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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh from £229

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£565

One-way from

£229

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£685
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/9-25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 21m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 April 2025.

Sun 9/1110:10SJC - EDI
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Tue 18/1109:15EDI - SJC
2 stops20h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/4£547
Sun 9/1105:55OAK - EDI
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1117:10EDI - OAK
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£549
Sun 14/906:30SJC - EDI
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/909:00EDI - SJC
2 stops36h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4£565
Mon 8/906:00SJC - EDI
2 stops19h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 22/919:35EDI - SJC
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4£587
Wed 16/406:05SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Sat 26/406:00EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/4£588
Mon 8/917:15OAK - EDI
2 stops53h 30mDelta
Tue 23/909:00EDI - OAK
2 stops22h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/4£590
Mon 18/816:35SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 24/807:30EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4£591
Sat 20/923:59SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 21mAir Canada
Sat 11/1009:00EDI - SFO
2 stops35h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 2/4£594
Mon 8/919:30SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Mon 22/919:40EDI - SFO
2 stops51h 48mSWISS
Deal found 2/4£595
Thu 1/517:45SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/506:00EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£596
Fri 2/509:00SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/512:30EDI - SFO
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4£598
Sat 2/813:00SFO - EDI
1 stop36h 20mAir France
Wed 13/814:05EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Deal found 2/4£603

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Sun 14/9

06:30-08:25

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/9

09:00-13:26

2 stops36h 26m

£565

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Mon 8/9

12:35-12:05

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

09:00-22:58

1 stop21h 58m

£578

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Mon 8/9

06:00-09:25

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

19:35-20:40

2 stops33h 05m

£587

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

06:05-10:45

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/4

06:00-17:29

2 stops19h 29m

£588

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Mon 8/9

17:15-06:45

2 stops53h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

09:00-23:53

2 stops22h 53m

£590

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

16:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

07:30-13:50

1 stop14h 20m

£591

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

12:15-07:20

1 stop35h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/10

09:00-20:38

1 stop19h 38m

£594

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

11:35-07:45

2 stops36h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

19:40-16:10

1 stop28h 30m

£595

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

17:45-16:25

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

06:00-15:55

1 stop17h 55m

£596

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

09:00-10:35

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/5

11:30-23:01

1 stop19h 31m

£598

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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 £78). 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 3 April 2025.

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 3 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,427 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,897 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 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 WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £229. Users have also found prices from £263 and £306 on JetBlue and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse, San Jose - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Oakland - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route 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 £78). 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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