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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £268
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
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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 12 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 12 October 2026.
Fri 27/1116:45 -
2 stops19h 50m
Sun 6/1212:20 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 8/10£481
Thu 26/1116:45 -
3 stops21h 40m
Sun 6/1212:20 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 12/10£496
Fri 4/1220:35 -
1 stop16h 50m
Mon 21/1207:55 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 12/10£537
Thu 10/1217:25 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 22/1210:00 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 12/10£550
Tue 1/1216:45 -
2 stops20h 50m
Fri 11/1211:45 -
2 stops35h 05m
Deal found 7/10£551
Sat 5/1217:25 -
1 stop16h 15m
Mon 14/1209:55 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 12/10£554
Wed 9/1217:25 -
1 stop16h 05m
Thu 17/1209:25 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 12/10£563
Thu 10/1217:25 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sat 19/1206:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 12/10£577
Fri 4/1217:25 -
1 stop13h 55m
Thu 17/1207:55 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 12/10£580
Mon 7/1217:25 -
1 stop13h 50m
Thu 17/1209:25 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 12/10£581
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 12 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 12 October 2026.
Mon 5/411:30 -
2 stops21h 00m
Mon 19/409:15 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 8/10£721
Thu 22/1012:50 -
1 stop19h 10m
Thu 19/1116:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 11/10£741
Sat 13/222:36 -
2 stops16h 09m
Sat 20/211:15 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 12/10£753
Sat 13/223:30 -
2 stops24h 25m
Sat 20/209:25 -
2 stops19h 56m
Deal found 9/10£758
Tue 27/1019:35 -
1 stop31h 05m
Mon 23/1116:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 11/10£771
Mon 16/1113:50 -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 27/1105:40 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 9/10£780
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to EdinburghDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated 12 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated 12 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 27/1018:20 -
1 stop29h 40m
Thu 19/1107:05 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 11/10£624
Mon 2/1117:20 -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 17/1106:00 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 12/10£622
Tue 3/1116:45 -
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Tue 17/1116:15 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 9/10£625
Sun 8/1117:20 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 15/1106:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 9/10£618
Wed 25/1116:45 -
1 stop22h 30m
Sun 6/1209:25 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 12/10£590
Thu 26/1116:45 -
3 stops21h 40m
Sun 6/1212:20 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 12/10£496
Fri 27/1116:45 -
2 stops19h 50m
Sun 6/1212:20 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 8/10£481
One-way flights from San Francisco to EdinburghSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Wed 13/117:25 -
1 stop14h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10£268
Wed 17/320:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/10£270
Sun 8/1117:20 -
1 stop18h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10£270
Sun 10/106:00 -
2 stops19h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/10£279
Wed 24/321:35 -
1 stop13h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10£282
Sun 10/118:40 -
3 stops29h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/10£283
Sun 27/1217:20 -
1 stop21h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10£289
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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 12 October 2026.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
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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
£268
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 17/3
13:39-14:20
2 stops17h 41m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£268
Fastest return journey
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 1/2
20:35-18:25
1 stop13h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£269
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
£270
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 10/1
18:40-07:55
3 stops29h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
00:00-15:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£283
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
£321
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 5/4
11:30-16:30
2 stops21h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 19/4
09:15-11:45
1 stop34h 30m
£721
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Thu 22/10
12:50-16:00
1 stop19h 10m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 19/11
16:20-16:30
1 stop32h 10m
£741
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 13/2
22:36-22:45
2 stops16h 09m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 20/2
11:15-18:45
1 stop15h 30m
£753
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 13/2
23:30-07:55
2 stops24h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 20/2
09:25-21:21
2 stops19h 56m
£758
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Booking 20 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 £571). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,064). 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 £614 and £958 in April.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £480 on Scandinavian Airlines (7 Apr–19 Apr).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
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?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £850.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
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?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Edinburgh from San Francisco today and book when prices fit your budget.