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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego from £310

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in November or September, booked 87 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£609
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
24/3
  • 24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 37m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

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 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/214:15EDI - SAN
1 stop33h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 5/318:10SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/2£482
Thu 27/305:45EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 14mKLM
Mon 31/310:55SAN - EDI
2 stops17h 40mKLM
Deal found 20/2£545
Thu 27/305:45EDI - SAN
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Mon 31/313:25SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 20/2£552
Thu 27/310:45EDI - SAN
1 stop19h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 31/322:17SAN - EDI
1 stop24h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£556
Thu 20/308:30EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/311:25SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£579
Wed 19/308:40EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/312:05SAN - EDI
2 stops18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2£584
Thu 4/914:05EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 12mAir France
Sat 20/914:00SAN - EDI
1 stop34h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2£603
Thu 4/907:00EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 36mFinnair
Sat 20/910:48SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 02mFinnair
Deal found 20/2£626
Thu 4/909:00EDI - SAN
3 stops20h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/912:10SAN - EDI
2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£633
Wed 12/305:45EDI - SAN
3 stops22h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 19/307:50SAN - EDI
3 stops25h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/2£1,283

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Edinburgh

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

10:05-16:05

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

19:10-18:30

1 stop16h 20m

£514

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

10:45-20:16

1 stop16h 31m

San Diego

Mon 31/3

13:25-16:35

2 stops19h 10m

£545

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

05:45-21:25

2 stops22h 40m

San Diego

Mon 31/3

13:25-16:35

2 stops19h 10m

£552

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

10:45-23:44

1 stop19h 59m

San Diego

Mon 31/3

22:17-06:45

1 stop24h 28m

£556

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/3

08:30-17:05

1 stop15h 35m

San Diego

Thu 27/3

11:25-13:45

2 stops19h 20m

£579

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/3

08:40-20:58

2 stops19h 18m

San Diego

Wed 26/3

12:05-13:25

2 stops18h 20m

£584

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

17:15-12:00

1 stop26h 45m

San Diego

Thu 19/6

13:55-16:25

1 stop18h 30m

£619

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

08:25-21:02

2 stops19h 37m

San Diego

Mon 31/3

19:35-10:35

3 stops31h 00m

£681

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

05:45-21:25

3 stops22h 40m

San Diego

Wed 19/3

07:50-16:10

3 stops25h 20m

£1,283

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

19:40-19:17

2 stops30h 37m

£310

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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 14 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic 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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 £514 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Delta, starting at £545 and £552 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £543 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £699 and Scandinavian Airlines from £2,032 one-way.

  • 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£511Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£511Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£516Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£518Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£523Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£568Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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