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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £251

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 6 August 2026.

Sat 29/810:36 -
2 stops23h 49m
Mon 21/919:10 -
2 stops33h 08m
Deal found 3/8£735
Sun 30/806:35 -
2 stops17h 05m
Thu 10/909:00 -
1 stop14h 24m
Deal found 2/8£736
Mon 31/816:40 -
1 stop30h 40m
Thu 24/909:00 -
1 stop14h 24m
Deal found 3/8£738
Sat 19/923:30 -
2 stops23h 35m
Tue 29/913:10 -
1 stop30h 35m
Deal found 2/8£738
Sun 23/813:20 -
2 stops34h 45m
Mon 31/807:40 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 3/8£739
Tue 11/819:35 -
2 stops45h 20m
Wed 16/1208:35 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 2/8£741
Mon 24/816:45 -
2 stops31h 50m
Mon 31/819:10 -
2 stops33h 09m
Deal found 2/8£742
Sat 22/806:20 -
2 stops28h 05m
Thu 27/819:10 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 2/8£743
Fri 18/906:23 -
2 stops28h 07m
Thu 29/1019:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 5/8£744
Wed 12/817:40 -
1 stop20h 25m
Thu 17/1207:05 -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 2/8£744
Tue 22/921:23 -
2 stops16h 57m
Tue 6/1005:50 -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 4/8£745

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£735

One-way from

£251

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£764
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  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 29/8-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 57m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

05:00-08:05

2 stops19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:40-19:38

2 stops17h 58m

£740

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£744

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

14:15-16:30

2 stops18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

05:45-18:17

2 stops20h 32m

£746

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

06:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

11:30-19:22

1 stop15h 52m

£751

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

06:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

11:30-00:30

1 stop21h 00m

£751

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

16:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/10

11:00-14:40

2 stops35h 40m

£752

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

06:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

11:30-00:30

1 stop21h 00m

£765

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 20/11

06:00-12:30

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

05:40-11:45

1 stop14h 05m

£767

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

16:35-16:20

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

19:20-14:55

1 stop27h 35m

£767

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

22:45-07:20

1 stop24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:40-17:44

1 stop16h 04m

£769

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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 48 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 £553). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,043). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £658 and £925 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £735 on Scandinavian Airlines (29 Aug–21 Sept).

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 18h 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Scandinavian 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.

  • 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 £553). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,043). 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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