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Among airlines operating Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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.

3 airlines operate flights between Edinburgh and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $631 round-trip via London Gatwick (LGW), compared to $832 for nonstop.

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.

The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 8% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $772 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $841, a difference of $69. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 6:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:05 pm and lands at 9:45 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $807. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 7h 40m, covering 3,244 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.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $520, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

JetBlue is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

• JetBlue: 90% on time
• Delta: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 86% of the time on average.

Evening 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.

Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 20m, compared with 10h 24m via Dublin (DUB) and 10h 44m via London Heathrow (LHR).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 5 hours behind Edinburgh (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $691 to $949, with an average of $807 over the past 12 months. Anything below $691 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Edinburgh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• • Virgin Atlantic
• • KLM
• • Delta
• • Air France