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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £176

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Mon 2/308:30
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/317:55
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£456
Sun 20/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 28/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2£467
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/918:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£467
Sat 25/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£471
Sat 25/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/510:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£472
Sun 6/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2£475
Sun 6/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 23/909:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/1£476
Mon 27/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/515:30
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£481
Sun 16/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops55h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£481
Wed 18/308:30
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/318:35
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£484
Mon 6/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 16/410:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£486

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£456

One-way from

£176

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December

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October

Average price

£570
2/3-9/3
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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  • British Airways
  • 19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:35-16:30

1 stop15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

05:55-13:50

1 stop15h 55m

£523

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

16:35-16:05

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

05:50-13:50

1 stop16h 00m

£523

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

16:35-16:05

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

06:40-13:50

1 stop15h 10m

£523

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

19:30-18:45

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

19:25-13:50

1 stop26h 25m

£523

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

16:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£543

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

13:40-07:20

1 stop33h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

11:30-19:32

1 stop16h 02m

£549

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

11:20-13:00

2 stops17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

10:30-20:50

1 stop18h 20m

£551

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

12:55-09:40

1 stop36h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

17:25-10:50

1 stop25h 25m

£554

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

16:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

07:00-13:50

1 stop14h 50m

£559

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

19:30-19:40

1 stop16h 10m

£176

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 63 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £401). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £670). 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.

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 15h 55m. Fly via British Airways 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £401). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £670). 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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