With a multi-story castle and well-preserved historic district at its centre, a majestic theater scene and, of course, plenty of places to sample scotch, Edinburgh is well worth a visit even for a last day. a long week or a long vacation.
This is also an ideal starting point to explore Scotlanda particularly enjoyable spring break trip.
All of which is why we’re particularly excited about this deal. We’re seeing fares just slightly over $500 with wide availability from across the US through most of spring and again into the fall.
Act fast, though — these deals on Scotland’s charming, compact capital city won’t last long.
Related: How to spend 48 hours in Edinburgh
basic transaction
Airlines: Aer Lingus.
Route: Flights from Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York to Edinburgh.
How to put: Directly with the airline.
Date of department: January to May and September to December.
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sample flight
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), starting at $510.
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to EDI, starting at $599.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to EDI, from $496.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to EDI, starting at $579.
- O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to EDI, starting at $556.
- Miami International Airport (MIA) to EDI, starting at $590.
To book this offer, search for your route on Google Flights before booking directly with the carrier. Note that flights have transit in Dublin.
Flights from Boston to Edinburgh cost around $500, including this one coming soon.
Related: What’s faster? Watch us race from London to Edinburgh by plane and train
Also, from New York’s JFK in early March, this round-trip flight doesn’t exceed the $500 limit.
From the West Coast, flights from LAX are particularly well priced.
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bottom line
Typically, round-trip prices for these routes are around $900 or more, so this deal is a deal to start with.
However, book early as prices may not last long.
Related: Second city: Destinations to add to your trip to Edinburgh
