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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £398

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
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or March, 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£572

One-way from

£398

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,234
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/4-29/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 43m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 05m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 2025.

Sun 21/907:00SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/909:00EDI - SAN
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£567
Mon 21/419:50SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 2/509:20EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£573
Wed 16/407:00SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 20mAir Canada
Tue 29/409:00EDI - SAN
1 stop34h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1£578
Sun 4/519:50SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/508:35EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£582
Tue 11/213:28SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/206:05EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£592
Tue 11/210:58SAN - EDI
3 stops28h 12mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 18/205:45EDI - SAN
3 stops25h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/1£657
Sun 4/513:35SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Fri 16/511:45EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/1£728
Wed 21/510:50SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 25mJetBlue
Wed 28/511:30EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1£784
Wed 14/514:05SAN - EDI
2 stops34h 00mWestJet
Mon 26/512:05EDI - SAN
1 stop33h 15mWestJet
Deal found 16/1£848
Thu 15/513:25SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 55mSWISS
Mon 26/519:40EDI - SAN
2 stops30h 38mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£960
Sat 29/317:15SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Fri 4/417:10EDI - SAN
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£1,131
Wed 22/118:10SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 20mFinnair
Wed 29/118:55EDI - SAN
2 stops31h 24mFinnair
Deal found 16/1£1,504

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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 January 2025.

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San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/4

07:00-07:20

2 stops16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

09:00-11:23

2 stops34h 23m

£572

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 21/4

19:50-21:25

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

09:20-17:50

1 stop16h 30m

£573

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/4

07:00-07:20

2 stops16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

09:00-11:48

1 stop34h 48m

£578

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

19:50-17:45

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

08:35-17:50

1 stop17h 15m

£582

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 11/2

13:28-14:20

2 stops16h 52m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

06:05-17:58

2 stops19h 53m

£592

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 11/2

10:58-23:10

3 stops28h 12m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

05:45-22:51

3 stops25h 06m

£657

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

13:35-16:35

2 stops19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

11:45-22:30

2 stops18h 45m

£728

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

£784

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 14/5

14:05-08:05

2 stops34h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

12:05-13:20

1 stop33h 15m

£848

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 15/5

13:25-17:20

2 stops19h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

19:40-18:18

2 stops30h 38m

£960

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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 10 January 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 £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 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways and Scandinavian 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
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,512 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
3,199 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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
8,965 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
1,308 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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 £572, 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. United Airlines is 31% 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 £398 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £722 and Scandinavian Airlines from £2,445 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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