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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area from £299

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Thu 21/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4£534
Sat 5/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 19/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/3£536
Wed 13/507:20
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/517:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£544
Tue 1/910:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 27/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/4£546
Thu 28/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 27/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 31/3£555
Wed 23/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 27/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/4£556
Thu 3/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/3£557
Tue 5/509:15
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops20h 44m
British Airways
Tue 12/514:02
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops34h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 31/3£641
Mon 4/511:25
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops19h 34m
British Airways
Sun 10/519:09
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops28h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4£643
Fri 13/1118:30
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops34h 19m
British Airways
Mon 16/1106:00
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops25h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4£651
Wed 22/406:40
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops35h 30m
British Airways
Sun 26/412:46
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops22h 54m
British Airways
Deal found 1/4£666
Mon 4/520:30
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops33h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:46
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£667

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£534

One-way from

£299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£649
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 21/5-14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 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 3 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£556

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£557
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

07:45-15:50

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

17:40-14:45

1 stop13h 05m

£561

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

£587

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

19:40-14:40

2 stops27h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

05:55-18:25

2 stops28h 30m

£590

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

09:15-21:59

2 stops20h 44m

San Jose

Tue 12/5

14:02-08:30

2 stops34h 28m

£641

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

11:25-22:59

2 stops19h 34m

San Jose

Sun 10/5

19:09-07:40

2 stops28h 31m

£643

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

06:40-10:10

2 stops35h 30m

San Jose

Sun 26/4

12:46-19:40

2 stops22h 54m

£666

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

12:10-22:49

2 stops18h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

16:35-16:30

1 stop15h 55m

£674

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

12:30-12:00

3 stops31h 30m

San Jose

Tue 12/5

14:46-08:25

2 stops33h 39m

£679

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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 £277). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of £469). 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 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7.4
Good
1,563 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,496 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,847 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 £641, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 20h 44m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £277). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of £469). 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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United AirlinesCheapest£419Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£427Average£543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£435Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£441Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£458Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£475Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£480Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£489Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£513Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£546Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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