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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh from £245

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£245
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 117h 35m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
10/3
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 18/1217:30SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 25/1209:50EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£702
Wed 18/1213:50SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Wed 25/1209:15EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 35mKLM
Deal found 17/12£723
Tue 17/1210:35SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/1209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£726
Mon 16/1223:55SFO - EDI
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1217:50EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£924
Sun 22/1205:30OAK - EDI
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1206:15EDI - OAK
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,226
Wed 25/1218:50SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
Thu 2/109:25EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£1,271
Wed 18/1220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop28h 20mIberia
Tue 7/116:10EDI - SFO
2 stops40h 12mIberia
Deal found 17/12£1,547
Thu 26/1206:00SFO - EDI
2 stops30h 50mAir France
Fri 3/106:00EDI - SFO
2 stops37h 50mAir France
Deal found 17/12£1,621
Sat 28/1218:50SFO - EDI
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/111:15EDI - SFO
1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,628
Fri 20/1215:50SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 26/1205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/12£1,674
Fri 27/1200:22SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 28mAer Lingus
Thu 2/109:35EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 51mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/12£1,954
Sat 21/1205:55SFO - EDI
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Fri 3/105:45EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 57mDelta
Deal found 18/12£2,298

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh within your budget

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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 23/3

18:30-10:55

2 stops57h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

11:20-16:30

2 stops60h 10m

£526

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

16:40-10:10

3 stops33h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

17:00-14:40

2 stops29h 40m

£533

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

£588

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

£620

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

18:30-16:35

1 stop15h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

08:35-17:15

1 stop16h 40m

£683

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

06:38-07:55

2 stops17h 17m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

09:25-17:40

1 stop16h 15m

£700

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 30/3

08:30-07:20

2 stops38h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/4

09:00-21:51

2 stops20h 51m

£703

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Wed 5/3

06:20-07:55

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/3

08:25-22:50

2 stops21h 25m

£711

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Sun 16/3

06:10-11:00

2 stops21h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/3

10:05-22:48

2 stops19h 43m

£714

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Wed 5/3

06:10-17:50

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/3

06:05-21:26

2 stops22h 21m

£739

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 19 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh as you normally would.

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 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,349 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,605 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
668 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 Bay Area to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £315. Users have also found prices from £327 and £401 on WestJet and British Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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£479Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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