How long is the flight from United States to Scotland?

The flight from United States to Scotland depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Boston (a popular airport in United States) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 6h 10m on average. If you fly from New York (another popular airport in United States) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 6h 30m.

Which airlines fly to Scotland?

Icelandair, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Scotland from United States according to our data. Icelandair is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Scotland?

LEVEL, Icelandair, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Scotland

How many flights depart from United States to Scotland on average per week?

As of May 2026, there are 203 flights per week flying from United States to Scotland. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from United States to Scotland are updated daily.

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

As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Scotland.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Scotland?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Scotland.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Scotland trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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20:25 - 22:05

EWR

EDI

20h 40m

2 stops

06:15 - 19:15

EDI

EWR

18h 00m

2 stops

£433Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

20:25 - 13:20

EWR

EDI

11h 55m

1 stop

14:15 - 19:15

EDI

EWR

10h 00m

1 stop

£438Icelandair

Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

21:05 - 15:25

JFK

GLA

13h 20m

1 stop

17:20 - 22:15

GLA

JFK

9h 55m

1 stop

£505Aer Lingus

Mon, 25 May - Sat, 6 Jun

21:05 - 15:25

JFK

GLA

13h 20m

1 stop

17:20 - 22:15

GLA

JFK

9h 55m

1 stop

£507Aer Lingus

Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug

22:36 - 10:00

BOS

EDI

6h 24mdirect

11:30 - 13:49

EDI

BOS

7h 19mdirect

£549JetBlue

Tue, 11 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

13:00 - 07:20

LGA

EDI

13h 20m

2 stops

09:00 - 14:59

EDI

LGA

10h 59m

1 stop

£554United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

20:41 - 08:30

JFK

EDI

6h 49mdirect

10:30 - 12:59

EDI

JFK

7h 29mdirect

£559British Airways

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

20:30 - 07:40

LGA

EDI

30h 10m

1 stop

09:00 - 15:46

EDI

LGA

11h 46m

1 stop

£562United Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

08:28 - 10:00

PHL

EDI

20h 32m

1 stop

11:30 - 09:50

EDI

PHL

27h 20m

1 stop

£617JetBlue

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 28 Sep

19:15 - 17:35

IAD

EDI

17h 20m

1 stop

08:35 - 17:25

EDI

IAD

13h 50m

1 stop

£663British Airways

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

British Airways flights from United States to Scotland

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British Airways

18 Aug

JFK20:41New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 49m

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

26 Aug

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 29m

JFK12:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£559

British Airways

11 Aug

JFK20:41New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 49m

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Aug

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 29m

JFK12:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

£566

British Airways

17 Sept

JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 30m

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

24 Sept

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 00m

JFK12:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

£566

JetBlue flights from United States to Scotland

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JetBlue

11 Aug

BOS19:05Boston Logan Intl

9h 15m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Aug

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 19m

BOS13:49Boston Logan Intl

£549

JetBlue

11 Aug

BOS19:05Boston Logan Intl

9h 15m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Aug

EDI12:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 35m

1 stop

BOS18:45Boston Logan Intl

£552

JetBlue

20 Sept

BOS22:35Boston Logan Intl

6h 25m

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Sept

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

7h 22m

BOS13:52Boston Logan Intl

£567

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Wed 2/9

20:25-22:05

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:15-19:15

2 stops18h 00m

£433

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20:25-13:20

1 stop11h 55m

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14:15-19:15

1 stop10h 00m

£438

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JFKGLA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

21:05-15:25

1 stop13h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 6/6

17:20-22:15

1 stop9h 55m

£505

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JFK - GLA

JFKGLA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

21:05-15:25

1 stop13h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 19/8

17:20-22:15

1 stop9h 55m

£507

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BOS - EDI

BOSEDI

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Tue 11/8

22:36-10:00

Nonstop6h 24m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/8

11:30-13:49

Nonstop7h 19m

£549

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LGA - EDI

LGAEDI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 15/9

13:00-07:20

2 stops13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

09:00-14:59

1 stop10h 59m

£554

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JFK - EDI

JFKEDI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/8

20:41-08:30

Nonstop6h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

10:30-12:59

Nonstop7h 29m

£559

New YorkEdinburgh

LGA - EDI

LGAEDI

New York LaGuardia

Sat 15/8

20:30-07:40

1 stop30h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

09:00-15:46

1 stop11h 46m

£562

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PHL - EDI

PHLEDI

Philadelphia

Mon 24/8

08:28-10:00

1 stop20h 32m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

11:30-09:50

1 stop27h 20m

£617

Washington, D.C.Edinburgh

IAD - EDI

IADEDI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/9

19:15-17:35

1 stop17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

08:35-17:25

1 stop13h 50m

£663

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

If you are unable to visit Scotland during the month of January, then departing from United States during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £561.

What is the cheapest United States to Scotland flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Scotland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Scotland from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Scotland for around £547 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Scotland from United States for as low as £472 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United States to Scotland flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Scotland flight.

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Best price found	£331
Fastest flight time	6h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Scotland	112 airports

The best one-way flight to Scotland from United States in the past 72 hours is £331. The best return flight deal from United States to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £665.

The fastest flight from United States to Scotland takes 6h 10m

Direct flights go from United States to Scotland every day.

There are 112 airports in Scotland. From United States there are direct flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to Scotland

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Scotland?
Prices for flights from United States to Scotland are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Scotland?
As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Scotland.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Scotland?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Scotland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Scotland trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Scotland?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from United States to Scotland is Boeing 767-300 (winglets) (38.27% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (20.26%), Boeing 757-200 (17.39%), and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (9.38%).

Best airlines flying from United States to Scotland

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,561 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Icelandair	PriceFrom £287	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 654 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom £352	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,975 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £424	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,711 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £535	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,979 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £767	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,664 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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