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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh from £176

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Mon 2/308:30
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/317:55
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£456
Sun 20/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 28/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2£467
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/918:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£468
Sat 25/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£472
Sat 25/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/510:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£473
Sun 6/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2£475
Sun 6/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 23/909:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/1£477
Mon 27/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/515:30
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£481
Sun 16/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops55h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/1£482
Wed 18/308:30
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/318:35
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£485
Mon 6/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 16/410:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£486
Tue 4/811:52
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops18h 43m
British Airways
Fri 21/808:35
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops20h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2£522

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£456

One-way from

£176

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£571
2/3-9/3
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3 February 2026.
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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

18:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

08:20-16:35

1 stop15h 15m

£522

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

16:35-16:30

1 stop15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

05:55-13:50

1 stop15h 55m

£524

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

16:35-16:05

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

05:50-13:50

1 stop16h 00m

£524

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

16:35-18:00

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

07:00-13:50

1 stop14h 50m

£524

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

16:59-19:50

2 stops19h 51m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

11:25-23:57

1 stop19h 32m

£537

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

£543

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Tue 10/3

11:02-13:20

2 stops19h 18m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

19:00-21:21

2 stops33h 21m

£546

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

13:40-07:20

1 stop33h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

11:30-19:32

1 stop16h 02m

£550

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

08:30-20:45

3 stops29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

18:35-20:35

3 stops33h 00m

£553

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Sat 7/3

22:55-09:30

2 stops26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

12:30-21:08

2 stops40h 38m

£555

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh (average of £401). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £671). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh can take about 13h 25m. Aer Lingus provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £522. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Edinburgh is about 5047 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse, San Jose - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Oakland - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Edinburgh?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh (average of £401). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £671). 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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