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New York.C$646 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 23, returning Sat, May 31.Round-trip flight with Norwegian and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian, departing from Edinburgh on Fri, May 23, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, May 31, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$646, select.
New York.C$665 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 2, returning Sun, Jul 13.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Edinburgh on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Jul 13, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$665, select.
New York.C$665 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 5, returning Thu, Sep 11.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Jun 5, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Sep 11, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$665, select.
New York.C$673 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 18, returning Fri, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Edinburgh on Mon, Aug 18, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$673, select.
New York.C$680 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 5, returning Thu, Jun 12.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Jun 5, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Jun 12, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$680, select.
New York.C$687 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 29, returning Tue, Jun 3.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, May 29, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, Jun 3, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$687, select.
New York.C$692 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 12, returning Mon, Feb 16.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Edinburgh on Thu, Feb 12, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Feb 16, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$692, select.
New York.C$694 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 18, returning Sun, Jul 20.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Edinburgh on Wed, Jun 18, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Jul 20, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$694, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from C$991
May
from C$646
Jun
from C$680
Jul
from C$665
Aug
from C$761
Sep
from C$701
Oct
from C$728
Nov
from C$829
Dec
from C$850
Jan
from C$867
Feb
from C$692
Mar
from C$845

Direct flights from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy

Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

Edinburgh to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$646
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time7 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week36

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy is C$646. 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.
7 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy.
TAP Air Portugal, jetBlue and Delta fly direct from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy.
There are 36 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to New York John F. Kennedy is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
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 New York John F. Kennedy 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norwegian and Air France offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Edinburgh.

  • You can choose from ten weekly Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 14:05.

  • Your EDI to JFK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Flying into New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with JetBlue Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is JetBlue Airways.

  • Delta Air Lines ranks as the top on-time carrier for EDI to JFK flights, with 82.76% of services landing on schedule.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and JFK:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Logan International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Currently, C$313 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$646. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to JFK.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to JFK.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 67.94% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from EDI to JFK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are the start of reasons to visit.

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