Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £198

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£198

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£648
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/9-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 13m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
28/9
  • 28/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 15 August 2025.

Mon 29/921:20SFO - EDI
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1009:00EDI - SFO
1 stop35h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8£514
Sun 9/1113:00SFO - EDI
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1112:40EDI - SFO
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£516
Wed 1/1017:40SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 20mAer Lingus
Wed 15/1008:35EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 14/8£517
Wed 1/1006:30SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1009:00EDI - SFO
1 stop33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£522
Mon 22/913:15SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1109:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8£523
Mon 29/907:25SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Thu 16/1009:00EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 13/8£524
Wed 24/908:40SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/1109:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8£524
Tue 30/908:32SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1009:40EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8£525
Mon 22/913:15SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8£526
Wed 24/908:40SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8£527
Wed 1/1006:30SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1011:30EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8£528

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

17:40-19:50

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

09:15-15:55

1 stop14h 40m

£510

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

22:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/10

09:00-12:58

1 stop35h 58m

£514

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

21:20-10:35

1 stop29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/10

09:00-12:58

1 stop35h 58m

£514

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

13:00-21:55

2 stops24h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

12:40-16:05

2 stops35h 25m

£516

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

17:40-15:00

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

08:35-15:55

1 stop15h 20m

£517

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

06:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

09:00-10:33

1 stop33h 33m

£522

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

08:25-10:35

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

09:00-09:10

1 stop32h 10m

£522

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

06:30-10:35

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/10

09:00-12:58

1 stop35h 58m

£522

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

09:00-20:53

1 stop19h 53m

£522

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

17:40-19:50

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:15-15:55

1 stop14h 40m

£523

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

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 £78). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

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.

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 43% 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.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £515.

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 15m.

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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
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.

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2025

LAX - LHR

Entertainment system did not work. Seems like Wi-Fi should have been comped at hat point. Boarding at Marco Polo in Venice was terrible. Insisted on gate checking our bag but not others! Connection was confused and flight was very late.

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.
  • 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 £509. British Airways is currently priced 26% 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.

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    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 £78). 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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