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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego from £446

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in November or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (SAN). 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

£497

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£745
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/2-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/206:25EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 12/218:10SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1£497
Thu 30/105:45EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 17mDelta
Thu 6/207:10SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/1£517
Wed 5/210:05EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/212:08SAN - EDI
2 stops17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1£539
Thu 30/106:05EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/218:10SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£575
Thu 13/209:25EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/219:19SAN - EDI
3 stops28h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£812
Wed 12/205:45EDI - SAN
3 stops26h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 19/207:10SAN - EDI
3 stops25h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/1£853

Find flights from Edinburgh to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Diego 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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EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/2

06:25-16:05

1 stop17h 40m

San Diego

Wed 12/2

18:10-18:30

1 stop16h 20m

£497

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/2

05:45-16:09

2 stops18h 24m

San Diego

Thu 6/2

10:58-20:50

2 stops25h 52m

£502

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/3

05:45-16:10

2 stops17h 25m

San Diego

Wed 26/3

07:10-08:40

2 stops18h 30m

£507

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/1

05:45-18:02

2 stops20h 17m

San Diego

Thu 6/2

07:10-10:40

2 stops19h 30m

£517

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/2

10:05-22:24

2 stops20h 19m

San Diego

Wed 12/2

12:08-13:25

2 stops17h 17m

£539

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/3

08:25-10:06

1 stop32h 41m

San Diego

Wed 26/3

22:30-06:55

1 stop25h 25m

£578

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/7

09:00-21:47

2 stops20h 47m

San Diego

Sun 27/7

18:08-10:35

2 stops32h 27m

£664

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/7

11:40-17:50

1 stop14h 10m

San Diego

Tue 29/7

19:50-19:30

1 stop15h 40m

£670

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/7

09:00-10:11

2 stops33h 11m

San Diego

Mon 28/7

22:30-07:20

2 stops24h 50m

£696

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

05:45-00:28

3 stops26h 43m

San Diego

Wed 19/2

07:10-16:10

3 stops25h 00m

£853

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego. 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 Edinburgh to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 EDI to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San Diego. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines from Edinburgh to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.3
Good
1,309 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

6.6
Okay
6,824 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Diego. 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 Edinburgh to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to San Diego is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £497 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at £517 and £539 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego 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 Edinburgh to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Diego

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KLMCheapest£480Average£810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£532Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£536Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£541Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£589Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£606Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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