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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego from £426

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

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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 14 June 2026.

Thu 10/909:40
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop21h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 14/912:45
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop13h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6£661
Thu 17/911:30
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop15h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 21/906:30
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops17h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6£661
Thu 9/712:10
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop30h 24m
JetBlue
Thu 16/720:40
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop29h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/6£694
Wed 1/711:30
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop15h 02m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/706:40
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/6£697
Wed 1/709:00
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/706:40
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£727
Thu 2/711:30
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop19h 04m
Lufthansa
Sat 11/706:40
SAN
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/6£728

Find 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 14 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£661

One-way from

£426

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£876
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 59m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 14 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

09:40-19:53

1 stop18h 13m

San Diego

Mon 14/9

09:45-10:35

2 stops16h 50m

£661

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

11:30-22:10

1 stop18h 40m

San Diego

Mon 21/9

06:35-08:05

1 stop17h 30m

£661

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/7

12:10-10:34

1 stop30h 24m

San Diego

Thu 16/7

20:40-10:00

1 stop29h 20m

£694

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/6

12:30-00:31

2 stops20h 01m

San Diego

Mon 13/7

10:49-10:35

2 stops15h 46m

£731
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/7

11:30-22:34

1 stop19h 04m

San Diego

Thu 9/7

12:57-10:35

1 stop13h 38m

£731
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

11:25-20:51

1 stop17h 26m

£479

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

11:25-20:51

1 stop17h 26m

£479

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

11:25-21:39

1 stop18h 14m

£480
Fastest single journey

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

06:00-14:55

1 stop16h 55m

£482

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

09:25-00:29

3 stops23h 04m

£500

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to San Diego

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £579). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,139). 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.

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

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 14 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, such as KLM,United Airlines, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,529 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,820 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,981 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,047 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 21h 09m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5183 mi between Edinburgh and San Diego.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to San Diego is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £534 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and United Airlines, starting at £545 and £571 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 30% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £579). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,139). 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 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£534Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£545Average£721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£571Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapest£617Average£798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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