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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 2:25 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 2:25 am.

The flight takes about 7h 55m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh takes 7h 55m, covering 3,699 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh range from $904 to $1,396, with an average of $1,119 over the past 12 months. Anything below $904 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $1,119 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $806 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $1,328 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 757-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $471, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 25m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 10% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,042 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,219, a difference of $177.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Edinburgh.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 43m, compared with 10h 55m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 11h 05m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Grassmarket. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.