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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £194

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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

£582

One-way from

£194

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£677
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 28m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£133 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sun 21/906:30SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 50mAir Canada
Tue 30/909:00EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3£582
Mon 14/423:59SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 21mBritish Airways
Mon 21/419:35EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£583
Tue 12/818:43SFO - EDI
1 stop29h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/809:00EDI - SFO
1 stop33h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£584
Wed 23/407:05SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 40mKLM
Mon 28/409:10EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 35mKLM
Deal found 25/3£586
Tue 7/1013:30SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1009:00EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£588
Tue 15/411:55SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Tue 22/414:05EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 31mDelta
Deal found 25/3£592
Sun 18/507:00SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 30/514:05EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3£595
Wed 2/419:40SFO - EDI
2 stops39h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/419:45EDI - SFO
2 stops52h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£603
Mon 15/919:30SFO - EDI
1 stop31h 00mSWISS
Mon 22/919:40EDI - SFO
2 stops51h 48mSWISS
Deal found 24/3£606
Mon 21/415:54SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/511:25EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3£607
Thu 5/614:45SFO - EDI
2 stops35h 20mWestJet
Sat 21/612:05EDI - SFO
1 stop13h 10mWestJet
Deal found 24/3£628
Thu 28/818:45SFO - EDI
1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/910:35EDI - SFO
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3£652

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 21/9

06:30-07:20

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:00-20:38

1 stop19h 38m

£582

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

23:59-09:20

2 stops25h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

19:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

£583

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

18:43-08:25

1 stop29h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

09:00-10:48

1 stop33h 48m

£584

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

07:05-06:45

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

09:10-11:45

1 stop34h 35m

£586

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

11:55-16:35

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

14:05-23:36

1 stop17h 31m

£592

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

07:00-06:45

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/5

14:05-00:21

2 stops18h 16m

£595

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

06:30-07:20

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

09:00-21:40

2 stops20h 40m

£597

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

19:30-10:30

1 stop31h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

19:40-15:28

2 stops51h 48m

£606

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

15:54-16:40

2 stops16h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

11:25-21:00

2 stops17h 35m

£607

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

19:40-18:55

2 stops39h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

19:55-16:30

2 stops28h 35m

£612

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and SWISS from San Francisco to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £582. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £583 and £584, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £194. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Scandinavian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Francisco 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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British AirwaysCheapest£469Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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