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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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 May 2026.

Thu 25/611:30
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop17h 29m
JetBlue
Tue 28/708:00
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/5£512
Sat 6/610:30
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/617:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£555
Fri 5/623:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/617:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£558
Fri 5/607:35
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/617:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£565
Wed 2/1219:10
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops51h 58m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 26/216:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/5£600
Tue 15/1213:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/114:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£622
Wed 12/810:30
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop17h 33m
Iberia
Mon 31/810:24
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 06m
Iberia
Deal found 17/5£624
Tue 16/606:15
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/706:00
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£629
Fri 5/609:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Aer Lingus
Sat 13/617:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 13/5£639
Tue 1/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops42h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/5£639
Mon 18/510:35
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/906:40
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£640
Tue 16/611:30
EDI
-
SJC
1 stop19h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 30/606:30
SJC
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/5£705

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 17 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£512

One-way from

£298

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£629
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 25/6-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 49m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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8/6
  • 8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area 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 17 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/7

19:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

19:30-17:10

1 stop13h 40m

£687

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/6

19:10-15:55

2 stops28h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

17:40-19:40

1 stop18h 00m

£696

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/8

06:20-13:50

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

16:35-17:20

1 stop16h 45m

£697

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

09:40-13:24

2 stops35h 44m

San Jose

Tue 30/6

08:45-10:35

2 stops17h 50m

£705

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

12:10-00:39

1 stop20h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 30/6

06:00-09:20

1 stop19h 20m

£711

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/8

10:30-00:59

1 stop22h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

12:16-08:30

2 stops36h 14m

£724

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

11:30-22:35

1 stop19h 05m

San Jose

Tue 30/6

06:30-08:25

1 stop17h 55m

£724

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/6

09:40-20:02

2 stops18h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

05:00-08:05

2 stops19h 05m

£729

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/6

12:10-22:11

1 stop18h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

06:00-09:20

1 stop19h 20m

£733

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/8

11:30-22:36

2 stops19h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

09:46-07:30

1 stop13h 44m

£750

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

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 72 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.

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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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.

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 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus 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
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
1,517 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,563 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,007 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
7,985 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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

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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 £710, British Airways can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 19h 05m. There are 5050 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?

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  • 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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£172Average£557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£424Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£432Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£437Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£454Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£471Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£476Average£506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£484Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£510Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£513Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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