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Cheap flights to Shetland Islands from $146 One Way, $321 Round Trip

$321 return flights and $146 one-way flights to Shetland Islands were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11
ABZ
Aberdeen
LSI
Lerwick
$321 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Aberdeen to Lerwick, returning Mon, Jan 11, priced at $321 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
KOI
Kirkwall
LSI
Lerwick
$337 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Kirkwall to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $337 found 16 hours ago
Sun, May 2 - Wed, May 5
KOI
Kirkwall
LSI
Lerwick
$355 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Sun, May 2 from Kirkwall to Lerwick, returning Wed, May 5, priced at $355 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 28
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$474 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$474
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Wed, Jul 21 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Wed, Jul 28, priced at $474 found 4 days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
GLA
Glasgow
LSI
Lerwick
$515 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$515
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Loganair flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from Glasgow to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $515 found 4 days ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
EDI
Edinburgh
LSI
Lerwick
$542 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$542
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from Edinburgh to Lerwick, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $542 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,111 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,111
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from New York to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $1,111 found 3 days ago
Tue, Apr 27 - Mon, May 10
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,233 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,233
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 27 from New York to Lerwick, returning Mon, May 10, priced at $1,233 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,238 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,238
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from New York to Lerwick, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $1,238 found 3 days ago
Tue, Apr 27 - Sat, May 8
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,253 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,253
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 27 from New York to Lerwick, returning Sat, May 8, priced at $1,253 found 3 days ago
Tue, Apr 27 - Sat, May 8
JFK
New York
LSI
Lerwick
$1,271 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,271
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 27 from New York to Lerwick, returning Sat, May 8, priced at $1,271 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
LAX
Los Angeles
LSI
Lerwick
$1,301 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,301
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from Los Angeles to Lerwick, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $1,301 found 3 days ago

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Shetland Islands Accommodation Deals

Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St Scalloway Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$153 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$183 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scalloway. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
"The staff at this small hotel were excellent and so friendly. The rooms are reasonable size, but a little tight to lay suitcases out. The en-suites are a good size & in reasonable condition and well cleaned. The food was tasty and well serviced."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

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The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St Lerwick Scotland
$94 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$113 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bain's Beach and The Lodberrie ...
6/10 (89 reviews)
"The staff were super helpful, even allowing me to check in and check out a little early to accommodate my other plans."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

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Varis House

Varis House

2 out of 5
26 Church Road Lerwick Scotland
$159 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$159 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Lerwick. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bain's Beach and The Lodberrie are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
"Varis House is perfectly located to get around Lewrick. The accommodations were comfortable and when we needed something, we had a quick and great response from the hosts. Enjoyed the fresh baked goods and fresh fruit salad for breakfast. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road Lerwick Scotland
$230 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$276 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Shetland Islands

Kveldsro Hotel

Kveldsro Hotel

4 out of 5
Greenfield Place Lerwick Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy room service, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shetland Museum and Bain's Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Comfortable small hotel in the centre of Lerwick
"We have stayed at the Kveldsro for a week plus on two occasions, and really enjoyed ourselves each time. The hotel is not a new building, but as a result is full of character. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms fairly recently updated. The dining room and many of the bedrooms have a ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2018

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Lerwick Hotel

Lerwick Hotel

3 out of 5
15 South Road Lerwick Scotland
$237 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$284 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition and Clickimin Leisure Centre are ...
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Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road Lerwick Scotland
$230 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$276 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lerwick. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Shetland Islands?
Last week, prices fluctuated between $321 and $1,301 for a return flight to Shetland Islands. Tickets one-way from Aberdeen (ABZ) dipped as low as just $146.
How to book the cheapest flight to Shetland Islands?
Picking up cheap flights to Shetland Islands is as simple as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you'd like to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips to keep your wallet happy:

  • Taking off from or arriving at nearby airports can sometimes be cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to look through your options.
  • Also, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to view the prices on days either side of your selected departure. You may be able to pick up cheaper flight deals if your travel dates are flexible.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
  • The early bird gets the most impressive deals, so book as soon as you know your travel dates. The cheapest fares get snapped up first and prices normally climb as the departure date nears.
  • Bundle your hotels, flights and car rental into a money-saving package deal. Save your hard-earned money for things you're really excited about, like exploring every corner of Shetland Islands.
  • Flying during peak season often means costly airfares. Try to vacation outside of popular periods, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and school breaks.

How long is a flight to Shetland Islands?
Depending on where you jet off from, your flight to Shetland Islands could be an hour or two or longer. Below are the average flight times for a few of the busiest domestic routes:

  • Aberdeen (ABZ) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) - 1 hour and 4 minutes
  • Edinburgh (EDI) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) - 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.) to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) - 1 hour and 30 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Shetland Islands?
Book your tickets to Shetland Islands in January. This is the ideal time of the year for bargain airfares, followed by February and August. Land cheap flights and enjoy your dream vacation with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Shetland Islands?
To find a rewarding flight deal, book on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. These are generally the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Shetland Islands.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Shetland Islands?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you'll want to jump on a plane on a Monday to score cheap flights to Shetland Islands. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive. So, consider leaving early in the week if you'd like to book a bargain fare without paying premium prices.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Shetland Islands?
If you have some wiggle room with your travel plans, consider jetting off during August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to take off if you're after cheap flights to Shetland Islands. As you might expect, fares rise in the busy month of June and flights get snapped up fast.
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What do I need for the flight to Shetland Islands?
Any lengthy flight can seem daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't fix. We've made a list of our top suggestions to ensure your journey flows without a hitch:

  • You'll need to present photo identification such as your passport. To avoid delays while checking in, make sure you reserve your tickets under the same name as your government-issued ID. It's worth having digital copies of your travel documents too, just to be safe!
  • If you're flying direct to Shetland Islands, it's likely you're going to be in the air for quite some time. Take lots of snacks and entertainment to keep you amused. Now is the time to pick up that novel you've been eyeing off!
  • Long-haul trips are known to get very cold, especially if you're flying throughout the night. If you prefer not to spend your journey shivering in your seat, pack an extra layer and some wool socks.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Shetland Islands?
Smart travelers have a knack for finding first or business-class fares to Shetland Islands that don't cost a packet. You can do the same with these handy hints:

  • Flexibility is important. By being open to other travel dates, you'll have a better chance of spotting a sale on first or business-class airfares.
  • Plenty of budget carriers nowadays have outstanding business or premium-class seating that doesn't cost a bundle.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a rewards program.

What is the best time to go to Shetland Islands?
You'll have tons of fun no matter what time of year you choose to visit Shetland Islands, but February, March and October are the most popular months. Like to fill up your schedule with stacks of warm-weather adventures? Plan your vacation around June 20. This is when the summer season kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to hover between 55 ºF and 55 ºF during this time of year.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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