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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £225

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 931,284 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2024.

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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

17:20-21:10

1 stop19h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/1

07:30-15:30

1 stop16h 00m

£462

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

18:30-17:05

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/3

07:25-16:00

1 stop15h 35m

£503

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

13:28-14:20

2 stops16h 52m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/3

07:25-19:45

1 stop19h 20m

£525

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

17:20-18:05

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

08:20-15:30

1 stop15h 10m

£533

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

09:21-10:40

2 stops17h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

17:05-11:50

1 stop26h 45m

£542

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

10:50-07:55

1 stop13h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/2

09:25-17:40

1 stop16h 15m

£558

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

19:40-18:55

2 stops39h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

13:20-16:30

2 stops35h 10m

£569

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

16:35-07:20

2 stops54h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/4

09:00-21:42

1 stop20h 42m

£627

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

18:50-09:35

1 stop30h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

16:50-10:30

1 stop25h 40m

£628

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

17:30-18:05

1 stop16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

06:25-19:45

1 stop20h 20m

£684

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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 6 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£462

One-way from

£225

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
7/1-14/1
  • 7/1-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
29/1
  • 29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop

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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 6 December 2024.

Fri 13/1209:00SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/1206:25EDI - SFO
2 stops22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12£844
Thu 12/1200:30SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/1209:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12£856
Fri 13/1211:45SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Wed 25/1205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/12£917
Mon 16/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/115:20EDI - SFO
2 stops36h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£987
Mon 16/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 45mAer Lingus
Thu 9/120:20EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/12£1,005
Thu 19/1223:57SFO - EDI
2 stops26h 33mBritish Airways
Wed 1/112:00EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/12£1,145
Wed 25/1213:55SFO - EDI
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Thu 2/109:25EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12£1,291
Fri 6/1207:00SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 45mAir France
Fri 13/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Deal found 5/12£1,796
Tue 17/1207:11SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 59mFinnair
Fri 3/107:25EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 34mFinnair
Deal found 5/12£1,921
Thu 26/1214:10SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 35mIberia
Fri 3/107:25EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 34mIberia
Deal found 5/12£2,010
Thu 12/1218:50SFO - EDI
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/1216:30EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12£3,096
Sat 7/1212:00SFO - EDI
2 stops22h 55mSWISS
Fri 13/1208:10EDI - SFO
2 stops37h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/12£6,138

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 November 2024.

Booking 4 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 £80). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 6 December 2024.

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.

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 6 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,294 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
666 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,519 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,682 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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 to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £503. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £525 and £533, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £311. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Edinburgh for a low price.

  • 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 £80). Flying from San Francisco 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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