Quick answer: Edinburgh to New York is a non-stop flight of about 8h 00m, landing at JFK and Newark (EWR). Return fares typically start around £340 in January and peak at £545–£1,075 in July.

Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Flights from Edinburgh to New York”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/flights/edinburgh-to-new-york/

It is a long-haul route, so how far ahead you book and which carrier you pick matter more than the month. Carriers on the route include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United Airlines. New York in one line: The city break that justifies an eight-hour flight.

8h 00mnon-stop

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Fares from Edinburgh by month

MonthTypical return
January cheapest£340–£675
February£340–£675
March£385–£755
April£405–£795
May£405–£795
June£485–£955
July peak£545–£1,075
August£525–£1,035
September£405–£795
October£365–£715
November£340–£675
December£465–£915

Indicative bands compiled from our own partner searches on 2026-11-12. Nothing here is a quote or a live price.

Getting from JFK and Newark into New York

From JFK, the AirTrain plus subway takes about an hour to midtown for £9. A flat-fare taxi is £55–£70 plus tolls and tip. From Newark, NJ Transit reaches Penn Station in 30 minutes for £13.

When to go

  • Best months: April to June, September to early November
  • Cheapest months: January and February, if you can take the cold
  • Avoid: Thanksgiving week and the run-up to Christmas, when hotels peak

Before you book

  • Low-cost carriers sell the seat and charge for the bag. The seat is cheap and the bag is not: budget £25–£45 each way for 20 kg.
  • If the flight lands after 22:00, have the transfer booked: the buses stop early and taxis charge for it.
  • Package protection is not automatic. Split the booking and the package protection goes with it; each seller's page says what you get.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Yes. The route is flown non-stop, with carriers including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and United Airlines. The flight takes about 8h 00m, landing at JFK and Newark (EWR).

How much is a flight from Edinburgh to New York?

Typical return fares run from £340 in January to £545–£1,075 in July. The bands cover the quiet weeks; holidays and late bookings run above them.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York?

January; returns usually begin at about £340. The shoulder months add a few pounds without losing the weather.

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