edinburgh are very limited. Only Virgin Atlantic operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 10:05

To book your flight you can visit Virgin Atlantic on their website www.google.com/search?q=Virgin Atlantic. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL208
22:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
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Tuesday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Delta Air LinesDL208
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
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Wednesday
22:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Delta Air LinesDL208
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
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Thursday
22:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Delta Air LinesDL208
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
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Friday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
22:05
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL208
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Saturday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Delta Air LinesDL208
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
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Sunday
10:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3681
KLMKL6147
Delta Air LinesDL208
Virgin AtlanticVS4026
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Newark to Edinburgh06 Hours 59 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)

DIRECT Air France
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest direct flight one way from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI is £802.16 ($1007 €932.68)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest direct return flight from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI is £654.79 ($822 €761.34)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest flight one way from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI is £184.81 ($232 €214.88)
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What is the cheapest return flight from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI?
The cheapest return flight from New York JFK to Edinburgh EDI is £379.17 ($476 €440.87)
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Flight Info FAQ - New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Who flies from New York to Edinburgh?
The following airlines fly from New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI): Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic.
How far is the flight from New York to Edinburgh?
The flight from New York to Edinburgh is 5,226KM or 3,247 miles.
How long does the flight from New York to Edinburgh to take?
The flight from New York to Edinburgh takes 6 Hours 57 Minutes.

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