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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £219

SFO — EDI
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Mon 12/1016:45 -
2 stops20h 50m
Sat 17/1017:25 -
3 stops29h 15m
Deal found 29/8£554
Mon 12/1016:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Sat 17/1020:25 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 29/8£576
Sat 7/1116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Tue 17/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 31/8£579
Sun 4/1016:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Thu 15/1019:10 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 30/8£579
Wed 14/1016:45 -
2 stops21h 20m
Wed 21/1011:10 -
2 stops35h 30m
Deal found 2/9£594
Mon 19/1016:45 -
2 stops20h 50m
Wed 4/1114:15 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 30/8£598
Tue 8/1217:20 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 15/1213:15 -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 30/8£599
Fri 6/1116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Wed 18/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 31/8£601
Mon 9/1116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 16/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 31/8£601

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£554

One-way from

£194

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February

Average price

£776
12/10-17/10
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  • 5 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
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  • 13h 31m total
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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

06:00-09:20

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

12:10-23:31

1 stop19h 21m

£624
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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

11:44-10:00

1 stop14h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/10

11:30-21:44

1 stop18h 14m

£679

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 13/1

07:00-07:55

2 stops16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

09:25-19:45

2 stops18h 20m

£707

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 13/12

17:25-17:25

1 stop16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

20:20-19:30

2 stops31h 10m

£733

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

16:45-18:55

2 stops18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

19:40-14:40

2 stops27h 00m

£734

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

22:55-07:55

2 stops25h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

09:25-23:09

2 stops21h 44m

£737

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 13/2

21:23-22:45

2 stops17h 22m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/2

09:25-18:45

1 stop17h 20m

£738

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

06:00-09:20

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

12:10-23:59

1 stop19h 49m

£749

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 13/12

07:05-09:40

2 stops18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

11:35-00:06

2 stops20h 31m

£755

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

12:05-16:30

2 stops20h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

11:20-21:23

1 stop18h 03m

£774

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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 16 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 £559). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £698 and £866 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £554 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–17 Oct).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh in 16h. Fly via JetBlue, Finnair, or Scandinavian 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.

  • 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 £559). 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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