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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area from £321

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Sun 23/1108:00EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1117:20SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£484
Mon 17/1112:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Tue 2/1208:25SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 15/10£514
Mon 17/1114:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:25SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£523
Mon 17/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1209:05SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10£524
Wed 26/1109:25EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1207:25SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/10£528
Sat 8/1106:15EDI - SFO
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1116:40SFO - EDI
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£533
Tue 25/1108:40EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/10£555
Wed 26/1112:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/1210:35SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/10£558
Wed 26/1112:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1206:07SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10£559
Sat 15/1112:30EDI - SJC
2 stops17h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1113:30SJC - EDI
2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/10£604
Sun 30/1108:15EDI - SJC
2 stops44h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1214:33SJC - EDI
2 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£649
Sun 23/1111:05EDI - STS
2 stops57h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1207:00STS - EDI
2 stops26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/10£781

Cheap 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£321

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£558
23/11-29/11
  • 23/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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5/12
  • 5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 07m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Edinburgh

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Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

08:15-15:35

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

17:20-18:05

1 stop16h 45m

£505

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/11

12:30-21:05

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

08:25-10:30

1 stop18h 05m

£514

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/11

12:30-21:49

1 stop17h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

07:16-07:55

2 stops16h 39m

£524

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

09:25-22:57

2 stops21h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

05:10-07:55

2 stops18h 45m

£527

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

12:30-22:37

2 stops18h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

08:35-07:55

1 stop15h 20m

£528

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

12:30-21:05

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

22:45-10:30

1 stop27h 45m

£528

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

12:30-21:05

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

06:07-10:30

1 stop20h 23m

£528

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/11

12:30-22:28

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Sat 22/11

13:30-10:30

2 stops37h 00m

£604

EdinburghOakland

EDI - OAK

EDIOAK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:20-16:34

2 stops39h 14m

Oakland

Mon 9/3

05:55-16:05

2 stops27h 10m

£617

EdinburghOakland

EDI - OAK

EDIOAK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

05:50-23:53

2 stops26h 03m

Oakland

Mon 9/3

13:15-08:45

2 stops36h 30m

£622

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £386). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of £465). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,404 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.5
Good
670 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 £514, Lufthansa can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 16h 35m. 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 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 - Oakland.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £386). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of £465). 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 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£301Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£397Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£399Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£435Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£443Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£449Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£463Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£485Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£509Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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