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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £257

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
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 May 2026.

Wed 16/906:00
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 05m
Delta
Wed 23/913:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop30h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/5£698
Wed 26/817:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/917:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£699
Sat 14/1123:55
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 25/1112:30
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops18h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5£700
Tue 1/900:55
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 10/909:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop18h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/5£701
Tue 25/805:05
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 15m
Air Canada
Fri 11/909:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5£701
Wed 23/913:10
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop13h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 7/1009:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops16h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5£702
Sat 8/812:50
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops34h 30m
Air Canada
Thu 13/809:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop34h 06m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5£704
Tue 2/619:30
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/622:00
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£704
Sat 29/817:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/917:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£705
Sat 5/920:05
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/5£707
Mon 7/913:43
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 52m
British Airways
Mon 21/920:30
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop25h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/5£708

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£698

One-way from

£257

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£722
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 10/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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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 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

16:35-14:45

1 stop14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

20:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

£727

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:35-14:35

1 stop14h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/9

21:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

£727

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

16:35-18:00

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

20:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

£727
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

11:30-09:20

1 stop13h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

14:05-22:55

1 stop16h 50m

£733

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

22:55-10:35

1 stop27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

11:30-18:26

1 stop14h 56m

£739

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

06:00-10:15

2 stops20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

11:20-21:02

1 stop17h 42m

£777

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

11:10-07:40

1 stop12h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/8

09:15-20:51

1 stop19h 36m

£778

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

21:30-10:35

1 stop29h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/8

09:15-11:21

1 stop34h 06m

£787

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

05:40-07:05

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/8

14:05-23:52

2 stops17h 47m

£788

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

05:50-07:05

2 stops17h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/8

11:20-23:44

2 stops20h 24m

£788

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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 61 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 £552). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,026). 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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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh in 13h 50m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or United Airlines 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.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £552). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,026). 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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