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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £391

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 78 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 9 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£391

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£615
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 43m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 49m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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 9 April 2025.

Tue 22/409:00EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/400:43SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4£458
Tue 22/410:30EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 29/416:20SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/4£475
Mon 6/1019:45EDI - SFO
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 13/1019:40SFO - EDI
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/4£505
Mon 21/406:00EDI - SFO
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 28/415:05SFO - EDI
1 stop22h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/4£511
Tue 6/506:00EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Tue 13/511:15SFO - EDI
2 stops21h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/4£514
Mon 5/508:55EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 17/517:49SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/4£535
Tue 15/711:15EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 42mAir Canada
Tue 29/708:40SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 9/4£575
Mon 5/507:50EDI - SFO
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/514:45SFO - EDI
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£578
Tue 15/713:50EDI - SFO
2 stops25h 22mLufthansa
Mon 28/700:20SFO - EDI
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 9/4£590
Mon 5/506:25EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mFinnair
Thu 8/513:05SFO - EDI
2 stops26h 00mFinnair
Deal found 8/4£635
Sun 20/711:30EDI - SFO
1 stop22h 14mIcelandair
Tue 29/720:30SFO - EDI
1 stop28h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 9/4£760
Mon 5/516:50EDI - SFO
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/512:40SFO - EDI
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4£773

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Edinburgh

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

09:00-21:21

2 stops20h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

00:43-08:05

2 stops23h 22m

£458

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

10:30-17:15

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

16:20-14:40

1 stop14h 20m

£475

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

19:45-16:30

2 stops28h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

19:40-12:30

2 stops32h 50m

£505

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

15:05-21:15

1 stop22h 10m

£511

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

06:00-15:46

2 stops17h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

11:15-16:35

2 stops21h 20m

£514

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

08:55-19:37

2 stops18h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

17:49-19:30

2 stops17h 41m

£535

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/7

11:15-19:57

1 stop16h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 29/7

08:40-07:20

1 stop14h 40m

£575

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

07:50-09:30

3 stops33h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

14:45-10:05

3 stops35h 20m

£578

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/7

13:50-07:12

2 stops25h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 29/7

16:45-08:05

2 stops31h 20m

£590

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/5

06:25-13:50

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

13:05-23:05

2 stops26h 00m

£635

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 4 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 78 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 9 April 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 9 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and United Airlines 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 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?

    United Airlines, at £458, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £401 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Finnair, with prices starting from £543 and £568, 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£417Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£432Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£456Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£457Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£461Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest£481Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£489Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£494Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£509Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£538Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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