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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £231

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Sun 1/312:45
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops17h 40m
British Airways
Sun 8/306:20
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2£448
Sun 1/322:15
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops25h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 8/311:40
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops19h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1£459
Tue 21/412:51
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops19h 39m
British Airways
Mon 27/415:10
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop34h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2£460
Wed 18/322:25
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Wed 25/317:00
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop27h 05m
KLM
Deal found 31/1£464
Wed 18/322:25
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop27h 20m
Delta
Wed 25/305:50
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops22h 17m
Delta
Deal found 31/1£467
Mon 6/406:23
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop17h 07m
British Airways
Mon 20/419:35
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop30h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2£472
Mon 6/413:10
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/419:40
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops35h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£479
Thu 7/516:45
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
British Airways
Wed 20/505:55
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop17h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2£494
Thu 7/513:35
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops20h 35m
SWISS
Wed 20/508:30
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops22h 07m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1£496
Tue 21/414:05
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops24h 40m
Lufthansa
Mon 27/417:50
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops29h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/2£498

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£231

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£518
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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24/2
  • 24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 49m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 1/3

22:35-10:10

2 stops27h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

06:20-16:05

1 stop17h 45m

£456

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 1/3

22:15-07:55

2 stops25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

11:40-23:40

2 stops19h 00m

£459

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 18/3

22:25-08:45

1 stop27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

05:50-21:07

2 stops22h 17m

£467

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 7/5

16:45-18:50

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

05:55-14:55

1 stop17h 00m

£494

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 21/4

14:05-22:45

2 stops24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

17:50-15:25

2 stops29h 35m

£498

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 7/5

11:06-17:05

2 stops21h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

06:10-18:41

2 stops20h 31m

£508

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 1/5

16:26-18:10

2 stops17h 44m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

08:25-22:34

2 stops22h 09m

£600

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 5/3

13:05-10:30

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

11:40-20:45

1 stop16h 05m

£601

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 1/5

19:40-19:45

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

09:25-17:50

1 stop16h 25m

£602

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 24/2

07:11-10:00

3 stops42h 49m

£231

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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 30 January 2026.

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 84 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 £399). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £732). 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

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, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 55m. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £399). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £732). 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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