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Cheap flights from San Diego to Edinburgh from £242

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Wed 14/1016:45
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Wed 21/1011:25
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop17h 33m
British Airways
Deal found 15/7£658
Sun 15/1118:00
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop15h 00m
American Airlines
Thu 26/1111:05
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop18h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/7£661
Wed 14/1017:15
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1009:00
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops35h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£664
Tue 29/1218:00
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Mon 11/120:20
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop27h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 14/7£666
Wed 30/1218:00
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop15h 05m
British Airways
Wed 13/108:45
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop15h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 13/7£667

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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£658

One-way from

£242

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£815
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 28m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 37m total
  • San Diego to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/9

07:32-09:40

2 stops18h 08m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

11:25-20:51

1 stop17h 26m

£710

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 7/10

10:06-11:55

2 stops17h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

11:25-18:57

1 stop15h 32m

£710

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 26/9

16:55-08:25

1 stop31h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

09:00-12:16

1 stop35h 16m

£745
Fastest return journey

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 22/9

10:40-08:25

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

09:40-19:43

1 stop18h 03m

£750

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

£751

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 27/8

19:40-19:25

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/9

19:35-18:54

2 stops31h 19m

£756

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/9

15:00-16:30

2 stops17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

05:45-19:04

2 stops21h 19m

£765

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 14/11

17:35-23:15

2 stops21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

06:05-15:45

2 stops17h 40m

£768

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sat 26/9

10:40-10:35

2 stops15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

12:30-22:41

2 stops18h 11m

£796

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 19/11

14:05-16:05

1 stop18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/11

05:50-18:55

2 stops21h 05m

£876

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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 £1,116). 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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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 and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 18h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 22m. 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 £1,116). 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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