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Cheapest round-trip
$623
Typical prices: $950-$1,436
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Mon 2/5Wed 2/7
ORD - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,986
Typical prices: $1,128-$1,659
Lufthansa
Fri 10/19Mon 10/22
ORD - EDI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Edinburgh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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United Airlines
Most punctual • 67% on-time
Evening
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
13 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 37% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH)
Cheapest • Avg $826 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 10h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh (ORD-EDI)

 

Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7
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7:10 pm - 5:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:25 am - 4:45 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$623Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7
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7:10 pm - 5:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:25 am - 4:45 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$625Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:10 pm - 10:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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5:45 am - 1:45 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
$852British Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:30 pm - 10:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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11:20 am - 5:20 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$866Icelandair
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:30 pm - 10:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 50m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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11:20 am - 5:20 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$904Icelandair
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11
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3:55 pm - 7:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 00m1 stop Dublin
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12:20 pm - 6:20 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 00m1 stop Dublin
$908Aer Lingus
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:05 pm - 4:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 45m1 stop Dublin
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8:30 am - 2:10 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 40m1 stop Dublin
$933Aer Lingus
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12
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1:30 pm - 10:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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9:25 am - 12:45 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl
$990United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13
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1:30 pm - 10:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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9:25 am - 6:31 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 06m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$990United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:50 pm - 2:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:00 am - 6:45 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,024British Airways

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh at $735 round-trip.
•June ($1,650) and July ($1,402) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 124% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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John Walton

Expert on EDI

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$320
Beat the crowds with an average 84% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh range from $950 to $1,436, with an average of $1,161 over the past 12 months. Anything below $950 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $1,161 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $826 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $1,362 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    United Airlines is the only airline operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights. 67% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $623, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    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, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 18m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh pass through?

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

    • Dublin (DUB) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,083 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,285, a difference of $202.

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

  • What airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 46m, compared with 10h 55m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 11h 06m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Edinburgh?

    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.

  • What popular places can I visit in Edinburgh?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights?

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

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights?

    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.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,083, about $202 less than Friday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Edinburgh trip for February. Fares historically average $735 round-trip in that month - typically $915 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $826 round-trip on this route - about $536 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

    • Moxy Edinburgh Airport
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG

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