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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £286

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 27 November 2025.

Fri 26/1217:31SAN - EDI
2 stops42h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:20EDI - SAN
2 stops50h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£843
Tue 9/1217:35SAN - EDI
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1207:00EDI - SAN
3 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£946
Tue 9/1206:15SAN - EDI
2 stops17h 35mAer Lingus
Fri 12/1208:20EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 25/11£962
Thu 25/1206:15SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Thu 1/105:50EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 13mDelta
Deal found 24/11£1,090
Thu 18/1216:02SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1209:35EDI - SAN
2 stops35h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£1,132
Thu 25/1212:56SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/112:30EDI - SAN
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11£1,136
Thu 25/1209:23SAN - EDI
2 stops26h 57mBritish Airways
Thu 1/106:05EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£1,176
Wed 17/1207:42SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1212:30EDI - SAN
2 stops29h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11£1,183
Sun 14/1207:00SAN - EDI
2 stops25h 55mLufthansa
Sun 21/1206:05EDI - SAN
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11£1,199
Sun 14/1218:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 21/1206:20EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£1,207
Sun 14/1207:10SAN - EDI
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Sun 21/1211:45EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Deal found 24/11£1,208
Fri 26/1216:10SAN - EDI
2 stops34h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/112:30EDI - SAN
3 stops34h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11£1,226

Cheap 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£408

One-way from

£286

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£557
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 14/1-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.
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Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 14/1

18:00-17:05

1 stop15h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

06:05-16:10

1 stop18h 05m

£408

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 6/2

18:00-18:25

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

10:00-16:10

1 stop14h 10m

£441

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 11/1

18:00-19:50

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

19:15-22:26

2 stops35h 11m

£443

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 11/3

09:29-09:30

2 stops17h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/3

06:20-17:05

1 stop17h 45m

£458

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 2/4

09:00-09:20

2 stops16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

11:35-18:22

1 stop14h 47m

£472

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 2/4

06:23-07:10

1 stop16h 47m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

11:35-18:22

1 stop14h 47m

£473

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 1/5

16:57-21:50

2 stops20h 53m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

11:30-17:50

1 stop14h 20m

£473

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 1/5

10:56-09:29

1 stop14h 33m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

12:10-20:08

1 stop15h 58m

£650

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 13/2

17:35-16:50

1 stop15h 15m

£286

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 15/5

14:05-10:05

3 stops36h 00m

£304

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

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 41 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £420). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £761). 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 SAN to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Edinburgh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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?

    British Airways can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Diego to Edinburgh is about 5183 mi.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £286 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include WestJet from £304 and United Airlines from £308 one-way.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £420). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £761). 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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