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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £322

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 June 2026.

Fri 10/712:30
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 07m
Lufthansa
Fri 24/707:00
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/6£520
Tue 7/712:30
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 07m
Lufthansa
Tue 14/707:00
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£522
Mon 22/609:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 27m
Air Canada
Mon 6/706:00
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/6£529
Tue 7/709:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop34h 06m
Lufthansa
Mon 20/706:00
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£535
Mon 31/808:35
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
British Airways
Thu 1/1019:30
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6£536
Fri 11/1209:25
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops41h 31m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/118:30
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops29h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£537
Sun 21/609:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 36m
Lufthansa
Sat 4/710:05
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£537
Thu 2/709:40
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 48m
Lufthansa
Tue 21/708:10
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£546
Thu 1/1009:40
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
British Airways
Sat 7/1120:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£547

Find 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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£520

One-way from

£322

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£716
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 10/7-24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 12m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco 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 9 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/7

12:30-20:37

1 stop16h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

10:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

£522
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/6

09:00-15:27

1 stop14h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

11:10-07:40

1 stop12h 30m

£529

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

09:15-11:21

1 stop34h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 13/7

13:15-10:35

1 stop13h 20m

£551

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/7

11:30-21:34

2 stops18h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

06:15-08:05

2 stops17h 50m

£552

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

09:40-20:10

2 stops18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

08:15-08:25

2 stops16h 10m

£552

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

09:00-15:24

1 stop14h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

23:59-08:05

1 stop24h 06m

£554

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£587
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

23:55-16:40

3 stops48h 45m

£322

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

11:25-22:56

1 stop19h 31m

£396
Fastest single journey

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

10:20-15:55

1 stop13h 35m

£416

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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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?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 83 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £528). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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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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 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,599 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,049 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,031 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Lufthansa, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 14h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 39m. Edinburgh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5047 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco round-trip?

    Iberia, at £171, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £355 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Aer Lingus, with prices starting from £386 and £462, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £528). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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

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 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£171Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£423Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£432Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£437Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£454Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£471Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£476Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£483Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£509Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£512Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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