United MileagePlus award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for PHL→EDI in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 155 dates). Lowest business class: 90,000 miles + $50.00 (business-class space on 155 dates). Lowest first class: 200,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 153 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 40,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 155 dates
- Lowest business class
- 90,000 miles + $50.00
- business-class space on 155 dates
- Lowest first class
- 200,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 153 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 miles + $31.80
- premium economy space on 113 dates
In economy, 40,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus was the 12th lowest of the 14 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 7,939 miles + $336.90 with Lufthansa Miles & More. With United MileagePlus, business class started at 90,000 miles + $50.00, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $5.60).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on PHL→EDI in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops |  4Y AC B6 EI+7 | 9+ | 155 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $31.80 | 2 stops | EI EW LH SN+2 | 4 | 113 | See dates | |
| Business | 90,000 miles + $50.00 | 1 stop | 4YB6EIEW+4 | 4 | 155 | See dates | |
| First | 200,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops |  UA | 9+ | 153 | 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 | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 40,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $31.80 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $49.40 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 55,000 miles + $49.40 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 90,000 miles + $75.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 200,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 in the observation window. 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 155 of 156 | 99% | |
| Premium Economy | 113 of 156 | 72% | |
| Business | 155 of 156 | 99% | |
| First | 153 of 156 | 98% |
Best months to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 miles + $5.60 (16 dates) | 55,000 miles + $31.80 (12 dates) | 90,000 miles + $64.70 (17 dates) | 295,000 miles + taxes not reported (15 dates) | |
| 42,900 miles + taxes not reported (25 dates) | 120,000 miles + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 93,000 miles + taxes not reported (24 dates) | 200,000 miles + $5.60 (24 dates) | |
| 44,000 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | 120,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | 200,000 miles + $5.60 (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 122,300 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 382,200 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 55,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | |
| 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 120,000 miles + taxes not reported (7 dates) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 395,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (19 dates) | 120,000 miles + taxes not reported (17 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (19 dates) | 395,000 miles + taxes not reported (19 dates) | |
| 44,000 miles + taxes not reported (21 dates) | 154,600 miles + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (21 dates) | 395,000 miles + taxes not reported (21 dates) | |
| 44,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 180,000 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 395,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | |
| 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (25 dates) | 55,000 miles + taxes not reported (19 dates) | 90,000 miles + taxes not reported (25 dates) | 331,200 miles + taxes not reported (25 dates) | |
| 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (13 dates) | 120,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 200,000 miles + taxes not reported (13 dates) | 395,000 miles + taxes not reported (13 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get MileagePlus miles
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MileagePlus vs other programs from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 32,241 pts + $83.61 | 56,783 pts + $59.51 | 75,000 pts + $120.61 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $38.00 | 65,000 pts + $256.80 | 98,500 pts + $357.90 | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $25.60 | 30,000 pts + $25.60Lowest | 45,000 pts + $25.60Lowest | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | 57,500 pts + $9.00Mixed cabin | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $58.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | 131,200 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 115,000 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $33.50 | — | 80,000 pts + $33.50 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 87,000 pts + taxes not reported | 129,200 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 41,700 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 7,939 pts + $336.90Lowest | — | 98,748 pts + $1,547.80 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $349.00 | 50,600 pts + $1,679.00 | 68,400 pts + $1,554.00 | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 20,750 pts + taxes not reported | — | 62,000 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $31.80 | 90,000 pts + $50.00 | 200,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $31.13 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)
How many miles do you need to fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 12, 2026): economy 40,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 40,000 miles (taxes vary) over 11 months and award space on 155 departure dates; premium economy 55,000 miles + $31.80, with a typical monthly low of 120,000 miles (taxes vary) over 11 months and award space on 113 departure dates; business class 90,000 miles + $50.00, with a typical monthly low of 93,000 miles (taxes vary) over 11 months and award space on 155 departure dates; first class 200,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 382,200 miles (taxes vary) over 11 months and award space on 153 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (40,000 to 44,000 miles + taxes vary), premium economy (55,000 to 180,000 miles + taxes vary), business class (90,000 to 200,000 miles + taxes vary) and first class (200,000 to 395,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 14:19 UTC for a Nov 12, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 155 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:21 UTC). In business class, 90,000 miles + $50.00. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 00:06 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 155 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (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 Aug 2027 departures: 40,000 miles + taxes not reported (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Sep 27, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.