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Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Edinburgh and Philadelphia.

Flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

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

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Finnair: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $798 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $1,105 for nonstop.

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 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Finnair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 (winglets) variants.

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

• Dublin (DUB) - 56% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Edinburgh to Philadelphia route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $941 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,134, a difference of $193. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:05 am and lands at 7:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 7:31 pm.

The flight takes about 8h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $1,003. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Philadelphia takes 8h 06m, covering 3,336 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $654 to $5,155. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $550, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 31m, compared with 10h 37m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 10h 56m via Dublin (DUB).

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

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Philadelphia range from $851 to $1,194, with an average of $1,003 over the past 12 months. Anything below $851 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Edinburgh to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.