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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £264

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
20 nov — 27 nov1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 november 2024.

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San Francisco

tis 11/2

17:30-16:50

1 stop15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons 19/2

09:50-18:45

1 stop16h 55m

£524

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

ons 8/1

08:25-07:55

2 stops15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

fre 31/1

09:25-21:50

2 stops20h 25m

£532

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

mån 2/12

17:30-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons 11/12

10:30-15:40

2 stops37h 10m

£542

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

sön 9/2

05:14-07:55

2 stops18h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tis 18/2

09:25-21:20

2 stops19h 55m

£544

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

mån 30/12

17:20-18:05

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tis 14/1

09:35-15:30

1 stop13h 55m

£549

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

tors 20/3

18:30-11:00

2 stops33h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lör 29/3

11:20-16:30

2 stops36h 10m

£554

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

sön 9/2

15:25-20:50

1 stop21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mån 17/2

13:25-11:50

1 stop30h 25m

£560

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

tis 3/12

13:10-10:15

1 stop37h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tis 10/12

16:30-11:05

1 stop26h 35m

£573

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

sön 9/2

17:30-18:35

1 stop17h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lör 22/2

06:40-15:00

1 stop16h 20m

£576

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

sön 2/3

13:28-14:25

2 stops16h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sön 9/3

06:20-15:00

1 stop16h 40m

£588

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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 15 november 2024.

Round-trip from

£524

One-way from

£264

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
7/1
  • 7/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 07m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop

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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 15 november 2024.

mån 2/1217:30SFO - EDI
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
ons 11/1210:30EDI - SFO
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£542
mån 30/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 45mAer Lingus
tis 14/109:35EDI - SFO
1 stop13h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 14/11£549
tis 3/1213:10SFO - EDI
1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines
tis 10/1216:30EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£573
sön 29/1214:40SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 30mLufthansa
fre 17/106:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11£631
mån 30/1205:55SFO - EDI
2 stops42h 45mDelta
tis 14/105:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 14/11£636
mån 30/1213:50SFO - EDI
1 stop34h 50mKLM
tis 14/105:45EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 58mKLM
Deal found 14/11£640
tis 31/1205:00SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines
ons 15/109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£690
ons 27/1110:17SFO - EDI
2 stops15h 28mVirgin Atlantic
ons 4/1205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/11£754
tis 19/1107:00SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 40mAir France
tis 3/1211:25EDI - SFO
2 stops63h 01mAir France
Deal found 14/11£832
sön 15/1207:24SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 41mBritish Airways
sön 22/1220:25EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/11£936
sön 24/1108:25SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 35mAir Canada
mån 2/1217:50EDI - SFO
2 stops36h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 14/11£962
lör 23/1119:11SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
tis 3/1207:50EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11£997

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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

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 8 November 2024.

Booking 44 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?

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 15 november 2024.

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

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 15 november 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, Lufthansa 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.
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,304 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,638 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,786 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £524. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £532 and £544, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 28% 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 £312. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Aer Lingus, 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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British AirwaysCheapest£478Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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