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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 3 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£512

One-way from

£310

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February
22/12-29/12
  • 22/12-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 47m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2024.

Sun 22/1207:40EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£512
Mon 23/1219:20EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 31/1217:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12£529
Mon 23/1209:15EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 35mKLM
Wed 1/113:50SFO - EDI
1 stop25h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/12£624
Mon 23/1215:15EDI - SFO
2 stops35h 50mFinnair
Tue 31/1220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 25mFinnair
Deal found 2/12£630
Tue 17/1206:00EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 45mAir France
Fri 17/115:25SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 25mAir France
Deal found 2/12£727
Mon 23/1217:50EDI - SFO
2 stops29h 00mLufthansa
Mon 30/1220:35SFO - EDI
2 stops36h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12£769
Mon 16/1206:05EDI - SFO
1 stop20h 40mIberia
Mon 23/1220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mIberia
Deal found 2/12£854
Mon 23/1208:20EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Sun 29/1200:41SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 09mAer Lingus
Deal found 2/12£855
Mon 23/1208:25EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 30/1216:25SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12£858
Mon 9/1209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/1200:30SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£947

Find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco within your budget

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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/12

07:40-15:30

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 29/12

17:20-22:55

1 stop21h 35m

£512

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

06:00-13:10

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

06:15-10:40

2 stops20h 25m

£513

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

10:55-23:22

2 stops20h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

11:50-12:50

2 stops17h 00m

£519

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/12

19:20-15:00

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 31/12

17:30-16:50

1 stop15h 20m

£529

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/1

05:45-19:06

2 stops21h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 19/1

09:21-10:40

2 stops17h 19m

£531

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

09:25-17:16

1 stop15h 51m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

08:55-07:55

1 stop15h 00m

£537

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

09:00-23:01

2 stops22h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

06:30-07:20

2 stops16h 50m

£544

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

09:00-09:19

1 stop32h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

19:05-07:20

2 stops28h 15m

£578

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/12

15:15-19:05

2 stops35h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 31/12

20:40-18:05

1 stop13h 25m

£630

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/12

06:05-18:45

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 23/12

20:40-18:10

1 stop13h 30m

£854

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £742). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated 3 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways from Edinburgh to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
8,698 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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
8,698 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,297 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,517 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco round-trip?

    Air France, at £513, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and British Airways. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £437 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aer Lingus. You may also be able to find cheap deals on WestJet and British Airways, with prices starting from £464 and £547, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £742). 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 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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DeltaCheapest£336Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aer LingusCheapest£446Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£455Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£460Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£461Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£463Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£485Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£493Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£505Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£513Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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