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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego from £291

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£496

One-way from

£291

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£646
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 08m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
25/10
  • 25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 26m total
  • Edinburgh to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

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 30 June 2025.

Mon 15/911:35EDI - SAN
1 stop18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1016:40SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6£496
Mon 15/911:40EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 12mBritish Airways
Mon 13/1019:50SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/6£514
Mon 15/909:00EDI - SAN
2 stops21h 59mDelta
Mon 13/1013:35SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 00mDelta
Deal found 28/6£547
Tue 28/1008:55EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1118:10SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/6£552
Tue 28/1008:25EDI - SAN
2 stops22h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1107:00SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6£569
Thu 16/1009:00EDI - SAN
2 stops38h 51mAir Canada
Mon 20/1016:40SAN - EDI
2 stops54h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6£605
Sat 25/1009:40EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 06mLufthansa
Fri 7/1108:00SAN - EDI
2 stops15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 29/6£614
Wed 13/812:10EDI - SAN
1 stop15h 38mJetBlue
Wed 20/811:16SAN - EDI
1 stop14h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 29/6£743

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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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Diego that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

11:35-21:43

1 stop18h 08m

San Diego

Mon 13/10

16:40-14:40

1 stop14h 00m

£496

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

11:40-21:52

2 stops18h 12m

San Diego

Mon 13/10

19:50-21:25

1 stop17h 35m

£514

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/9

09:00-22:59

2 stops21h 59m

San Diego

Mon 13/10

13:35-16:35

2 stops19h 00m

£547

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/10

08:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

18:10-17:40

1 stop15h 30m

£552

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/10

08:25-23:44

2 stops22h 19m

San Diego

Mon 10/11

07:00-07:55

2 stops16h 55m

£569

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

09:00-15:51

2 stops38h 51m

San Diego

Mon 20/10

16:40-07:20

2 stops54h 40m

£605

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

09:40-19:46

2 stops18h 06m

San Diego

Fri 7/11

08:00-07:55

2 stops15h 55m

£614

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/8

12:10-19:48

1 stop15h 38m

San Diego

Wed 20/8

11:16-10:10

1 stop14h 54m

£743

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

08:10-11:36

2 stops35h 26m

£291

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

09:40-13:20

2 stops35h 40m

£474

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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

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 27 June 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 30 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 30 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to San Diego is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £514 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at £547 and £552 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £474 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aer Lingus from £535 and JetBlue from £575 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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KLMCheapest£470Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£474Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£475Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£476Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£482Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£522Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IcelandairCheapest£621Average£809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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