What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Chicago?

Icelandair, British Airways, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and Icelandair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

On average, it takes 8h 35m to fly from Scotland to Chicago if you fly out of Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Chicago). If you’re flying out of Glasgow and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 9h 55m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Chicago?

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Chicago?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Chicago.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago 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 Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:35 - 16:45

EDI

ORD

32h 10m2 stops

20:20 - 22:05

ORD

EDI

20h 45m2 stops

£395Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

18:50 - 16:10

EDI

ORD

51h 20m2 stops

19:15 - 16:15

ORD

EDI

39h 00m2 stops

£398Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

14:35 - 16:45

EDI

ORD

32h 10m2 stops

20:20 - 22:05

ORD

EDI

20h 45m3 stops

£400Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

12:35 - 17:20

GLA

ORD

10h 45m1 stop

18:30 - 09:55

ORD

GLA

9h 25m1 stop

£415Icelandair

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

12:20 - 17:20

EDI

ORD

11h 00m1 stop

18:30 - 10:00

ORD

EDI

9h 30m1 stop

£421Icelandair

Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

12:00 - 19:15

GLA

ORD

13h 15m1 stop

21:45 - 14:35

ORD

GLA

10h 50m1 stop

£468British Airways

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

12:00 - 19:15

GLA

ORD

13h 15m1 stop

16:10 - 13:05

ORD

GLA

14h 55m2 stops

£472British Airways

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

05:50 - 17:55

EDI

MDW

18h 05m2 stops

13:26 - 10:40

MDW

EDI

15h 14m2 stops

£493Delta

Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

06:05 - 16:16

GLA

MDW

16h 11m2 stops

11:45 - 09:55

MDW

GLA

16h 10m2 stops

£496Delta

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

09:00 - 16:36

EDI

MDW

13h 36m1 stop

17:31 - 11:50

MDW

EDI

12h 19m1 stop

£502KLM

Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

Icelandair flights from Scotland to Chicago

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Icelandair

24 Feb

GLA12:35Glasgow Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

3 Mar

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 25m

1 stop

GLA09:55Glasgow Intl

£415

Icelandair

6 Feb

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 00m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

9 Feb

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 30m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£421

Icelandair

6 Feb

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 00m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

9 Feb

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 30m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£422

Iberia flights from Scotland to Chicago

Our best Iberia deals on Scotland to Chicago flight tickets

Iberia

25 Feb

EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

ORD15:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD19:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 35m

1 stop

EDI15:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£466

Iberia

25 Feb

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 55m

1 stop

ORD15:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Mar

ORD15:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 04m

2 stops

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£469

Iberia

6 Feb

EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m

1 stop

ORD17:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 Feb

ORD14:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 30m

2 stops

EDI13:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£475

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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

14:35-16:45

2 stops32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

20:20-22:05

2 stops20h 45m

£395

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

18:50-16:10

2 stops51h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

19:15-16:15

2 stops39h 00m

£398

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

14:35-16:45

2 stops32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

20:20-22:05

3 stops20h 45m

£400

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 24/2

12:35-17:20

1 stop10h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

18:30-09:55

1 stop9h 25m

£415

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

12:20-17:20

1 stop11h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-10:00

1 stop9h 30m

£421

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 24/2

12:00-19:15

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

21:45-14:35

1 stop10h 50m

£468

GlasgowChicago

GLA - ORD

GLAORD

Glasgow Intl

Tue 24/2

12:00-19:15

1 stop13h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

16:10-13:05

2 stops14h 55m

£472

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

05:50-17:55

2 stops18h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/2

13:26-10:40

2 stops15h 14m

£493

GlasgowChicago

GLA - MDW

GLAMDW

Glasgow Intl

Sat 7/2

06:05-16:16

2 stops16h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sat 14/2

11:45-09:55

2 stops16h 10m

£496

EdinburghChicago

EDI - MDW

EDIMDW

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

09:00-16:36

1 stop13h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sat 25/4

17:31-11:50

1 stop12h 19m

£502

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Scotland is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around £511, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Chicago from Scotland during March instead. Flights to Chicago in March, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around £522.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £698. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around £846.

What is the cheapest Scotland to Chicago flight route?

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around £607 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Scotland for as low as £532 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Scotland to Chicago flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Scotland to Chicago 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 Scotland to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to Chicago flight.

Cheap Scotland to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£625
Fastest flight time	8h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best flight deal from Scotland to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £625

The fastest flight from Scotland to Chicago takes 8h 35m

Direct flights go from Scotland to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Scotland there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Chicago?
As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago 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 Chicago. 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 Scotland to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Scotland to Chicago is Boeing 757-200, representing 71.31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 5.74%, Airbus A350-1000 at 4.92%, and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 4.92%.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to Chicago with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Icelandair	PriceFrom £287	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 595 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £356	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,667 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £362	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £512	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,710 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £514	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,432 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,145 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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