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Cheapest round-trip
$672
Typical prices: $758-$1,119
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/6Fri 10/12
EDI - BOS • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$704
Typical prices: $747-$1,128
JetBlue
Tue 10/16Tue 10/23
EDI - BOS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with JetBlue and Delta. Average duration is 7h 14m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 32% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $778 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Boston (EDI-BOS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Boston

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 6:50 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
32h 40m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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11:00 pm - 12:35 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 35m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
$672Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 10
Iberia Logo
7:10 pm - 7:10 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
29h 00m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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12:29 pm - 8:30 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 01m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$674Iberia
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13
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12:10 pm - 12:05 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
16h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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6:55 am - 9:20 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$680JetBlue
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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12:10 pm - 8:13 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
25h 03m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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10:35 pm - 10:00 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
6h 25mnonstop
$680JetBlue
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 10:35 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:30 am - 10:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
$682British Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 26
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 10:35 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
5:28 pm - 10:10 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
12h 42m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
$683British Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 4
Icelandair Logo
1:20 pm - 6:50 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
9h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
7:50 pm - 10:20 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$683Icelandair
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18
Icelandair Logo
11:20 am - 5:50 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
11h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
7:50 pm - 10:20 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 30m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$689Icelandair
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30
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8:35 am - 2:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
11h 20m1 stop Dublin
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10:20 pm - 11:40 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 20m1 stop Dublin
$752Aer Lingus
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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9:15 am - 2:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-BOS Boston Logan Intl
10h 40m1 stop Dublin
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6:25 pm - 4:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 20m1 stop Dublin
$804Aer Lingus
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Price, demand and travel trends for Edinburgh to Boston flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Boston?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Boston, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Boston?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Boston at $614 round-trip.
  • June ($1,034) and August ($965) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Edinburgh to Boston the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Boston are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Boston

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM, Air France and BOS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

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.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

John Walton

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.

Key details for Edinburgh to Boston flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$380
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Boston

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Your Edinburgh to Boston flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Edinburgh to Boston flights?

    Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Boston flights:

    • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Edinburgh to Boston?

    2 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and Boston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • JetBlue
    • Delta

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Boston?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Boston usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Edinburgh to Boston flights?

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

    • JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Boston?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Boston:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Edinburgh to Boston?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $778 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $874 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Edinburgh to Boston?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$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 Edinburgh to Boston?

    The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Boston pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Boston most commonly connect through:

    • Dublin (DUB) - 40% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Boston?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Edinburgh to Boston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $847 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $980, a difference of $133. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Edinburgh to Boston?

    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 Edinburgh to Boston route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 28 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Edinburgh to Boston spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to Boston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Boston?

    Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Fenway Park, TD Garden and South Station. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Edinburgh to Boston?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Boston:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 6:34 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:30 am and lands at 6:44 pm.

    The flight takes about 7h 14m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Boston flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $907. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Boston?

    A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Boston takes 7h 14m, covering 3,058 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Boston?

    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 are flight prices from Edinburgh to Boston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $489, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Edinburgh to Boston?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Edinburgh to Boston?

    Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 57m, compared with 10h 16m via Dublin (DUB) and 10h 36m via Newark (EWR).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Boston?

    Boston is 5 hours behind Edinburgh (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)?

    Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Boston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Boston range from $758 to $1,119, with an average of $907 over the past 12 months. Anything below $758 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Boston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $847 - about $133 less than Thursday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Boston trip for March. Fares historically average $614 round-trip in that month - typically $420 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, JetBlue is the strongest pick on this route. 87% of JetBlue flights from Edinburgh to Boston arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 85%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 3 hours 28 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • 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 $778 round-trip on this route - about $97 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 Boston Logan Intl Airport.
    - Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston at Logan Airport
    - Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
    - Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Boston?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Boston Logan Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Tuesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Wednesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Thursday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Friday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Saturday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Sunday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

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Direct returns

Boston Logan Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Tuesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Wednesday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Thursday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Friday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Saturday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

Sunday

Delta,JetBlue

Delta,JetBlue

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