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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £279

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in November or March, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

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SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 13/1

12:35-20:15

2 stops23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/1

06:15-22:18

2 stops24h 03m

£626

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 8/4

11:20-10:35

2 stops15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

09:00-12:38

2 stops35h 38m

£740

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 8/4

19:50-21:30

1 stop17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

10:30-17:50

1 stop15h 20m

£745

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/4

19:50-20:25

1 stop16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

07:05-14:50

1 stop15h 45m

£754

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

08:50-12:40

2 stops19h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

14:05-00:26

1 stop18h 21m

£773

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 1/5

08:10-07:20

2 stops39h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/5

09:00-11:53

1 stop34h 53m

£786

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 1/3

15:05-10:05

2 stops35h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/3

07:25-16:05

1 stop16h 40m

£803

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 14/1

21:00-07:50

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/1

20:20-19:45

2 stops31h 25m

£818

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 21/5

10:50-09:15

1 stop14h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/5

11:30-20:29

1 stop16h 59m

£841

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 29/3

17:15-15:30

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/4

18:05-15:25

2 stops29h 20m

£871

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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 17 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£626

One-way from

£279

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£918
13/1-28/1
  • 13/1-28/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 43m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
20/2
  • 20/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 29m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 17 December 2024.

Mon 23/1219:59SAN - EDI
2 stops36h 51mBritish Airways
Thu 26/1216:45EDI - SAN
2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£1,595
Sun 22/1218:10SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1220:20EDI - SAN
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,829
Fri 20/1221:30SAN - EDI
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/109:25EDI - SAN
2 stops22h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£2,232
Sun 22/1222:39SAN - EDI
2 stops26h 11mAer Lingus
Thu 26/1212:00EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/12£2,345
Fri 20/1206:15SAN - EDI
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Sun 5/113:20EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 23mDelta
Deal found 16/12£2,571
Sun 22/1218:10SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 50mIberia
Thu 26/1207:50EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 15mIberia
Deal found 17/12£2,628

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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 13 December 2024.

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 £80). 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 17 December 2024.

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 17 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Aer Lingus and United Airlines 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.
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,287 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,070 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 £740, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and American Airlines. United Airlines is 6% 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 £401 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £697 and United Airlines from £836 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 £80). 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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