Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego from £282
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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
21 Dec — 28 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 21 November 2025.
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Wed 18/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£768
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Sun 22/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£798
Mon 22/1212:30EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/313:05SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£904
Mon 22/1217:55EDI - SAN
2 stops34h 13mBritish Airways
Wed 18/319:00SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/11£910
Fri 19/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops24h 54mDelta
Wed 7/106:15SAN - EDI
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£950
Fri 19/1206:05EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 05mFinnair
Wed 7/118:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 05mFinnair
Deal found 19/11£1,318
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 21 November 2025.
Mon 2/309:25EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/322:15SAN - EDI
1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£579
Thu 5/305:50EDI - SAN
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Wed 11/322:10SAN - EDI
1 stop27h 35mKLM
Deal found 19/11£618
Tue 3/309:25EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/322:15SAN - EDI
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£579
Tue 10/308:25EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/322:15SAN - EDI
1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£579
Tue 3/309:25EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/313:05SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£579
Wed 4/309:25EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/322:15SAN - EDI
1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£579
Thu 22/109:25EDI - SAN
2 stops21h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/107:00SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£604
Fri 6/312:30EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/311:08SAN - EDI
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£609
Tue 10/308:25EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/313:05SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£609
Wed 11/311:30EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/313:05SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£609
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 19/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops24h 54mDelta
Wed 7/106:15SAN - EDI
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£950
Fri 19/1206:05EDI - SAN
2 stops20h 05mFinnair
Wed 7/118:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 05mFinnair
Deal found 19/11£1,318
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Wed 18/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£768
Mon 22/1206:00EDI - SAN
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Sun 22/306:15SAN - EDI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/11£798
Mon 22/1212:30EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/313:05SAN - EDI
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£904
Mon 22/1219:20EDI - SAN
2 stops32h 48mBritish Airways
Wed 18/319:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11£913
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 21 November 2025.
Wed 21/118:55EDI - SAN
3 stops56h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£282
Sat 13/1205:45EDI - SAN
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£340
Thu 26/309:15EDI - SAN
2 stops41h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£375
Wed 21/108:45EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11£411
Sun 21/1210:25EDI - SAN
3 stops45h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£583
Mon 22/1220:20EDI - SAN
2 stops31h 48mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£866
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 21 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 21 November 2025.
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 2/3
09:25-20:49
2 stops19h 24m
San Diego
Wed 11/3
22:15-09:30
1 stop28h 15m
£579
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
09:25-20:46
2 stops19h 21m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
22:15-06:55
2 stops25h 40m
£579
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/3
08:25-21:03
2 stops19h 38m
San Diego
Mon 16/3
22:15-09:30
1 stop28h 15m
£579
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
09:25-22:00
2 stops20h 35m
San Diego
Thu 12/3
13:05-09:30
1 stop13h 25m
£579
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
09:25-20:46
2 stops19h 21m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
22:15-09:30
1 stop28h 15m
£579
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 22/1
09:25-22:33
2 stops21h 08m
San Diego
Mon 26/1
07:00-07:55
2 stops16h 55m
£604
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 6/3
12:30-22:40
2 stops18h 10m
San Diego
Tue 10/3
11:08-09:30
2 stops15h 22m
£609
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/3
08:25-19:48
2 stops18h 23m
San Diego
Sun 15/3
13:05-09:30
1 stop13h 25m
£609
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/3
11:30-22:35
2 stops18h 05m
San Diego
Sun 15/3
13:05-09:30
1 stop13h 25m
£609
EdinburghSan Diego
EDI - SAN
EDISAN
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
05:50-12:05
1 stop14h 15m
San Diego
Wed 11/3
22:10-08:45
1 stop27h 35m
£618
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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 14 November 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 £627). 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 21 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 cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £586.
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 21 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
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to San Diego in 19h 24m. 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 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 £494 and £498 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 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 £627). 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 21 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 21 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 21 November 2025.
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