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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £243

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£509

One-way from

£243

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£695
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/7-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
15/7
  • 15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£123 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Fri 25/716:40SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 25/820:30EDI - SAN
1 stop26h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4£509
Wed 6/807:45SAN - EDI
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1012:30EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5£525
Wed 20/807:00SAN - EDI
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1213:25EDI - SAN
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£539
Wed 20/806:15SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Mon 22/1211:45EDI - SAN
1 stop20h 36mDelta
Deal found 30/4£541
Sun 14/919:50SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/912:50EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£548
Sat 27/912:45SAN - EDI
1 stop34h 35mAir Canada
Sun 5/1009:00EDI - SAN
1 stop34h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4£598
Sat 27/910:15SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 00mJetBlue
Fri 3/1012:10EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£631
Sat 27/915:59SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 16mAir France
Sat 4/1009:00EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 28mAir France
Deal found 29/4£650
Thu 15/513:55SAN - EDI
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Mon 26/513:20EDI - SAN
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/5£685
Sat 27/916:11SAN - EDI
2 stops17h 49mSWISS
Fri 3/1019:20EDI - SAN
2 stops31h 00mSWISS
Deal found 29/4£694
Wed 28/514:05SAN - EDI
2 stops36h 00mWestJet
Wed 4/611:30EDI - SAN
2 stops32h 39mWestJet
Deal found 30/4£750
Wed 9/706:16SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 54mIberia
Wed 23/711:35EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 47mIberia
Deal found 30/4£760

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 25/7

16:40-14:05

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

20:30-14:50

1 stop26h 20m

£509

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 6/8

07:45-10:35

1 stop18h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/10

12:30-20:24

1 stop15h 54m

£525

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 20/8

07:00-09:20

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/12

13:25-12:05

1 stop30h 40m

£539

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 20/8

06:15-09:20

2 stops19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/12

11:45-00:21

1 stop20h 36m

£541

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 14/9

19:50-18:45

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

12:50-23:32

2 stops18h 42m

£548

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 27/9

12:45-07:20

1 stop34h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/10

09:00-19:35

2 stops42h 35m

£598

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 27/9

10:15-09:15

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

12:10-20:12

1 stop16h 02m

£631

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 14/5

06:20-06:45

2 stops16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

09:00-18:02

1 stop17h 02m

£633

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 15/5

13:55-16:25

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

13:20-12:00

1 stop30h 40m

£685

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 27/9

16:11-18:00

2 stops17h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

19:20-18:20

2 stops31h 00m

£694

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and SWISS from San Diego to Edinburgh. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Edinburgh round-trip?

    British Airways, at £509, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and Delta. British Airways is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £292 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include WestJet from £295 and KLM from £306 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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