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Flights from Detroit to Edinburgh

What to know about flights from Detroit to Edinburgh?

The distance between Detroit and Edinburgh is approximately 5,647.72 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December.

Cheapest one-way
$394
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic DTT-EDI 11h 20m · 1 stop Mon, Dec 7
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Cheapest round-trip
$760
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines DTT-EDI 11h · 2 stops Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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Virgin Atlantic Virgin AtlanticCheapest· From $394 Icelandair IcelandairMost booked
When to travel
October
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,647.72 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Detroit to Edinburgh over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $394 and round-trip from $760. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • DTW 7:50 PM
      11h
      1 stop
      EDI 11:50 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 21 | Delta Air Lines
      EDI 5:40 AM
      12h 22m
      1 stop
      DTW 2:02 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Wed, Oct 28 | KLM
      $760 $1,008
      25% off
      25% off
      $1,008 $760
    • DTW 12:32 PM
      18h 18m
      1 stop
      EDI 11:50 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Atlantic
      EDI 5:40 AM
      12h 22m
      1 stop
      DTW 2:02 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Wed, Oct 28 | KLM
      $760 $1,008
      25% off
      25% off
      $1,008 $760
    • DTW 7:00 AM
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      EDI 8:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 21 | United Airlines
      EDI 6:45 AM
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DTW 3:15 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Wed, Oct 28 | Lufthansa
      $777 $1,008
      23% off
      23% off
      $1,008 $777
    • DTW 4:05 PM
      12h
      1 stop
      EDI 9:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Thu, Dec 3 | British Airways
      EDI 11:05 AM
      17h 11m
      1 stop
      DTW 11:16 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Thu, Dec 10 | British Airways
      $785
      22% off
      $1,008 $785
    • DTW 8:35 PM
      21h 30m
      1 stop
      EDI 11:05 PM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Atlantic
      EDI 11:35 AM
      14h 42m
      1 stop
      DTW 9:17 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Mon, Nov 9 | Virgin Atlantic
      $794
      21% off
      $1,008 $794
    • DTW 11:07 AM
      16h 58m
      1 stop
      EDI 9:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      EDI 11:05 AM
      17h 11m
      1 stop
      DTW 11:16 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      $799
      21% off
      $1,008 $799
    • DTW 11:07 AM
      16h 58m
      1 stop
      EDI 9:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
      EDI 11:05 AM
      17h 11m
      1 stop
      DTW 11:16 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $799
      21% off
      $1,008 $799
    • DTW 11:07 AM
      16h 58m
      1 stop
      EDI 9:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
      EDI 11:05 AM
      17h 11m
      1 stop
      DTW 11:16 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      $802
      20% off
      $1,008 $802
    • DTW 4:00 PM
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      EDI 5:05 PM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 21 | Lufthansa
      EDI 6:45 AM
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DTW 3:15 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Wed, Oct 28 | Lufthansa
      $815
      19% off
      $1,008 $815
    • DTT 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      EDI 2:00 PM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
      EDI 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      DTT 4:00 PM
      Edinburgh - Detroit | Tue, Oct 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DTW 6:10 PM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      EDI 10:30 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Atlantic
      $394 $515
      23% off
      23% off
      $515 $394
    • DTW 9:35 PM
      31h 5m
      1 stop
      EDI 9:40 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Atlantic
      $396 $515
      23% off
      23% off
      $515 $396
    • DTW 11:03 AM
      17h 2m
      1 stop
      EDI 9:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      $399 $515
      23% off
      23% off
      $515 $399
    • DTW 2:00 PM
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      EDI 9:05 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
      $399
      23% off
      $515 $399
    • DTW 7:11 PM
      31h 44m
      1 stop
      EDI 7:55 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Nov 25 | United Airlines
      $406
      21% off
      $515 $406
    • DTW 6:15 PM
      11h 15m
      1 stop
      EDI 10:30 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Wed, Nov 25 | Delta Air Lines
      $408
      21% off
      $515 $408
    • DTW 6:10 PM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      EDI 10:30 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Mon, Dec 7 | Delta Air Lines
      $408
      21% off
      $515 $408
    • DTW 4:05 PM
      14h 50m
      1 stop
      EDI 11:55 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Mon, Dec 7 | United Airlines
      $416
      19% off
      $515 $416
    • DTW 6:10 PM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      EDI 10:30 AM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Mon, Dec 7 | Air France
      $417
      19% off
      $515 $417
    • DTT 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      EDI 2:00 PM
      Detroit - Edinburgh | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit to Edinburgh are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for Detroit to Edinburgh flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Detroit to Edinburgh, including Icelandair, Virgin Atlantic has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Detroit to Edinburgh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Edinburgh (DTT-EDI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Atlantic offers one-way fares as low as $394 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to EDI on Mon, Dec 7), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $760 departing on Wed, Oct 21 and returning on Wed, Oct 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Detroit to Edinburgh with the following airlines, including: Icelandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Edinburgh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Dec 7, with one-way flights priced at just $394.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Atlantic.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Edinburgh travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Edinburgh is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Edinburgh on October 20, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $760.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Edinburgh Airport (DTW-EDI) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Detroit is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Detroit to Edinburgh is $520. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Detroit and Edinburgh, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.