Cheap Flights from New York to Edinburgh
Cheap Flights from New York to Edinburgh
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Edinburgh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Edinburgh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Edinburgh for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
JFK - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-11-07
JFK - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.6
2026-11-09
EWR - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.6
2026-11-11
EWR - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 12,000 Pts + $181.6
2026-11-11
JFK - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $191.5
2026-11-12
JFK - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,000 Pts + $191.5
New York to Edinburgh flight facts
Distance
3,250 mi
5,230 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 7h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+5h
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Glasgow · Glasgow is 41 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Philadelphia - Edinburgh · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Atlantic City - Edinburgh · Atlantic City is 92 mi from New York
Flights Baltimore - Edinburgh · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Flights New York - Liverpool · Liverpool is 182 mi from Edinburgh
Flights New York - Manchester · Manchester is 185 mi from Edinburgh
Premium cabin flights from New York to Edinburgh
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
JFK - EDI
Business | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 75,000 Pts + $130
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
JFK - EDI
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 88,000 Pts + $59.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
JFK - EDI
Business | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 88,000 Pts + $69.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
JFK - EDI
Business | 1 Stop
From 90,000 Pts + $1565.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
JFK - EDI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 24,000 Pts + $181.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
JFK - EDI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $181.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
The Roseate Edinburgh(SLH)
From 57,000 Pts or $190
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
Nira Caledonia(SLH)
From 64,000 Pts or $188
St Andrews (United Kingdom)
Seaton House, an SLH Hotel
From 102,000 Pts or $342
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Edinburgh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Edinburgh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Edinburgh.
New York and Edinburgh are about 3,250 miles (5,230 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,250-mile straight-line distance takes about 7h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Edinburgh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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