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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh from £210

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£562

One-way from

£210

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£736
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/9-27/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 35m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 May 2025.

Sun 14/906:30SJC - EDI
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/909:00EDI - SJC
2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5£562
Sun 14/906:27SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 23mBritish Airways
Sat 27/905:55EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5£595
Wed 11/612:15SFO - EDI
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/606:00EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£607
Fri 1/819:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 23/811:35EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5£608
Fri 12/919:40SFO - EDI
2 stops31h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 22/919:45EDI - SFO
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/5£609
Thu 28/811:50SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 15mAir Canada
Wed 10/909:00EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5£610
Wed 30/713:12SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/809:00EDI - SFO
1 stop36h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5£613
Sat 11/1014:20SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Sun 26/1005:45EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 36mDelta
Deal found 13/5£619
Wed 26/1119:25SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 15mSWISS
Sun 30/1119:45EDI - SFO
1 stop28h 40mSWISS
Deal found 13/5£628
Thu 21/806:00SJC - EDI
2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 24/810:05EDI - SJC
2 stops20h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5£643
Tue 13/511:15SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 20/511:20EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/5£649
Tue 1/716:30SFO - EDI
1 stop32h 45mJetBlue
Wed 16/712:10EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 13/5£650

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Sun 14/9

06:30-08:25

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

09:00-22:40

2 stops45h 40m

£562

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

11:35-14:40

2 stops19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

08:35-21:57

2 stops21h 22m

£607

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

19:20-19:45

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/8

11:35-21:33

2 stops17h 58m

£608

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 21/8

19:40-19:05

2 stops39h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

11:45-16:30

2 stops36h 45m

£611

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

08:25-10:35

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/8

09:00-13:03

1 stop36h 03m

£613

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

23:03-22:45

2 stops39h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

17:10-19:00

1 stop33h 50m

£613

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

08:30-09:05

1 stop16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/1

06:00-12:35

1 stop14h 35m

£617

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

13:20-18:45

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/10

19:50-13:50

1 stop26h 00m

£619

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

19:40-09:05

2 stops29h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/8

11:15-11:15

1 stop32h 00m

£642

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Thu 21/8

06:00-09:20

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

10:05-22:25

2 stops20h 20m

£643

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 XIH to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 15 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 15 May 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,278 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
643 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £210. Users have also found prices from £298 and £312 on Scandinavian Airlines and Aer Lingus, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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Top airline flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh

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British AirwaysCheapest£456Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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