United MileagePlus award flights from New York JFK to Edinburgh (EDI)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for JFK→EDI in economy, premium economy, business and first. Lowest economy: 34,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 315 dates). Lowest business: 88,000 miles + $29.50 (business space on 315 dates). Lowest first: 200,000 miles + $5.60 (first space on 177 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 34,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 315 dates
- Lowest business
- 88,000 miles + $29.50
- business space on 315 dates
- Lowest first
- 200,000 miles + $5.60
- first space on 177 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 miles + $31.70
- premium economy space on 222 dates
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on JFK→EDI in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 34,000 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI) +12 more | 9+ | 315 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $31.70 | 2 stops | JetBlue (B6), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 222 | See dates | |
| Business | 88,000 miles + $29.50 | 2 stopsNonstop from 115,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +11 more | 5 | 315 | See dates | |
| First | 200,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 177 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 34,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 34,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $49.40 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $31.70 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $48.60 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 88,000 miles + $57.30 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 291,700 miles + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly JFK to EDI with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34,000 (16 dates) | 55,000 (11 dates) | 88,000 (16 dates) | 291,700 (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 55,000 (29 dates) | 88,000 (30 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 55,000 (21 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 55,000 (30 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (28 dates) | 55,000 (28 dates) | 88,000 (28 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 55,000 (26 dates) | 88,000 (31 dates) | 200,000 (22 dates) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 120,000 (24 dates) | 88,000 (30 dates) | 363,900 (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 157,800 (20 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | 395,000 (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 (30 dates) | 180,000 (6 dates) | 200,000 (30 dates) | 395,000 (30 dates) | |
| 40,000 (31 dates) | 120,000 (11 dates) | 200,000 (31 dates) | 299,400 (31 dates) | |
| 40,000 (26 dates) | 120,000 (16 dates) | 200,000 (26 dates) | 200,000 (26 dates) |
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs on JFK–EDI
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $92.51 | 87,500 pts + $128.61 | 75,000 pts + $92.51 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,500 pts + $33.50 | 40,000 pts + $242.90 | 60,000 pts + $356.70 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $25.60 | 30,000 pts + $560.40 | 45,000 pts + $1,015.40Lowest | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 40,000 pts + $18.20 | 57,500 pts + $18.20 | 85,000 pts + $38.20Lowest |
| Delta SkyMiles | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 125,000 pts + $5.60 | 137,500 pts + $35.80 |
| JetBlue True Blue | 16,700 pts + $152.80 | — | 100,800 pts + $152.80 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $349.00 | 71,600 pts + $1,641.60 | 79,900 pts + $1,515.40 | — |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.40 | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | — | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 34,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $31.70 | 88,000 pts + $29.50 | 200,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 10,000 pts + $319.00Lowest | 24,000 pts + $180.60Lowest | 58,500 pts + $313.00 | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from JFK to EDI
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from New York JFK to Edinburgh?
In economy, 34,000 miles + $5.60. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 315 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:40 UTC). In business, 88,000 miles + $29.50. United MileagePlus showed business award space on 315 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop JFK to EDI awards with MileagePlus?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space in economy and business, from 34,000 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to MileagePlus?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from JFK to EDI?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Oct 2026 departures: 34,000 miles (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.