Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £250
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to EdinburghExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 October 2026.
Best flights from San Francisco to EdinburghDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 October 2026.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 6 October 2026.
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Depart
Return
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 17/3
14:40-14:20
2 stops16h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 17/3
20:25-18:55
1 stop15h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 13/1
17:25-15:30
1 stop14h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 18/10
09:45-17:30
3 stops47h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 31/3
00:50-08:05
2 stops23h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 13/1
21:20-07:55
3 stops26h 35m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 11/10
06:00-09:20
1 stop19h 20m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 19/10
07:59-10:00
1 stop18h 01m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 21/10
11:30-01:05
1 stop21h 35m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Tue 8/12
12:08-12:30
2 stops16h 22m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 13/12
05:40-11:45
1 stop14h 05m
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 6/2
16:45-18:25
1 stop17h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 10/2
19:10-20:18
2 stops33h 08m
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £572). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,066). 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 Francisco to Edinburgh?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £626 and £961 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £562 on British Airways (10 Dec–21 Dec).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £851.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh become cheaper?
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