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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £223

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or February, booked 89 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£571

One-way from

£223

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£665
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 7/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
1/6
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£130 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 21/415:05SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/413:20EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£569
Wed 7/516:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 16/510:25EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4£571
Mon 6/1016:30SFO - EDI
1 stop34h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1009:00EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4£574
Thu 31/707:10SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Tue 26/811:15EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4£578
Mon 21/411:55SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Tue 29/406:00EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Deal found 14/4£581
Mon 6/1010:25SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 55mFinnair
Sat 25/1020:35EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 25mFinnair
Deal found 14/4£582
Mon 28/414:40SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Mon 5/518:00EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 13/4£590
Mon 21/421:00SFO - EDI
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/414:05EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4£593
Sat 16/819:40SFO - EDI
2 stops39h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 6/919:55EDI - SFO
2 stops28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/4£599
Sun 27/419:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Sat 3/518:45EDI - SFO
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Deal found 13/4£604
Sat 18/1008:15SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 55mJetBlue
Wed 22/1011:30EDI - SFO
1 stop22h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 14/4£609
Mon 22/921:05SFO - EDI
2 stops30h 45mBrussels Airlines
Thu 9/1012:40EDI - SFO
2 stops32h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 14/4£633

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

16:20-16:40

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

10:25-17:15

1 stop14h 50m

£571

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

00:20-10:35

1 stop26h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/8

11:15-11:15

1 stop32h 00m

£574

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

16:30-10:35

1 stop34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

09:00-11:02

1 stop34h 02m

£574

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

07:10-09:15

2 stops18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

11:15-23:13

2 stops19h 58m

£578

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

10:25-13:20

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

20:35-16:00

1 stop27h 25m

£582

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

16:20-17:55

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/5

11:35-23:59

2 stops20h 24m

£588

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

14:40-17:15

1 stop18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

18:00-12:40

1 stop26h 40m

£590

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

£599

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 27/4

13:40-16:35

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

09:00-18:07

1 stop17h 07m

£600

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 27/4

19:30-18:55

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

18:45-16:10

1 stop29h 25m

£604

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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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 11 April 2025.

Booking 89 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Finnair and Air France 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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £571. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at £574 and £578, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 20% 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 £255. 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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