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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £236

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Tue 10/1118:00
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Iberia
Tue 8/1211:05
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop18h 39m
Iberia
Deal found 28/7£641
Tue 10/1113:30
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops17h 45m
British Airways
Tue 8/1211:05
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop18h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 28/7£644
Tue 1/1218:00
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 50m
Iberia
Wed 9/1211:05
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop18h 39m
Iberia
Deal found 30/7£659
Tue 1/1213:30
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops16h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 9/1211:05
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop18h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/7£662
Tue 1/1206:15
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops19h 05m
Delta
Fri 11/1211:15
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop17h 17m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£667
Tue 1/1207:29
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop17h 51m
Delta
Tue 15/1205:40
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop14h 30m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£669
Mon 7/1207:29
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops19h 01m
Delta
Wed 9/1211:15
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops19h 40m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£671
Mon 9/1106:35
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 13/1109:25
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop19h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7£672
Wed 2/1212:07
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Wed 9/1211:15
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop17h 17m
Delta
Deal found 27/7£673

Find flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£641

One-way from

£236

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£649
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 10/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 14m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Edinburgh 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 1 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 1/9

06:40-08:25

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

09:00-12:18

2 stops35h 18m

£705

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 14/10

13:12-14:40

2 stops17h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/10

11:25-20:58

1 stop17h 33m

£709

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/9

07:32-09:40

2 stops18h 08m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

06:00-14:55

1 stop16h 55m

£753
Fastest return journey

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/9

07:00-09:20

2 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

£756

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 10/9

16:14-18:50

2 stops18h 36m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

09:55-21:30

2 stops19h 35m

£760
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 28/10

09:20-09:05

1 stop16h 45m

£261

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 31/10

14:08-15:00

2 stops41h 52m

£276

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 23/11

14:08-10:20

3 stops36h 12m

£279

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 29/10

13:52-14:30

2 stops17h 38m

£290

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 30/10

09:20-09:05

1 stop16h 45m

£293

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £427). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,115). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £625 and £834 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £641 on Iberia (10 Nov–8 Dec).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Edinburgh. 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

    United Airlines and British Airways can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 17h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17m. The distance from San Diego to Edinburgh is about 5183 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £427). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,115). 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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