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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £226

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 July 2026.

Tue 18/816:30
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/817:30
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£527
Mon 17/818:05
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/906:15
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£547
Tue 18/806:00
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/811:05
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£556
Mon 9/1116:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 17/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£565
Sun 23/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£572
Mon 24/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:25
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£574
Wed 14/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 20/1019:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/6£577

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£527

One-way from

£226

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£834
18/8-27/8
  • 18/8-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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21/7
  • 21/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

10:30-18:25

2 stops23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

17:00-14:40

2 stops29h 40m

£630

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

19:10-14:50

1 stop27h 40m

£658

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

23:50-18:25

2 stops34h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£670

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£676

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

12:55-15:55

1 stop19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

10:40-16:40

1 stop38h 00m

£695

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£700
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

10:45-18:25

2 stops23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£700

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/10

19:10-01:13

2 stops37h 03m

£709
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

18:05-10:10

3 stops32h 05m

£278

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

21:25-07:55

2 stops26h 30m

£278

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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 67 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £560). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,058). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh in 23h 55m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Edinburgh is about 5047 mi.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £560). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,058). 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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