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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area from £298

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 July 2026.

Mon 24/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/7£518
Tue 1/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/7£539
Mon 24/817:25
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£548
Wed 26/811:05
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/916:30
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£553
Sun 20/914:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£559
Mon 12/1019:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 15/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/7£562
Wed 26/806:40
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops23h 52m
British Airways
Sun 6/916:11
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops19h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 9/7£611
Fri 25/919:10
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops33h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 29/907:25
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/7£623
Sat 3/1005:40
EDI
-
OAK
2 stops18h 40m
Air France
Tue 27/1012:31
OAK
-
EDI
2 stops26h 44m
Air France
Deal found 7/7£644
Wed 26/809:00
EDI
-
SJC
1 stop20h 41m
KLM
Sun 6/906:40
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops17h 50m
KLM
Deal found 9/7£658
Sat 26/910:30
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops33h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1016:11
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops18h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/7£663
Sun 27/908:35
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops34h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 20/1014:41
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops17h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/7£668

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£298

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£744
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 24/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

19:10-14:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£564

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

16:45-10:15

2 stops33h 30m

£591

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/9

19:10-20:10

2 stops33h 00m

San Jose

Tue 29/9

07:25-18:25

2 stops27h 00m

£624

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

£629

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

10:30-00:59

1 stop22h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

20:35-20:40

1 stop16h 05m

£632
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

09:15-19:48

2 stops18h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

07:00-07:05

1 stop16h 05m

£634

EdinburghOakland

EDI - OAK

EDIOAK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

05:40-16:20

2 stops18h 40m

Oakland

Tue 27/10

12:31-22:15

2 stops26h 44m

£644

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

09:20-19:42

2 stops18h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

07:00-09:20

1 stop18h 20m

£646

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

09:00-21:41

1 stop20h 41m

San Jose

Sun 6/9

06:40-08:30

2 stops17h 50m

£658

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

20:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

19:30-17:35

1 stop14h 05m

£665

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £36). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of £542). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 12 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,657 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,131 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,107 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as £634, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 18h 33m. There are 5047 mi between Edinburgh and San Francisco Bay Area. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £354. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area are Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco, Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Jose and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Santa Rosa Sonoma County.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £36). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of £542). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£171Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£184Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£445Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£447Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£447Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£450Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£474Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£481Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£506Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£510Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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