Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Aer Lingus, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Edinburgh according to our data. Aer Lingus is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?

As of April 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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13:05 - 18:15

EDI

ORD

35h 10m

2 stops

19:25 - 15:20

ORD

EDI

13h 55m

2 stops

£503Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May

11:30 - 21:39

EDI

ORD

16h 09m

1 stop

06:00 - 10:00

ORD

EDI

22h 00m

1 stop

£534JetBlue

Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 2 May

11:30 - 20:53

EDI

ORD

15h 23m

1 stop

08:35 - 09:20

ORD

EDI

18h 45m

1 stop

£542JetBlue

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

14:15 - 21:25

EDI

ORD

13h 10m

1 stop

19:25 - 13:20

ORD

EDI

11h 55m

1 stop

£549Icelandair

Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

09:00 - 22:28

EDI

MDW

19h 28m

1 stop

10:59 - 07:05

MDW

EDI

14h 06m

2 stops

£688Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May

09:00 - 16:26

EDI

MDW

13h 26m

1 stop

10:59 - 11:50

MDW

EDI

18h 51m

1 stop

£713Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

11:25 - 23:38

EDI

STL

18h 13m

1 stop

16:51 - 12:25

STL

EDI

13h 34m

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£731British Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

11:25 - 23:38

EDI

STL

18h 13m

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16:51 - 16:35

STL

EDI

17h 44m

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£732British Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

12:30 - 09:54

EDI

MLI

27h 24m

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10:41 - 10:35

MLI

EDI

17h 54m

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£973United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

12:30 - 13:54

EDI

MLI

31h 24m

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13:33 - 10:35

MLI

EDI

15h 02m

2 stops

£974United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

JetBlue flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

Our best JetBlue deals on Edinburgh to Illinois flight tickets

JetBlue

28 Apr

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 09m

1 stop

ORD21:39Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 May

ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£534

JetBlue

6 May

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 23m

1 stop

ORD20:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

13 May

ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£542

JetBlue

12 May

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 23m

1 stop

ORD20:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

19 May

ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£543

Icelandair flights from Edinburgh to Illinois

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Icelandair

17 Apr

EDI14:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 10m

1 stop

ORD21:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Apr

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 55m

1 stop

EDI13:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£549

Icelandair

14 Apr

EDI14:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 00m

1 stop

ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Aug

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 55m

1 stop

EDI13:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£559

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EDIORD

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Tue 19/5

13:05-18:15

2 stops35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

19:25-15:20

2 stops13h 55m

£503

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EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

11:30-21:39

1 stop16h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

06:00-10:00

1 stop22h 00m

£534

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EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

11:30-20:53

1 stop15h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

08:35-09:20

1 stop18h 45m

£542

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EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/4

14:15-21:25

1 stop13h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

19:25-13:20

1 stop11h 55m

£549

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

09:00-22:28

1 stop19h 28m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/5

10:59-07:05

2 stops14h 06m

£688

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EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

09:00-16:26

1 stop13h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 13/5

10:59-11:50

1 stop18h 51m

£713

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EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

11:25-23:38

1 stop18h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/10

16:51-12:25

2 stops13h 34m

£731

EdinburghSt. Louis

EDI - STL

EDISTL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

11:25-23:38

1 stop18h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/10

16:51-16:35

2 stops17h 44m

£732

EdinburghMoline

EDI - MLI

EDIMLI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

12:30-09:54

2 stops27h 24m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 21/9

10:41-10:35

2 stops17h 54m

£973

EdinburghMoline

EDI - MLI

EDIMLI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

12:30-13:54

2 stops31h 24m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 21/9

13:33-10:35

2 stops15h 02m

£974

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Edinburgh, with most prices found around £502. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £542.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £734. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Edinburgh to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around £883. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Edinburgh Turnhouse - Illinois flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around £663 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Edinburgh for as low as £539 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh Turnhouse to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to Illinois flight.

Cheap Edinburgh to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£457
Fastest flight time	8h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £457. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £753.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Illinois takes 8h 30m

Direct flights go from Edinburgh to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From Edinburgh there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?
As of April 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Edinburgh to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Edinburgh to Illinois is Boeing 757-200 (52.14% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-1000 (26.50%), Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (5.13%), and Boeing 787 Dreamliner (4.27%).

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Icelandair	PriceFrom £290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 631 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £433	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,859 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £488	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,491 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £521	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,897 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £521	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,499 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,551 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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