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

Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £491. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Aer Lingus and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £589 and £621, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 34% 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 Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £311. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh, book at least 21 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 6% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £601 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £826.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Edinburgh. Flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco in February are about £751 on average during February, but can be found for as low as £491.

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.

£311+ Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

18:30-10:55

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/3

19:45-16:30

2 stops28h 45m

£491

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

17:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

08:20-15:30

1 stop15h 10m

£589

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

18:50-15:30

1 stop36h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/2

16:30-16:45

1 stop32h 15m

£621

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

17:30-23:10

2 stops21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/2

05:45-15:40

2 stops17h 55m

£625

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 14/2

17:30-17:00

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/2

11:00-18:45

1 stop15h 45m

£685

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

18:30-18:10

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/3

19:30-13:50

1 stop26h 20m

£705

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

08:25-05:50

1 stop14h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/4

09:00-10:52

1 stop33h 52m

£709

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

07:15-07:55

2 stops16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/2

09:25-22:56

2 stops21h 31m

£713

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 23/3

15:40-17:10

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/4

06:05-12:40

1 stop14h 35m

£719

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

18:05-10:06

2 stops56h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/6

09:40-12:05

2 stops34h 25m

£750

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	£491
One-way from	£311
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£792

Scandinavian Airlines
24/3-31/3
4 total stops
62h 10m total
San Francisco to Edinburgh

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27/4
2 total stops
32h 50m total
San Francisco to Edinburgh

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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 17 December 2024.

Wed 18/1217:30SFO - EDI

1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 25/1209:50EDI - SFO

1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£703

Mon 16/1222:35SFO - EDI

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/1209:25EDI - SFO

2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12£728

Tue 17/1207:15SFO - EDI

1 stop16h 40mLufthansa

Sun 12/112:40EDI - SFO

2 stops38h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£849

Mon 16/1223:55SFO - EDI

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/1217:50EDI - SFO

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£926

Sun 29/1214:40SFO - EDI

2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines

Sun 5/112:20EDI - SFO

2 stops56h 15mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,646

Wed 25/1200:41SFO - EDI

2 stops24h 09mAer Lingus

Fri 3/109:35EDI - SFO

2 stops20h 32mAer Lingus

Deal found 16/12£1,722

Sun 29/1213:50SFO - EDI

1 stop34h 50mKLM

Wed 1/105:45EDI - SFO

2 stops18h 02mKLM

Deal found 16/12£3,425

Mon 23/1210:15SFO - EDI

2 stops18h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 3/118:20EDI - SFO

1 stop25h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£4,526

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Mon 24/318:30SFO - EDI

2 stops33h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 31/319:45EDI - SFO

2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/12£491

Wed 15/117:20SFO - EDI

1 stop13h 25mAer Lingus

Wed 22/108:20EDI - SFO

1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus

Deal found 16/12£589

Sun 2/218:50SFO - EDI

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/216:30EDI - SFO

1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12£621

Thu 30/117:30SFO - EDI

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/205:45EDI - SFO

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12£625

Fri 14/217:30SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways

Fri 21/211:00EDI - SFO

1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/12£685

Mon 24/318:30SFO - EDI

1 stop16h 40mFinnair

Mon 31/319:30EDI - SFO

1 stop26h 20mFinnair

Deal found 16/12£705

Sat 29/308:25SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 25mAir Canada

Sat 5/409:00EDI - SFO

1 stop33h 52mAir Canada

Deal found 16/12£709

Thu 30/107:15SFO - EDI

2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/209:25EDI - SFO

2 stops21h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12£713

Sun 23/315:40SFO - EDI

1 stop18h 30mLufthansa

Fri 4/406:05EDI - SFO

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£719

Fri 23/518:05SFO - EDI

2 stops56h 01mWestJet

Tue 3/609:40EDI - SFO

2 stops34h 25mWestJet

Deal found 16/12£750

Sat 17/518:50SFO - EDI

2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 25/511:35EDI - SFO

1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/12£753

Tue 27/507:00SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mDelta

Tue 3/609:00EDI - SFO

1 stop18h 40mDelta

Deal found 16/12£757

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Wed 18/1217:30SFO - EDI

1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 25/1209:50EDI - SFO

1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£703

Sun 22/1207:15SFO - EDI

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/1208:25EDI - SFO

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,276

Mon 23/1209:00SFO - EDI

1 stop16h 45mKLM

Fri 3/118:20EDI - SFO

1 stop25h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/12£4,508

Mon 23/1210:15SFO - EDI

2 stops18h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 3/118:20EDI - SFO

1 stop25h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/12£4,526

Wed 25/1220:40SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Thu 2/106:05EDI - SFO

2 stops21h 07mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£1,700

Wed 25/1200:41SFO - EDI

2 stops24h 09mAer Lingus

Fri 3/109:35EDI - SFO

2 stops20h 32mAer Lingus

Deal found 16/12£1,722

Thu 26/1207:15SFO - EDI

1 stop16h 40mLufthansa

Fri 3/109:25EDI - SFO

1 stop19h 22mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£1,323

Fri 27/1200:30SFO - EDI

2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/109:25EDI - SFO

2 stops23h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/12£1,247

Sun 29/1214:40SFO - EDI

2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines

Sun 5/112:20EDI - SFO

2 stops56h 15mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 15/12£1,646

Sun 29/1213:50SFO - EDI

1 stop34h 50mKLM

Wed 1/105:45EDI - SFO

2 stops18h 02mKLM

Deal found 16/12£3,425

Mon 6/117:30SFO - EDI

1 stop13h 45mIberia

Mon 20/107:25EDI - SFO

1 stop15h 35mIberia

Deal found 16/12£811

Mon 6/120:35SFO - EDI

2 stops31h 25mLufthansa

Mon 20/106:00EDI - SFO

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 16/12£848

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Sun 27/419:40SFO - EDI

2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/12£311

Sat 24/518:05SFO - EDI

1 stop31h 56mWestJet

Deal found 15/12£340

Sun 27/419:20SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/12£416

Sat 26/400:08SFO - EDI

2 stops26h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/12£434

Fri 23/522:45SFO - EDI

1 stop26h 35mDelta

Deal found 15/12£484

Fri 9/516:20SFO - EDI

2 stops22h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 16/12£2,107

Fri 9/518:50SFO - EDI

1 stop37h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/12£2,183

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

Booking 20 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 £80). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Edinburgh 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, Aer Lingus and United Airlines 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,615 reviews

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1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,615 reviews

Delta

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Very Good

8,615 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair

7.7

Good

1,287 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,615 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

667 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,615 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France

7.4

Good

1,505 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,615 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,070 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,615 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £491. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Aer Lingus and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £589 and £621, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 34% 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 Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £311. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and British Airways, 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 £80). 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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