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Cheap flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh from £491

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — EDI
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 13 October 2025.

Tue 11/1112:15SMF - EDI
2 stops23h 35mFinnair
Tue 18/1108:15EDI - SMF
2 stops22h 22mFinnair
Deal found 13/10£491
Thu 27/1108:00SMF - EDI
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1212:30EDI - SMF
1 stop17h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£492
Mon 3/1120:33SMF - EDI
2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1112:30EDI - SMF
2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/10£571
Tue 11/1108:00SMF - EDI
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1109:25EDI - SMF
2 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10£605
Thu 27/1106:20SMF - EDI
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1209:25EDI - SMF
2 stops21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10£651
Fri 17/1012:07SMF - EDI
1 stop15h 58mDelta
Wed 22/1009:00EDI - SMF
1 stop21h 56mDelta
Deal found 13/10£700
Thu 23/1012:07SMF - EDI
1 stop15h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 30/1005:50EDI - SMF
2 stops24h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/10£707
Thu 23/1014:37SMF - EDI
2 stops17h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1005:50EDI - SMF
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10£711
Tue 11/1111:14SMF - EDI
3 stops27h 56mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 18/1106:00EDI - SMF
3 stops24h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/10£733

Cheap 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 13 October 2025.

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£491

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£698
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 57m total
  • Sacramento to Edinburgh
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SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 27/11

08:00-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

12:30-21:57

1 stop17h 27m

£492

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

08:00-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

12:30-22:35

1 stop18h 05m

£492

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/12

20:39-10:30

2 stops29h 51m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

12:30-21:57

1 stop17h 27m

£496

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 24/3

08:52-09:30

2 stops17h 38m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/4

09:00-18:02

2 stops41h 02m

£541

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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 10 October 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh (average of £414). Flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £689). 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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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

    Departing from Sacramento to Edinburgh will take you 18h 30m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh (average of £414). Flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £689). 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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