Cheap flights from Edinburgh to London from $21 EDI → LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, STN

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $37 to $44.

At $87, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 2 May 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

343 fares on 15 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $44.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $19 to $21.

At $21, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 4 other departure dates within 3 days of 10 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

248 fares on 53 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $20.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to London?

The cheapest return found recently is $87 with Ryanair UK, 2 May 2027 to 8 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $44 with Ryanair UK, 5 Dec to 6 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $56 to $86.

How much is a one-way flight from Edinburgh to London?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $21 with Ryanair, 10 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $20 with Ryanair, 17 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 53 departure dates is usually $25 to $38.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $44, 5 Dec to 6 Dec, found 6 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $20, 17 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Every date in December 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to London?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 17% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Edinburgh to London?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $87 with Ryanair UK, 2 May 2027 to 8 May 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $21 with Ryanair, 10 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ryanair on 10 Dec, takes 1 h 25 min from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stansted Airport (STN).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to London?

Between 13 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, Ryanair UK has the cheapest return on 7 of the 15 departure dates we hold, Ryanair on 5 and easyJet on 3. Between 19 Nov and 27 Sept 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest one-way on 28 of the 53 departure dates we hold, Ryanair UK on 14 and easyJet on 11.