Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £244
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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
30 11月 — 7 12月1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or January, booked 49 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 31 10月 2025.
週二 11/1114:40SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
週四 20/1106:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 29/10£445
週一 1/1214:40SFO - EDI
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
週五 12/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 29/10£447
週日 16/1107:05SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 40mDelta
週二 9/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£461
週六 15/1100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
週三 10/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£461
週二 11/1109:00SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 45mDelta
週五 21/1105:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 29/10£462
週一 17/1115:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mDelta
週四 4/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£463
週三 29/1020:25SFO - EDI
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
週一 3/1114:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 29/10£464
週二 11/1107:25SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
週五 21/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10£465
週一 10/1113:55SFO - EDI
1 stop34h 45mDelta
週五 21/1105:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 29/10£466
週二 11/1110:16SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
週四 20/1108:35EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10£467
週二 2/1214:43SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 07mAmerican Airlines
週二 9/1208:40EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10£467
Best flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 10月 2025.
週日 16/1107:05SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 40mDelta
週二 9/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£461
週一 17/1100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
週五 5/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£461
週二 2/1215:40SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
週二 9/1220:30EDI - SFO
1 stop23h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 30/10£462
週一 17/1100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
週三 10/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£461
週一 17/1115:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mDelta
週二 9/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£463
週六 15/1100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
週三 10/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£461
週一 17/1115:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mDelta
週一 8/1213:30EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Deal found 31/10£463
週一 17/1115:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mDelta
週五 5/1211:45EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 31/10£463
週日 16/1106:30SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines
週五 5/1212:30EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£464
週二 18/1107:05SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 35mDelta
週一 8/1213:30EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Deal found 31/10£464
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated 31 10月 2025 and is based on user searches.
週一 10/1113:55SFO - EDI
1 stop34h 45mDelta
週四 20/1113:30EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Deal found 29/10£466
週一 10/1121:20SFO - EDI
1 stop29h 10mUnited Airlines
週五 21/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10£470
週二 11/1114:40SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
週四 20/1106:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 29/10£445
週二 11/1109:00SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 45mDelta
週五 21/1105:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 29/10£462
週二 11/1107:25SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
週五 21/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10£465
週二 11/1110:16SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
週四 20/1108:35EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10£467
週三 12/1106:00SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 40mDelta
週四 20/1105:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 29/10£469
週六 15/1100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
週三 10/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£461
週日 16/1107:05SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 40mDelta
週二 9/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£461
週日 16/1106:00SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 45mDelta
週四 4/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£464
週一 17/1115:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mDelta
週四 4/1209:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 31/10£463
One-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 10月 2025.
週六 6/1223:33SFO - EDI
3 stops54h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£244
週六 13/1207:00SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£254
週一 5/117:20SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 30/10£259
週三 5/1115:50SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 30/10£285
週六 17/100:43SFO - EDI
3 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10£303
週三 5/1119:25SFO - EDI
1 stop27h 55mSWISS
Deal found 30/10£306
週日 18/110:11SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10£309
週三 5/1114:45SFO - EDI
2 stops24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 31/10£317
週一 5/107:00SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10£318
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 31 10月 2025.
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 31 10月 2025.
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San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週日 16/11
07:05-09:45
1 stop18h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週二 9/12
09:20-11:50
1 stop34h 30m
£461
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週一 17/11
00:43-10:30
2 stops25h 47m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週五 5/12
12:30-01:15
1 stop20h 45m
£461
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週一 17/11
00:43-10:30
2 stops25h 47m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週三 10/12
12:30-21:01
1 stop16h 31m
£461
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週六 15/11
00:43-10:30
2 stops25h 47m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週三 10/12
12:30-21:49
1 stop17h 19m
£461
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週二 2/12
15:40-21:35
1 stop21h 55m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週二 9/12
20:30-11:50
1 stop23h 20m
£462
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週一 17/11
15:40-10:40
1 stop35h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週二 9/12
09:20-11:50
1 stop34h 30m
£463
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週一 17/11
15:40-10:40
1 stop35h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週一 8/12
13:30-11:50
1 stop30h 20m
£463
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週一 17/11
15:40-10:40
1 stop35h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週五 5/12
11:45-23:05
1 stop19h 20m
£463
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週日 16/11
06:30-07:55
2 stops17h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週五 5/12
12:30-22:37
2 stops18h 07m
£464
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
週二 18/11
07:05-10:40
2 stops19h 35m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
週一 8/12
13:30-11:50
1 stop30h 20m
£464
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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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 24 October 2025.
Booking 49 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 £420). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £699). 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 31 10月 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.
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 31 10月 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.
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.
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
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 18h 40m. Fly via 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 £524. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of £420). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £699). 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.
Explore flights to Edinburgh departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 10月 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 10月 2025.
Top airline flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 10月 2025.
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