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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,487. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$1,420 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,420, select.

Edinburgh.$1,423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,423, select.

Edinburgh.$1,459 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,459, select.

Edinburgh.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.

Edinburgh.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.

Edinburgh.$1,463 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,463, select.

Edinburgh.$1,475 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,475, select.

Edinburgh.$1,477 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,477, select.

Edinburgh.$1,477 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,477, select.

Edinburgh.$1,483 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,483, select.

Edinburgh.$1,484 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,484, select.

Edinburgh.$1,484 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,484, select.

Edinburgh.$1,484 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,484, select.

Edinburgh.$1,491 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,491, select.

Edinburgh.$1,504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,504, select.

Edinburgh.$1,587 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,587, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Philadelphia to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,420
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	6 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airline	Iberia
Average flights per week	32

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is $1,420. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

6 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

Iberia, American Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

How many flights are there a week from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

As of May 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Philadelphia to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport on Monday, 24 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from here.
Take off on a direct Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 45 minutes.
Edinburgh is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). You can choose from 4 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 7:10pm departure between PHL and EDI.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to EDI. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

You can hop on a direct flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
American Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport departing from PHL.
Most travellers prefer to fly with American Airlines between PHL and EDI.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Philadelphia to EDI leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
PHL is around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
77% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

You can get to TTN from the centre of Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Philadelphia to EDI flight? Check in to a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Right now, $884 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,420. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to EDI.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Philadelphia to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport.

The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Visit Edinburgh in December for a quieter experience.
Book a Philadelphia to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.

More about Edinburgh

After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Edinburgh Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Edinburgh:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock are major attractions which should be on any good Edinburgh itinerary.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Edinburgh will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Preston is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without dropping by Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Samlesbury Hall.