Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £268

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
18 Dec — 25 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or January, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 18 November 2025.

Mon 1/1214:40SFO - EDI
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Mon 8/1217:35EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/11£462
Mon 8/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 25mAer Lingus
Fri 12/1208:20EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/11£464
Mon 1/1213:55SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Mon 8/1213:30EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mKLM
Deal found 17/11£465
Wed 3/1210:40SFO - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Tue 9/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/11£473
Fri 5/1213:00SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11£499
Fri 5/1215:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1217:00EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11£501
Mon 1/1223:59SFO - EDI
2 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11£502
Thu 4/1213:55SFO - EDI
1 stop25h 15mKLM
Thu 11/1220:30EDI - SFO
1 stop23h 20mKLM
Deal found 16/11£503
Fri 5/1210:30SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Thu 11/1205:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/11£506
Thu 4/1210:30SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Thu 11/1205:50EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 14mDelta
Deal found 16/11£510

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 18 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£423

One-way from

£268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£627
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 2/5-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 96h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 18/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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San Francisco

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

14:40-22:45

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

17:35-12:40

1 stop27h 05m

£462

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

10:30-16:05

2 stops21h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

06:00-20:24

2 stops22h 24m

£480

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

13:00-10:30

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

12:30-21:49

1 stop17h 19m

£499

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

17:30-18:25

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

06:50-15:00

1 stop16h 10m

£500

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

23:59-10:30

2 stops26h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

12:30-21:01

1 stop16h 31m

£502

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

05:45-10:40

2 stops20h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/12

05:50-11:50

1 stop14h 00m

£502

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/12

20:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

£503

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

13:55-16:05

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

13:30-11:50

1 stop30h 20m

£503

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

06:25-07:55

2 stops17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

09:25-18:13

1 stop16h 48m

£508

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

18:20-14:45

1 stop12h 25m

£268

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 27 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 £419). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £700). 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 18 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 18 November 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.

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Related info for your journey

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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 30m. Fly via Lufthansa, 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.

  • 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 £525. British Airways is currently priced 27% 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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    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 £419). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £700). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£525Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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