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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £285

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£567

One-way from

£285

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£727
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 39m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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6/6
  • 6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 49m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Wed 28/513:55SAN - EDI
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/612:05EDI - SAN
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£536
Wed 12/1118:10SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 55mFinnair
Wed 26/1109:50EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 15mFinnair
Deal found 24/3£570
Tue 22/406:40SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Tue 29/414:05EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 07mKLM
Deal found 25/3£577
Tue 10/614:05SAN - EDI
1 stop36h 00mWestJet
Sat 21/612:05EDI - SAN
2 stops32h 04mWestJet
Deal found 25/3£580
Tue 22/406:15SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/414:05EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£581
Wed 12/1113:38SAN - EDI
2 stops15h 47mBritish Airways
Wed 26/1113:05EDI - SAN
2 stops17h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£590
Mon 1/1212:10SAN - EDI
2 stops17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/1206:40EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3£628
Wed 12/1117:20SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Wed 26/1106:00EDI - SAN
2 stops17h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3£659
Tue 20/513:55SAN - EDI
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Wed 11/609:00EDI - SAN
2 stops21h 53mDelta
Deal found 25/3£694
Wed 28/510:20SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 50mJetBlue
Fri 13/611:30EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 25/3£781
Sat 31/522:30SAN - EDI
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/609:00EDI - SAN
1 stop34h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£790
Fri 30/508:10SAN - EDI
2 stops39h 10mAir Canada
Tue 10/609:00EDI - SAN
2 stops35h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3£850

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

06:15-08:25

2 stops18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

12:30-23:59

2 stops19h 29m

£567

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 22/4

06:40-06:45

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

14:05-00:12

1 stop18h 07m

£577

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 10/6

14:05-10:05

1 stop36h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/6

12:05-12:09

2 stops32h 04m

£580

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 22/4

06:15-06:45

2 stops16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

14:05-00:12

1 stop18h 07m

£581

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/4

06:15-08:25

2 stops18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

14:05-23:43

2 stops17h 38m

£598

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 14/5

06:15-17:25

3 stops27h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/5

06:55-13:20

3 stops38h 25m

£599

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 24/4

09:20-09:20

2 stops16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

13:20-14:50

1 stop33h 30m

£621

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 15/5

16:31-18:45

2 stops18h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

12:30-23:59

2 stops19h 29m

£741

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 10/6

11:35-10:10

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/6

11:30-18:58

1 stop15h 28m

£781

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 15/5

17:15-22:50

2 stops21h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

18:00-15:25

2 stops29h 25m

£786

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

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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 21 March 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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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?

    United Airlines, at £567, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and WestJet. United Airlines is 22% 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 £361 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £371 and KLM from £377 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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