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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £157

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£438

One-way from

£157

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£673
30/3-7/4
  • 30/3-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 January 2026.

Mon 30/319:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/422:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops51h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£438
Wed 4/219:25
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/207:55
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£461
Tue 25/817:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/906:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£470
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/1£471
Sun 1/316:59
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 36m
British Airways
Thu 19/311:25
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 32m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£475
Sun 6/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/1£480
Tue 10/215:50
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 00m
British Airways
Tue 3/308:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops18h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£481
Sun 15/218:20
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 30m
British Airways
Mon 23/215:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£482
Mon 23/214:27
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops16h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 10/311:25
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop32h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1£484

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

17:30-15:15

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

11:25-23:57

1 stop19h 32m

£482

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

06:00-10:05

2 stops20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

19:20-15:00

1 stop27h 40m

£491

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

23:59-07:55

2 stops23h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

08:25-19:45

2 stops18h 20m

£492

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

20:40-07:50

2 stops27h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

06:50-15:00

1 stop16h 10m

£496

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

£497

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

16:30-19:50

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

10:55-22:40

2 stops19h 45m

£505

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

14:10-15:40

2 stops17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/4

20:30-13:50

2 stops25h 20m

£506

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

08:30-07:20

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

09:00-21:30

1 stop20h 30m

£515

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

23:55-10:35

2 stops26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

12:30-07:05

2 stops26h 35m

£518

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

15:50-17:05

2 stops17h 15m

£169

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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 9 January 2026.

Booking 5 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 £409). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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.

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 16 January 2026.
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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lakshmi,Dec 2025

SFO - LHR

I had a great time on the flight with good entertainment and food. The staff was awesome. The only thing was there was a delay in boarding and takeoff from London. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the airline sent an apology for the few later landing in Mumbai. They did not have WiFi on board on the leg from London to Mumbai but that was okay for me. On the first leg from SF to London, a couple of seats ahead of me had issues with their display so they could not watch anything on their screens although the stewardess gas be them an option to use the WiFi on their devices. This did not affect me, however, so that was cool. I would recommend British Airways. This was my first time flying with them and I had a lovely flight.

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 13h 45m. Fly via British Airways 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 £515. 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.

  • 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 £409). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£515Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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