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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £392

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or February, booked 28 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£562

One-way from

£392

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£600
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 12/3-7/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 52m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£193 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 12/316:04SAN - EDI
2 stops20h 36mSWISS
Mon 7/419:40EDI - SAN
2 stops31h 16mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£562
Tue 18/319:10SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 25/308:55EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£581
Sun 27/412:35SAN - EDI
1 stop34h 45mAir Canada
Thu 8/509:00EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£586
Tue 18/307:00SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/308:25EDI - SAN
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£587
Wed 23/406:40SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 05mDelta
Wed 30/409:00EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 33mDelta
Deal found 20/2£588
Mon 24/319:30SAN - EDI
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/409:00EDI - SAN
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£599
Tue 22/417:15SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Mon 28/417:10EDI - SAN
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£616
Wed 17/910:48SAN - EDI
2 stops25h 32mFinnair
Thu 25/920:25EDI - SAN
2 stops29h 11mFinnair
Deal found 20/2£659
Wed 15/1012:00SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 10mJetBlue
Sat 25/1011:30EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£661
Sat 19/415:04SAN - EDI
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 27/408:35EDI - SAN
2 stops21h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£679
Mon 24/319:10SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 00mIberia
Thu 3/405:50EDI - SAN
1 stop20h 10mIberia
Deal found 20/2£771
Fri 23/514:05SAN - EDI
2 stops36h 00mWestJet
Sat 31/511:30EDI - SAN
2 stops32h 39mWestJet
Deal found 20/2£817

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Fly from

San Diego

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 12/3

16:04-19:40

2 stops20h 36m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/4

19:40-18:56

2 stops31h 16m

£562

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 18/3

19:10-16:50

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/3

08:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

£581

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 27/4

12:35-07:20

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

09:00-21:49

2 stops20h 49m

£586

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 18/3

07:00-06:55

2 stops16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/3

08:25-00:15

2 stops22h 50m

£587

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 23/4

06:40-06:45

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

14:05-00:12

1 stop18h 07m

£588

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 24/3

19:30-17:10

2 stops38h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

09:00-11:10

2 stops34h 10m

£599

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 22/4

17:15-16:30

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

17:10-15:25

1 stop30h 15m

£616

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 19/4

15:04-16:45

2 stops17h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/4

08:35-21:37

2 stops21h 02m

£679

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 24/3

19:10-18:10

1 stop16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

05:50-18:00

1 stop20h 10m

£771

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 23/5

14:05-10:05

2 stops36h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

11:30-12:09

2 stops32h 39m

£817

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 28 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Edinburgh round-trip?

    SWISS, at £562, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and Air Canada. SWISS is 25% 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 £392 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £817 and United Airlines from £834 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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