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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £226

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£585

One-way from

£226

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£611
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/4-10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 36m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
1/4
  • 1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 03m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£144 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/406:30SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/409:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£585
Tue 1/416:35SFO - EDI
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Thu 10/409:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2£586
Wed 22/1007:00SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Tue 28/1010:45EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Deal found 21/2£588
Mon 24/318:30SFO - EDI
2 stops33h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 29/311:20EDI - SFO
2 stops60h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£589
Wed 23/416:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 28/420:30EDI - SFO
1 stop25h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£589
Sun 21/906:35SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/909:00EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£593
Sun 12/1006:00SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 10mJetBlue
Thu 23/1011:30EDI - SFO
1 stop20h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£596
Thu 3/417:45SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus
Thu 10/409:15EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/2£597
Tue 25/310:37SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/408:05EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£600
Tue 1/419:30SFO - EDI
1 stop28h 10mSWISS
Wed 9/408:30EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 21/2£604
Tue 21/1014:40SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Thu 30/1006:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2£611
Tue 1/415:15SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Thu 10/406:00EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 50mKLM
Deal found 21/2£622

Find flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh within your budget

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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San Francisco

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

06:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

09:00-15:31

1 stop14h 31m

£585

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

16:35-07:20

2 stops30h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

09:00-15:31

1 stop14h 31m

£586

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

07:05-06:45

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

14:05-23:11

1 stop17h 06m

£588

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

18:30-10:55

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

11:20-16:30

2 stops60h 10m

£589

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

16:20-16:40

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/4

20:30-13:50

1 stop25h 20m

£589

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

10:15-19:35

3 stops25h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/6

23:35-13:59

3 stops46h 24m

£595

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

17:45-15:00

1 stop13h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

09:15-15:45

1 stop14h 30m

£597

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

10:37-10:20

2 stops16h 43m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/4

08:05-18:53

2 stops18h 48m

£600

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

07:10-06:45

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/4

09:10-21:07

2 stops19h 57m

£604

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

15:15-16:25

2 stops17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

06:00-15:50

2 stops17h 50m

£622

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 14 February 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 21 February 2025.

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 21 February 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £585. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic, with the lowest prices starting at £586 and £588, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 22% 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 £326. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines 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 £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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