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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £257

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£525

One-way from

£257

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£697
9/2-17/2
  • 9/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
3/5
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 12m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 17 January 2025.

Sun 9/208:30SFO - EDI
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/216:55EDI - SFO
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£525
Sun 21/919:40SFO - EDI
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 30/913:20EDI - SFO
2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/1£531
Thu 2/1007:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 35mJetBlue
Thu 23/1011:30EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1£613
Mon 14/416:35SFO - EDI
2 stops54h 45mAir Canada
Tue 22/409:00EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1£614
Sun 21/919:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/911:35EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£617
Tue 15/416:30SFO - EDI
1 stop30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/409:00EDI - SFO
1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£619
Sun 9/217:30SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 19/207:25EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1£629
Tue 15/419:05SFO - EDI
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Mon 28/419:40EDI - SFO
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£638
Tue 25/213:10SFO - EDI
1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/311:15EDI - SFO
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£640
Tue 15/413:45SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Fri 25/414:05EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Deal found 16/1£641
Mon 17/214:40SFO - EDI
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Thu 27/206:05EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1£656
Sun 13/417:45SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus
Sat 26/408:35EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/1£719

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 17 January 2025.

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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

08:30-23:25

2 stops30h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/2

16:55-12:35

2 stops27h 40m

£525

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

18:30-11:00

2 stops33h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/3

06:00-16:40

2 stops41h 40m

£565

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

16:35-07:20

2 stops54h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

09:00-21:45

2 stops20h 45m

£614

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

16:30-07:20

1 stop30h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/4

09:00-21:49

1 stop20h 49m

£619

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

17:30-15:15

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/2

07:25-19:17

2 stops19h 52m

£629

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

19:05-07:50

1 stop28h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

19:40-16:10

1 stop28h 30m

£638

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

13:10-10:15

1 stop37h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

11:15-16:45

1 stop37h 30m

£640

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

13:45-16:25

1 stop18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

14:05-23:20

1 stop17h 15m

£641

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

14:40-23:15

1 stop24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/2

06:05-12:35

1 stop14h 30m

£656

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

17:30-17:05

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/2

08:55-21:10

2 stops20h 15m

£669

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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 10 January 2025.

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?

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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways and Turkish 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
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
664 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,923 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 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 Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £565. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at £599 and £614, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 27% 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 £322. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet 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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