Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego from £260
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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.
Mon 24/1112:30EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1212:50SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£668
Tue 25/1106:50EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 14mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1214:53SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£674
Tue 25/1108:40EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:00SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£680
Tue 25/1110:00EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 10mFinnair
Tue 9/1218:00SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 50mFinnair
Deal found 5/11£713
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Wed 18/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11£742
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Sun 22/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11£773
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Fri 9/106:15SAN - EDI
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11£800
Best flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Thu 5/309:25EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/322:30SAN - EDI
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£603
Thu 5/305:50EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 9/310:10SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/11£619
Thu 5/305:50EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Mon 9/310:00SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/11£620
Thu 5/306:05EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/319:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11£635
Thu 5/306:05EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/319:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/11£640
Tue 25/1110:00EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 10mFinnair
Tue 9/1218:00SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 50mFinnair
Deal found 5/11£713
Sat 10/109:25EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/113:51SAN - EDI
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£633
Mon 24/1112:30EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1212:50SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£668
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/1112:30EDI - SAN
2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1209:54SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£668
Tue 25/1106:50EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 14mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1214:53SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£674
Tue 25/1108:40EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:00SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£680
Tue 25/1110:00EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 10mFinnair
Tue 9/1218:00SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 50mFinnair
Deal found 5/11£713
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Wed 18/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11£742
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Sun 22/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11£773
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Fri 9/106:15SAN - EDI
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11£800
One-way flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Thu 15/120:45EDI - SAN
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£260
Thu 27/1106:15EDI - SAN
3 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£328
Tue 2/1208:25EDI - SAN
3 stops58h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£359
Sun 14/1206:05EDI - SAN
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£364
Wed 3/1215:20EDI - SAN
3 stops50h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£386
Mon 15/1220:20EDI - SAN
3 stops59h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£389
Wed 26/1107:25EDI - SAN
3 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£426
Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 7 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Diego 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 7 November 2025.
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Fly from
Edinburgh
Fly to
San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
09:25-19:48
2 stops18h 23m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
22:30-06:55
2 stops25h 25m
£603
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
05:50-12:05
1 stop14h 15m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
10:10-12:45
2 stops19h 35m
£619
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
05:50-12:05
1 stop14h 15m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
10:00-12:45
2 stops19h 45m
£620
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 10/1
09:25-21:56
2 stops20h 31m
San Diego
Sat 17/1
13:51-07:55
2 stops34h 04m
£633
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
06:05-16:10
1 stop18h 05m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
19:00-17:00
1 stop15h 00m
£635
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
06:05-16:10
1 stop18h 05m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
19:00-17:00
1 stop15h 00m
£640
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 24/11
12:30-20:33
1 stop16h 03m
San Diego
Tue 9/12
12:50-10:30
1 stop13h 40m
£668
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 25/11
10:00-16:10
1 stop14h 10m
San Diego
Tue 9/12
18:00-19:50
1 stop17h 50m
£713
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 15/1
09:15-19:46
2 stops42h 31m
£318
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 2/12
08:25-11:22
3 stops58h 57m
£359
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego. 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 Edinburgh to San Diego?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £402). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £620). 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 EDI to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 46m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 46m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, such as KLM, Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to San Diego in 14h 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 5183 mi between Edinburgh and San Diego. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Diego round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to San Diego is Finnair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £408 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at £493 and £497 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego 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 San Diego?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £402). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £620). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
Explore flights to San Diego departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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