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?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £537.

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 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh in 15h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Edinburgh is about 5047 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?

Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £506. British Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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 18 September 2025.

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Deal found 16/9£525

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2 stops21h 40mDelta

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1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 16/9£535

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Deal found 16/9£569

One-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Booking 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £77). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 SFO to EDI?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from San Francisco to Edinburgh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh in 15h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Edinburgh is about 5047 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £506. British Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £77). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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