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Cheap flights from Detroit to Edinburgh from £264

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — EDI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£264

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£682
1/5-6/5
  • 1/5-6/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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21/6
  • 21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • Detroit to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Thu 1/509:30DTW - EDI
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/521:25EDI - DTW
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£517
Tue 30/921:00DTW - EDI
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/1016:50EDI - DTW
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£534
Tue 30/909:30DTW - EDI
2 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Tue 7/1009:00EDI - DTW
2 stops40h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3£575
Sun 27/417:55DTW - EDI
2 stops16h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 8/508:35EDI - DTW
2 stops17h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/3£589
Sat 11/1017:40DTW - EDI
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Sat 25/1012:10EDI - DTW
1 stop12h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3£609
Sun 27/414:45DTW - EDI
1 stop16h 20mKLM
Sat 10/509:00EDI - DTW
1 stop17h 05mKLM
Deal found 27/3£615
Sat 11/1016:00DTW - EDI
2 stops34h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1009:00EDI - DTW
2 stops19h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£625
Tue 29/417:50DTW - EDI
1 stop17h 45mAir France
Sat 10/509:00EDI - DTW
1 stop17h 05mAir France
Deal found 27/3£626
Thu 24/421:20DTW - EDI
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/514:05EDI - DTW
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/3£626
Sun 27/417:55DTW - EDI
2 stops24h 00mFinnair
Sat 10/520:35EDI - DTW
2 stops32h 54mFinnair
Deal found 27/3£627
Tue 29/414:04DTW - EDI
2 stops15h 41mDelta
Sat 10/509:00EDI - DTW
1 stop17h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/3£629
Tue 27/516:01DTW - EDI
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/611:35EDI - DTW
1 stop14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3£832

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DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/5

09:30-16:15

2 stops25h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

21:25-07:35

3 stops39h 10m

£517

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/4

17:55-15:35

2 stops16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

08:35-21:11

2 stops17h 36m

£589

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/9

21:00-09:35

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

16:50-19:05

1 stop31h 15m

£596

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/4

17:50-16:35

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

09:00-21:05

1 stop17h 05m

£626

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/4

21:20-21:15

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

14:05-22:00

1 stop12h 55m

£626

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/5

17:55-22:55

2 stops24h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/5

19:50-00:29

2 stops33h 39m

£627

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/4

14:04-10:45

2 stops15h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

09:00-21:05

1 stop17h 05m

£629

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/4

06:00-12:30

2 stops25h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

09:00-19:43

1 stop15h 43m

£632

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/5

22:25-16:25

1 stop13h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

09:10-15:40

1 stop11h 30m

£639

DetroitEdinburgh

DTW - EDI

DTWEDI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/8

16:20-07:20

1 stop10h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

11:15-15:18

2 stops33h 03m

£676

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/3

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Edinburgh round-trip?

    British Airways, at £589, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Turkish Airlines and Air France. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Edinburgh for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to Edinburgh are JetBlue (£293), Aer Lingus (£343), and KLM (£412).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Detroit to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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