Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 15m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £696.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Sacramento in 18h 38m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Edinburgh and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 4962 mi.

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

Currently priced at £518, British Airways will fly you from Edinburgh to Sacramento and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Finnair and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £534 and £601, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 91.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Consider Finnair, British Airways or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Sacramento.

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

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 79% on the overall cost on flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 45 days in advance, which can save you up to 32% on flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 45 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £472. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £578.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Sacramento from Edinburgh average £571. You can even find prices in February for less than £571, as users have found deals to Sacramento from as low as £383. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sacramento from Edinburgh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SMF?

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Sacramento at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Sacramento 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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Round-trip from	£546
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£609

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62h 17m total
Edinburgh to Sacramento

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Wed 4/305:45EDI - SMF

2 stops20h 52mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/310:45SMF - EDI

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£553

Tue 3/306:50EDI - SMF

2 stops18h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sun 15/323:59SMF - EDI

2 stops27h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9£554

Sun 8/320:20EDI - SMF

2 stops29h 02mBritish Airways

Wed 18/318:05SMF - EDI

2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£556

Fri 27/209:25EDI - SMF

2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/308:00SMF - EDI

2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£561

Mon 23/207:25EDI - SMF

2 stops19h 00mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/318:05SMF - EDI

2 stops17h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9£554

Sun 8/320:20EDI - SMF

2 stops29h 02mBritish Airways

Mon 16/318:05SMF - EDI

2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9£556

Sat 28/209:25EDI - SMF

2 stops20h 43mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/308:00SMF - EDI

2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£561

Mon 23/207:25EDI - SMF

2 stops19h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/314:05SMF - EDI

2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9£554

Wed 25/209:25EDI - SMF

2 stops18h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/305:25SMF - EDI

2 stops21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£561

Mon 2/307:25EDI - SMF

2 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 18/314:43SMF - EDI

2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9£554

Fri 27/209:25EDI - SMF

2 stops20h 43mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/307:45SMF - EDI

2 stops16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£561

Thu 26/209:25EDI - SMF

2 stops19h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/308:00SMF - EDI

2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£561

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EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

05:45-18:37

2 stops20h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 17/3

10:45-10:40

2 stops16h 55m

£553

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

06:50-17:28

2 stops18h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 15/3

23:59-10:10

2 stops27h 11m

£554

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

07:25-18:25

2 stops19h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/3

18:05-18:45

2 stops17h 40m

£554

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

07:25-18:25

2 stops19h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/3

14:05-16:50

2 stops19h 45m

£554

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

07:25-22:00

2 stops22h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 18/3

14:43-17:05

2 stops19h 22m

£554

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

20:20-18:22

2 stops29h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 18/3

18:05-19:50

2 stops18h 45m

£556

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

20:20-18:22

2 stops29h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 16/3

18:05-20:55

2 stops19h 50m

£556

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

09:25-22:35

2 stops21h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/3

08:00-06:55

2 stops15h 55m

£561

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

09:25-22:08

2 stops20h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/3

08:00-06:55

2 stops15h 55m

£561

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

09:25-19:41

2 stops18h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/3

05:25-09:30

2 stops21h 05m

£561

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Sacramento?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sacramento (average of £688). Flying from Edinburgh to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of £859). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from Edinburgh to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Finnair

7.6

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1,323 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

664 reviews

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,407 reviews

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sacramento?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Sacramento in 18h 38m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Edinburgh and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 4962 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Sacramento round-trip?
Currently priced at £518, British Airways will fly you from Edinburgh to Sacramento and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Finnair and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £534 and £601, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Sacramento 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 Edinburgh to Sacramento?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Sacramento (average of £688). Flying from Edinburgh to Sacramento in August is currently the most expensive (average of £859). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£518	Average£612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	Cheapest£534	Average£645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£601	Average£825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£634	Average£915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£727	Average£969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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