Edinburgh to New York City: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 3 times. The typical round trip was $581 per person and the lowest $389, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $389 |
| Typical (median) | $581 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 3 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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New York City
Nov 14–23, 2026 · 9 nights
- $389 per person, $395 below the highest fare we saw
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,510 reviews, with free cancellation
- Leave Edinburgh at 8:30 AM, land in New York 4:15 PM
$3,163 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $778 + hotel $2,089 + resort fee $296, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
Aer Lingus. Operated by Emerald Airlines · with a stop · 12h 45m
The catch: One stop makes the outbound 12h 45m, Pod 51 is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade room space for nine full days of the city on foot; skip it if you need a private bathroom or a nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $618 | EI | with a stop | 21h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $389 | Aer Lingus. Operated by Emerald Airlines | with a stop | 12h 45m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $581 | EI | with a stop | 12h 59m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Edinburgh to New York City
What does a round trip from Edinburgh to New York City usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $581 per person, taxes and fees included, across 3 checks; the lowest was $389.
When is the best time to fly from Edinburgh to New York City?
New York City is at its best in April, May, June, September, October, November and December. Avoid January, February: Cold, grey and slushy, though hotel rates are at their lowest
Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to New York City?
Passport needed: travelers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for New York City; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.