How long is the flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

British Airways, United Airlines, and Finnair can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 17h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 16m. The distance from San Diego to Edinburgh is about 5183 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to EDI?

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£487
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Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£745

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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 £1,027). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £671 and £880 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £487 on Virgin Atlantic (13 Oct–20 Oct).

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?
British Airways, United Airlines, and Finnair can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 17h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 16m. 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 £1,027). 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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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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £671 and £880 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £487 on Virgin Atlantic (13 Oct–20 Oct).

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San Diego to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £671 and £880 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £487 on Virgin Atlantic (13 Oct–20 Oct).