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Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,463. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.R 4,322 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,322, select.
Edinburgh.R 4,380 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,380, select.
Edinburgh.R 4,504 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,504, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,170 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,170, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,170 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,170, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,175 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,175, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,175 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,175, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,177, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,219 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,219, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,342, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,342, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,344 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,344, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,345 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,345, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,345 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,345, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,366 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,366, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,417 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,417, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 4,322
Aug
from R 4,380
Sep
from R 5,177
Oct
from R 4,504
Nov
from R 5,175
Dec
from R 5,175
Jan
from R 5,170
Feb
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Mar
from R 5,170
Apr
from R 5,219
May
from R 5,417
Jun
from R 9,602

Direct flights from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh

Philadelphia International to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

11km from central Edinburgh
Closest
from R 4,322
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Dundee

57km from central Edinburgh
from R 7,299
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Glasgow Intl

78km from central Edinburgh
Cheapest
from R 4,061
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Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,322
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week31

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh is R 10,245. 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 5 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh.
Iberia, Finnair and American Airlines fly direct from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh.
As of July 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 5 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.

  • Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh five hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • Flights from PHL to EDI start at 19:10 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:20 with American Airlines. In total, there are five weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if you have time.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHL and EDI:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Boston Logan International Airport

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

  • Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:

  • Pick up a Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your travel date.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Edinburgh in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from PHL to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

  • Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.