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Cheap flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh from £243

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — EDI
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Tue 13/1010:50
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops21h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 28/1006:00
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops22h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 30/3£638
Wed 2/914:12
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops24h 33m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/906:10
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops24h 12m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/4£643
Sat 22/818:30
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops29h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 11/909:00
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops34h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4£644
Sun 16/807:00
SMF
-
EDI
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 1/909:00
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops38h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/3£645
Sat 19/918:00
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops29h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 6/1009:00
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops41h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3£647
Sat 22/818:00
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops29h 40m
Air Canada
Fri 11/909:00
EDI
-
SMF
1 stop20h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3£654
Wed 30/908:00
SMF
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 16/1009:00
EDI
-
SMF
1 stop20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/3£655

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£243

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£574
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 22/9-1/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 03m total
  • Sacramento to Edinburgh
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 43m total
  • Sacramento to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 22/8

23:07-08:25

1 stop25h 18m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-11:45

2 stops34h 45m

£649
Fastest return journey

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

10:33-08:25

1 stop13h 52m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/5

12:30-20:40

1 stop16h 10m

£772

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 26/4

07:00-10:35

1 stop19h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

12:30-20:54

1 stop16h 24m

£802

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 17/7

14:24-08:25

1 stop34h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/7

11:30-10:56

2 stops31h 26m

£846

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 17/7

18:37-10:35

2 stops31h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/7

09:15-17:41

2 stops40h 26m

£875

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 30/6

08:09-10:35

1 stop18h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/7

09:15-13:05

2 stops35h 50m

£981

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 22/8

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

05:45-21:50

3 stops24h 05m

£982

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 28/5

07:00-09:20

2 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/6

09:00-23:09

2 stops22h 09m

£1,001

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 25/8

13:00-18:25

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

05:45-22:40

3 stops24h 55m

£1,013
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 26/7

08:09-10:35

1 stop18h 26m

£251

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh (average of £368). Flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £668). 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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Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

    Departing from Sacramento to Edinburgh will take you 29h 10m. The distance between Sacramento and Edinburgh is about 4962 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Edinburgh 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 Sacramento to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh (average of £368). Flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £668). 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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