What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?

Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £570. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at £571 and £572, respectively. Iberia is currently priced 16% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Monday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh, book at least 21 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £602 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £768.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Edinburgh. Flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco in October are about £681 on average during October, but can be found for as low as £446.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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55h 13m total
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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 2 July 2025.

Sat 11/1016:30SFO - EDI

1 stop17h 45mIberia

Tue 28/1016:10EDI - SFO

2 stops37h 28mIberia

Deal found 30/6£570

Thu 9/1019:40SFO - EDI

2 stops27h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 22/1013:20EDI - SFO

2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 30/6£571

Fri 26/907:00SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mDelta

Tue 11/1106:00EDI - SFO

1 stop15h 35mDelta

Deal found 1/7£572

Sat 16/823:50SFO - EDI

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Sat 6/920:35EDI - SFO

1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/6£574

Mon 28/700:20SFO - EDI

1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 13/809:00EDI - SFO

1 stop33h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6£575

Tue 7/1013:40SFO - EDI

2 stops19h 35mLufthansa

Mon 27/1017:35EDI - SFO

2 stops32h 32mLufthansa

Deal found 30/6£575

Tue 29/713:41SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 24mKLM

Tue 5/811:20EDI - SFO

1 stop21h 14mKLM

Deal found 1/7£578

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1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 30/911:35EDI - SFO

2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/6£581

Mon 4/808:20SFO - EDI

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/815:10EDI - SFO

3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7£583

Tue 29/708:40SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 40mAir Canada

Tue 5/809:00EDI - SFO

2 stops18h 57mAir Canada

Deal found 2/7£583

Tue 29/707:45SFO - EDI

1 stop20h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 5/814:05EDI - SFO

2 stops17h 58mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/6£588

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Sat 11/1016:30SFO - EDI

1 stop17h 45mIberia

Tue 28/1016:10EDI - SFO

2 stops37h 28mIberia

Deal found 30/6£570

Thu 9/1019:40SFO - EDI

2 stops27h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 22/1013:20EDI - SFO

2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 30/6£571

Fri 26/907:00SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mDelta

Tue 11/1106:00EDI - SFO

1 stop15h 35mDelta

Deal found 1/7£572

Sat 16/823:50SFO - EDI

2 stops26h 00mBritish Airways

Sat 6/920:35EDI - SFO

1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/6£574

Mon 28/700:20SFO - EDI

1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 13/809:00EDI - SFO

1 stop33h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6£575

Tue 7/1013:40SFO - EDI

2 stops19h 35mLufthansa

Mon 27/1017:35EDI - SFO

2 stops32h 32mLufthansa

Deal found 30/6£575

Tue 29/713:41SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 24mKLM

Tue 5/811:20EDI - SFO

1 stop21h 14mKLM

Deal found 1/7£578

Tue 16/916:30SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 30/911:35EDI - SFO

2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/6£581

Mon 4/808:20SFO - EDI

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/815:10EDI - SFO

3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7£583

Tue 29/708:40SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 40mAir Canada

Tue 5/809:00EDI - SFO

2 stops18h 57mAir Canada

Deal found 1/7£583

Tue 29/707:45SFO - EDI

1 stop20h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 5/814:05EDI - SFO

2 stops17h 58mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/6£588

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Mon 7/708:20SFO - EDI

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/723:50EDI - SFO

2 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6£831

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1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 18/710:35EDI - SFO

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/6£3,010

Tue 8/707:05SFO - EDI

1 stop18h 15mKLM

Mon 28/709:00EDI - SFO

1 stop16h 24mKLM

Deal found 2/7£678

Tue 8/710:55SFO - EDI

2 stops18h 30mDelta

Mon 28/711:20EDI - SFO

1 stop17h 30mDelta

Deal found 30/6£693

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Mon 28/706:25EDI - SFO

2 stops20h 42mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/6£711

Wed 9/707:40SFO - EDI

1 stop17h 35mJetBlue

Thu 17/711:30EDI - SFO

1 stop17h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 2/7£763

Wed 9/705:55SFO - EDI

2 stops23h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 17/713:55EDI - SFO

1 stop34h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 2/7£865

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1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 26/712:30EDI - SFO

1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6£676

Sat 12/714:45SFO - EDI

2 stops35h 20mWestJet

Sat 19/712:05EDI - SFO

1 stop32h 00mWestJet

Deal found 2/7£1,081

Sat 12/707:10SFO - EDI

2 stops17h 55mAir Canada

Sat 19/709:00EDI - SFO

2 stops20h 42mAir Canada

Deal found 2/7£1,083

Mon 28/700:20SFO - EDI

1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 13/809:00EDI - SFO

1 stop33h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/6£575

Tue 29/713:41SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 24mKLM

Tue 5/811:20EDI - SFO

1 stop21h 14mKLM

Deal found 1/7£578

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Mon 18/816:20SFO - EDI

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6£182

Sat 16/814:45SFO - EDI

3 stops34h 20mWestJet

Deal found 30/6£274

Sun 10/820:10SFO - EDI

1 stop29h 10mVueling

Deal found 30/6£282

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13:41-12:05

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SFO - EDI

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Tue 16/9

16:30-16:25

1 stop15h 55m

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11:35-20:21

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£581

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SFO - EDI

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Mon 4/8

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15:10-18:58

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£583

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

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Tue 29/7

08:40-07:20

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/8

09:00-19:57

2 stops18h 57m

£583

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Booking 89 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 £78). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andUnited Airlines 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,975 reviews

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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

7,975 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,975 reviews

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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

1,366 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,975 reviews

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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

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,975 reviews

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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

654 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,975 reviews

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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.

Scandinavian Airlines

7.3

Good

1,414 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,975 reviews

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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.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £570. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at £571 and £572, respectively. Iberia is currently priced 16% 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 £78). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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