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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £276

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 79 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 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£432

One-way from

£276

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£526
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 31/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
29/1
  • 29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 39m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 10% 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 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 4 January 2025.

Fri 31/107:25EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 7/217:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/1£432
Mon 17/313:25EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/415:05SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£476
Sun 2/205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sun 9/209:00SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/1£484
Fri 31/106:00EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 33mAir France
Fri 7/213:31SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 19mAir France
Deal found 3/1£490
Thu 6/205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 10/209:21SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/1£496
Thu 16/105:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Thu 23/107:30SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/1£497
Mon 13/107:25EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 11mFinnair
Sun 19/117:30SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mFinnair
Deal found 4/1£500
Fri 24/106:05EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mIberia
Fri 31/120:40SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mIberia
Deal found 3/1£516
Fri 24/106:05EDI - SFO
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 31/109:00SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/1£521
Sun 9/212:20EDI - SFO
2 stops38h 25mBrussels Airlines
Sun 16/214:40SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 20mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/1£576
Mon 9/609:00EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 47mLufthansa
Sun 15/614:05SFO - EDI
1 stop33h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/1£577
Tue 3/613:20EDI - SFO
2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 17/619:40SFO - EDI
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/1£595

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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/1

07:25-15:00

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

17:30-17:00

1 stop15h 30m

£432

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/3

13:25-12:50

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

15:05-16:35

1 stop17h 30m

£476

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/2

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

09:00-10:10

2 stops17h 10m

£484

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/1

06:00-17:33

2 stops19h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

13:31-20:50

2 stops23h 19m

£490

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/2

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

09:21-10:40

2 stops17h 19m

£496

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/1

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 23/1

15:25-20:50

1 stop21h 25m

£497

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/1

06:05-15:00

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

20:40-18:10

1 stop13h 30m

£516

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/1

07:25-15:00

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 24/1

17:30-18:10

1 stop16h 40m

£518

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/1

06:05-18:45

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

09:00-10:30

2 stops17h 30m

£521

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/2

12:20-18:45

2 stops38h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

14:40-15:00

2 stops16h 20m

£576

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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 27 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 79 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 £803). 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 4 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% 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 4 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways, Iberia and KLM 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.
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,526 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,281 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,592 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
664 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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?

    British Airways, at £432, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and Air France. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £456 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 Iberia, with prices starting from £482 and £544, 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 £803). 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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DeltaCheapest£343Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aer LingusCheapest£465Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FinnairCheapest£470Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£471Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£473Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£475Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest£496Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£504Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£516Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£524Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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