What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 46m.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Diego on Cheapflights.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £575.

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

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.

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 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 £401 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at £485 and £489 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Finnair as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

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

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.

£364+ Flights from Edinburgh to San Diego

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to San Diego flights typically cost between £594 and £782 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £566 on United Airlines (5 Mar-9 Mar).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 30 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 15 October 2025.

Wed 12/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1111:01SAN - EDI

2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£609

Fri 14/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1106:15SAN - EDI

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£634

Fri 14/1111:45EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 35mDelta

Wed 19/1106:35SAN - EDI

2 stops22h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/10£651

Fri 14/1109:25EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 27mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1119:50SAN - EDI

3 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£723

Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN

2 stops23h 38mDelta

Tue 17/306:15SAN - EDI

2 stops21h 25mDelta

Deal found 14/10£746

Best flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
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Thu 5/309:25EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/322:30SAN - EDI

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£565

Wed 12/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1111:01SAN - EDI

2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£609

Thu 5/305:50EDI - SAN

1 stop14h 15mDelta

Mon 9/310:00SAN - EDI

2 stops19h 45mDelta

Deal found 14/10£620

Thu 5/309:25EDI - SAN

1 stop14h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/319:00SAN - EDI

1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10£637

Fri 14/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1106:15SAN - EDI

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£634

Fri 14/1111:45EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 35mDelta

Wed 19/1106:35SAN - EDI

2 stops22h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/10£651

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
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Fri 17/1020:30EDI - SAN

2 stops30h 59mAer Lingus

Tue 21/1006:16SAN - EDI

2 stops18h 24mAer Lingus

Deal found 13/10£859

Fri 17/1011:30EDI - SAN

1 stop16h 00mJetBlue

Tue 21/1011:59SAN - EDI

1 stop14h 11mJetBlue

Deal found 13/10£888

Mon 10/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop16h 49mKLM

Fri 14/1114:13SAN - EDI

2 stops35h 32mKLM

Deal found 13/10£757

Mon 10/1111:45EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 35mAir France

Fri 14/1114:13SAN - EDI

2 stops35h 32mAir France

Deal found 13/10£766

Wed 12/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1111:01SAN - EDI

2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£609

Fri 14/1111:45EDI - SAN

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1106:15SAN - EDI

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£634

Fri 14/1111:45EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 35mDelta

Wed 19/1106:35SAN - EDI

2 stops22h 10mDelta

Deal found 14/10£651

Fri 14/1109:25EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 27mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1119:50SAN - EDI

3 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10£723

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 15 October 2025.

Mon 23/316:35EDI - SAN

2 stops58h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10£364

Mon 23/306:05EDI - SAN

1 stop18h 05mFinnair

Deal found 12/10£457

Tue 18/1108:20EDI - SAN

2 stops18h 56mAer Lingus

Deal found 14/10£482

Tue 18/1110:00EDI - SAN

1 stop14h 10mFinnair

Deal found 13/10£616

Mon 22/1208:20EDI - SAN

2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10£741

Mon 22/1207:25EDI - SAN

2 stops20h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/10£752

Mon 22/1212:30EDI - SAN

3 stops34h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10£1,811

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Round-trip from	£566
One-way from	£364
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£659

United Airlines
5/3-9/3
4 total stops
44h 17m total
Edinburgh to San Diego

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23/3
2 total stops
58h 26m total
Edinburgh to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-20:17

2 stops18h 52m

San Diego

Mon 9/3

22:30-06:55

2 stops25h 25m

£565

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

11:45-23:47

1 stop20h 02m

San Diego

Wed 19/11

11:01-23:10

2 stops28h 09m

£609

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

Fri 14/11

11:45-23:47

1 stop20h 02m

San Diego

Wed 19/11

06:15-21:35

2 stops31h 20m

£634

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-16:10

1 stop14h 45m

San Diego

Mon 9/3

19:00-18:10

1 stop16h 10m

£637

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/11

11:45-22:20

2 stops18h 35m

San Diego

Wed 19/11

06:35-12:45

2 stops22h 10m

£651

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

16:35-20:01

2 stops58h 26m

£364

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

06:05-17:10

1 stop18h 05m

£457

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

08:20-19:16

2 stops18h 56m

£482

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

10:00-16:10

1 stop14h 10m

£616

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

Booking 30 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 £394). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £610). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,332 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

667 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,489 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,457 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,402 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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 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 £401 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at £485 and £489 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego.
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 £394). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of £610). 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Diego

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Finnair	Cheapest£401	Average£601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
KLM	Cheapest£485	Average£709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£489	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£491	Average£621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£538	Average£708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£539	Average£643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£640	Average£834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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