How do I get from USA to Scotland?

DIRECT FLIGHTS
  1. From New York (Newark) to Edinburgh with United.
  2. From New York (JFK) to Edinburgh with Delta.
  3. From New York (JFK) to Edinburgh with JetBlue.
  4. From Chicago to Edinburgh with United.
  5. From Orlando to Edinburgh with Virgin Atlantic.
  6. From Washington DC to Edinburgh with United.
  7. From Boston to Edinburgh with Delta.




The most direct and common way to travel from the USA to Scotland is by taking a non-stop flight from a major American hub to either Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or Glasgow Airport (GLA). Direct routes are frequently available from cities such as New York (JFK/EWR), Boston, Chicago, Orlando, and Washington D.C. on airlines like United, Delta, JetBlue, and Virgin Atlantic. If a direct flight is not available from your local airport, the most popular "connection" route is flying into London Heathrow (LHR) and then taking a short 1-hour domestic hop to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, or Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can fly into other European hubs like Dublin, Amsterdam (Schiphol), or Paris and connect to Scotland from there. For those who prefer a more scenic entry, some travelers fly into London and take the "Caledonian Sleeper" overnight train or the high-speed LNER train from Kings Cross, which takes about 4.5 hours to reach Edinburgh. Regardless of the route, travelers from the U.S. will need a valid passport and should check current UK entry requirements (such as the ETA if applicable in 2026) before departure.

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A direct flight to Scotland from the USA can take between 6 hours 20 minutes and 8 hours depending on which cities you're flying between. Take a look at our breakdown of the average flight times: Direct flights between New York and Edinburgh take around 6 hours and 50 minutes.

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The cheapest time to fly to Scotland is currently January.

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You can fly directly from the USA to Edinburgh from New York or Chicago. United runs direct routes to Chicago O'Hare and New York Newark airports, while American Airlines and Delta fly to New York JFK. Air Canada Rouge flys to Toronto twice a week from Edinburgh Airport, with a flight time of roughly 7½ hours.

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DIRECT FLIGHTS
  • From New York (Newark) to Edinburgh with United.
  • From New York (JFK) to Edinburgh with Delta.
  • From New York (JFK) to Edinburgh with JetBlue.
  • From Chicago to Edinburgh with United.
  • From Orlando to Edinburgh with Virgin Atlantic.
  • From Washington DC to Edinburgh with United.
  • From Boston to Edinburgh with Delta.


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Allegiant Air is the best airline with flights from United States to Scotland.

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About Flights to Scotland The best one-way flight price to Scotland from United States in the last 72 hours is $169 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse). The best round-trip flight price to Scotland from United States in the last 72 hours is $321 (New Windsor Stewart to Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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American citizens traveling to Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland do not require a visa but will need a valid passport. Before you land in the UK, you'll be asked to fill out a landing card with your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, occupation, and the address where you'll be staying in London.

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There are no hard and fast rules for tipping in Scotland. If you are happy with the service, a 10-15% tip is customary, particularly in a restaurant or café with table service. A tip is not necessary if a service charge has been added to the bill by the establishment.

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Edinburgh and Glasgow prices can be a little higher than the average £20 per head for a meal in a pub or restaurant. If you are self-catering, expect to spend around £60 a week on food.

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The best way to see Scotland in a week or more is with an itinerary that starts from Edinburgh and loops around the Highlands, with overnights in places such as Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Fort William and the Loch Lomond area.

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Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport, connecting the city with destinations all over the world via dozens of major and budget airlines.

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