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Cheap flights from Illinois to Edinburgh from £172

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — EDI
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 953,013 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/2

17:00-09:50

1 stop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

19:20-14:55

1 stop24h 35m

£495

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/1

18:35-13:15

1 stop12h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/1

12:00-18:45

1 stop12h 45m

£500

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/3

12:55-10:15

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

16:30-11:10

1 stop23h 40m

£518

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/1

21:00-14:25

1 stop11h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/1

07:40-19:15

1 stop17h 35m

£527

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/4

19:15-10:55

2 stops33h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

19:45-16:10

2 stops26h 25m

£535

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/12

19:40-18:05

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/1

12:00-19:15

1 stop13h 15m

£557

ChicagoEdinburgh

ORD - EDI

ORDEDI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/4

18:04-10:35

1 stop10h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

09:00-10:29

2 stops31h 29m

£625

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 15/4

13:27-06:45

2 stops35h 18m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

09:00-17:14

2 stops38h 14m

£629

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 15/4

13:27-06:45

2 stops35h 18m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

09:00-15:21

1 stop12h 21m

£636

St. LouisEdinburgh

STL - EDI

STLEDI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 30/4

10:30-06:45

2 stops14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

09:00-15:21

1 stop12h 21m

£639

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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 20 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Tue 10/1213:11ORD - EDI
2 stops18h 14mBritish Airways
Thu 9/119:20EDI - ORD
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11£497
Fri 6/1220:20ORD - EDI
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1213:25EDI - ORD
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£554
Mon 16/1219:40ORD - EDI
1 stop16h 25mAer Lingus
Mon 13/112:00EDI - ORD
1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/11£557
Sat 7/1206:00STL - EDI
2 stops31h 50mAer Lingus
Sat 14/1215:20EDI - STL
2 stops36h 53mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/11£851
Mon 30/1221:25ORD - EDI
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Thu 9/112:55EDI - ORD
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£857
Sun 15/1218:30ORD - EDI
1 stop14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/1206:25EDI - ORD
2 stops16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11£884
Fri 13/1211:15ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/1209:25EDI - ORD
2 stops15h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£920
Sat 7/1215:50STL - EDI
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1206:30EDI - STL
3 stops38h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£966
Mon 2/1212:05MDW - EDI
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1210:15EDI - MDW
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£971
Thu 12/1217:40STL - EDI
2 stops17h 30mLufthansa
Thu 19/1212:55EDI - STL
1 stop31h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£1,078
Sun 15/1209:38MDW - EDI
2 stops18h 07mDelta
Wed 25/1205:45EDI - MDW
2 stops22h 21mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,080
Thu 5/1212:25ORD - EDI
2 stops14h 15mKLM
Fri 13/1205:45EDI - ORD
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 19/11£1,090

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Illinois 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

When flying from Illinois to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 20 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways, American Airlines and Air Canada from Illinois to Edinburgh have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
663 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Illinois?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Edinburgh are American Airlines (£385), Lufthansa (£406), and British Airways (£426).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Edinburgh?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh consider choosing Air Canada (67%), United Airlines (67%) or Lufthansa (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Edinburgh?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,410 for a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh. The cheapest flight overall is £1,410 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse) is currently priced at £372.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Illinois 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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Alternative routes for Illinois to Edinburgh

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Top airline flying from Illinois to Edinburgh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest£617Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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