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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.R 4,443 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,443, select.
Edinburgh.R 4,508 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,508, select.
Edinburgh.R 4,529 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,529, select.
Edinburgh.R 4,810 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,810, select.
Edinburgh.R 5,428 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,428, select.
Edinburgh.R 6,116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,116, select.
Edinburgh.R 6,229 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,229, select.
Edinburgh.R 7,640 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,640, 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 October.
Sep
from R 6,116
Oct
from R 4,443
Nov
from R 4,529
Dec
from R 6,229
Jan
from R 4,508
Feb
from R 5,428
Mar
from R 4,810
Apr
from R 7,829
May
from R 7,640
Jun
from R 8,775
Jul
Find prices
Aug
from R 8,077

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.

Philadelphia to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,443
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time6 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week28

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 9,671. 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.
6 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh.
Finnair, American Airlines and Iberia fly direct from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh.
As of September 2025, there are 28 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Edinburgh is usually November.
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 Monday, 17 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 53 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, Aer Lingus 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

  • Edinburgh is four hours ahead of Philadelphia and is in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your PHL to EDI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, 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:

    • Logan International Airport

    • Dublin Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is R 4,446. A round-trip ticket right now is R 9,678. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap tickets from PHL to EDI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Picking up cheap flights from PHL to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.

  • Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to PHL? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near EDI:

  • Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

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

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to check off its must-visit sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Edinburgh

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