Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI) starts at 20,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI): United Airlines. The two airports are 3,467 miles (5,580 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through New York, Boston and Philadelphia and more.
How many miles IAD to EDI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 20,000 | $54 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 26,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $50.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAD to EDI
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD to EDI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to EDI with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
OR - Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
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IAD to EDI: common questions
How many miles does IAD to EDI cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (26,000), ANA Mileage Club (27,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to EDI?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI).
How far is Dulles from Edinburgh by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Edinburgh (EDI) are 3,467 miles (5,580 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to EDI award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Edinburgh?
The most direct connections are through New York (EWR), Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (JFK) and Montreal (YUL). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.