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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £238

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
8 Sep — 15 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 9 August 2026.

Mon 24/816:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 31/819:10 -
2 stops33h 09m
Deal found 5/8£740
Tue 29/916:45 -
2 stops32h 45m
Mon 12/1017:00 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 5/8£741
Fri 18/906:23 -
2 stops28h 07m
Thu 29/1019:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 5/8£742
Tue 22/921:23 -
2 stops16h 57m
Tue 6/1005:50 -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 4/8£743
Sat 26/915:00 -
1 stop32h 05m
Fri 30/1005:40 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 5/8£744
Sun 1/1108:00 -
2 stops18h 30m
Wed 18/1105:40 -
2 stops18h 18m
Deal found 6/8£745
Sat 21/1117:20 -
1 stop13h 40m
Fri 27/1109:40 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 4/8£745
Sun 13/1207:00 -
2 stops27h 25m
Wed 23/1209:20 -
2 stops37h 30m
Deal found 6/8£746
Fri 25/916:35 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 13/1005:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 7/8£747
Sun 29/1110:38 -
2 stops17h 52m
Sun 6/1209:30 -
2 stops21h 16m
Deal found 7/8£748
Sat 22/818:05 -
1 stop31h 45m
Tue 25/811:30 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 8/8£748

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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£740

One-way from

£238

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£762
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 49m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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  • 17/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% 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 9 August 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

11:45-10:00

1 stop14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

11:25-18:51

1 stop15h 26m

£757

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

19:35-15:20

1 stop36h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

10:40-16:30

1 stop37h 50m

£759

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

06:23-18:30

2 stops28h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

19:10-01:25

2 stops38h 15m

£765

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

£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

£765

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

07:10-07:05

1 stop15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

05:40-11:45

1 stop14h 05m

£771

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

11:25-10:00

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

12:10-23:31

1 stop19h 21m

£779

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

21:43-07:05

1 stop25h 22m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

05:40-12:45

1 stop14h 05m

£782

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

21:43-07:05

1 stop25h 22m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

05:40-11:45

1 stop14h 05m

£782

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

18:38-08:25

1 stop29h 47m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-09:08

1 stop32h 08m

£786

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £560). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,040). 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 £656 and £922 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £740 on Scandinavian Airlines (24 Aug–31 Aug).

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 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, or British Airways 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £560). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,040). 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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