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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £232

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£232

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£884
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/8-19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 41m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
18/7
  • 18/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£125 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh

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 3 July 2025.

Mon 4/808:10SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/811:15EDI - SAN
2 stops35h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7£469
Mon 4/817:00SAN - EDI
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Tue 19/811:15EDI - SAN
2 stops32h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7£483
Wed 20/816:20SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/911:35EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7£486
Wed 20/814:00SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Thu 4/909:00EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 53mKLM
Deal found 1/7£490
Wed 3/915:01SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 14mBritish Airways
Wed 17/911:35EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7£493
Wed 3/908:05SAN - EDI
2 stops18h 40mDelta
Wed 17/910:00EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/7£504
Wed 13/806:45SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/817:10EDI - SAN
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£508
Wed 13/806:20SAN - EDI
1 stop16h 50mIberia
Mon 25/811:35EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 41mIberia
Deal found 2/7£526

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San Diego

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 4/8

08:10-09:05

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

11:15-15:01

2 stops35h 46m

£469

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 4/8

17:00-07:20

2 stops30h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

11:15-11:57

2 stops32h 42m

£483

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 20/8

16:20-16:40

2 stops16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

11:35-21:43

1 stop18h 08m

£486

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 20/8

14:00-12:05

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

09:00-17:53

1 stop16h 53m

£490

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 3/9

15:01-18:15

2 stops19h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

11:35-21:43

1 stop18h 08m

£493

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 3/9

08:05-10:45

2 stops18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/9

10:00-18:07

1 stop16h 07m

£504

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 13/8

06:45-07:20

2 stops16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

17:10-15:25

1 stop30h 15m

£508

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 13/8

06:20-07:10

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

11:35-21:16

1 stop17h 41m

£526

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 18/7

19:00-07:55

3 stops52h 55m

£232

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 15/9

13:00-10:05

2 stops37h 05m

£285

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Deals found on 3/7

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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 27 June 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 54 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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 3 July 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, such as Delta, KLM, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Edinburgh round-trip?

    United Airlines, at £469, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air Canada and American Airlines. United Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 £285 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £315 and United Airlines from £320 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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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