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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area from £268

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
1 févr. — 8 févr.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 janvier 2026.

jeu. 5/306:05EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFinnair
jeu. 12/316:59SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 41mFinnair
Deal found 1/1£476
mer. 4/207:25EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 22mUnited Airlines
dim. 8/206:45SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12£478
mar. 13/117:00EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 26/215:40SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1£488
mer. 4/218:55EDI - SJC
2 stops35h 54mBritish Airways
dim. 8/214:32SJC - EDI
2 stops35h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£503
lun. 2/209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
dim. 8/201:30SFO - EDI
2 stops22h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12£478
jeu. 30/407:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 50mFinnair
jeu. 7/514:10SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 30mFinnair
Deal found 30/12£481
jeu. 5/309:25EDI - SFO
2 stops21h 44mUnited Airlines
mer. 18/316:55SFO - EDI
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12£480
dim. 1/220:20EDI - SJC
2 stops33h 09mBritish Airways
dim. 22/206:00SJC - EDI
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/12£529
ven. 13/209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops32h 07mUnited Airlines
sam. 21/200:43SFO - EDI
3 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/12£485
mar. 10/209:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 09mUnited Airlines
mar. 24/210:35SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/1£485
ven. 6/218:30EDI - OAK
2 stops29h 58mBritish Airways
lun. 9/211:43OAK - EDI
2 stops19h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/12£834

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 2 janvier 2026.

Round-trip from

£471

One-way from

£268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£531
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 57m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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26/4
  • 26/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 02m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£12 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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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 2 janvier 2026.
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Edinburgh

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 5/3

06:05-15:00

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

jeu. 12/3

16:59-17:40

2 stops17h 41m

£476

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 4/2

07:25-17:47

2 stops18h 22m

San Francisco

dim. 8/2

06:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£478

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 2/2

09:25-21:05

2 stops19h 40m

San Francisco

dim. 8/2

01:30-07:55

2 stops22h 25m

£478

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 5/3

09:25-23:09

2 stops21h 44m

San Francisco

mer. 18/3

16:55-09:30

1 stop33h 35m

£480

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 30/4

07:00-13:50

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

jeu. 7/5

14:10-17:40

2 stops19h 30m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ven. 13/2

09:25-09:32

2 stops32h 07m

San Francisco

sam. 21/2

00:43-07:55

3 stops23h 12m

£485

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 10/2

09:25-17:34

1 stop16h 09m

San Francisco

mar. 24/2

10:35-07:55

1 stop13h 20m

£485

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 13/1

17:00-11:50

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

jeu. 26/2

15:40-21:35

1 stop21h 55m

£488

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 4/2

18:55-22:49

2 stops35h 54m

San Jose

dim. 8/2

14:32-10:10

2 stops35h 38m

£503

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dim. 1/2

20:20-21:29

2 stops33h 09m

San Jose

dim. 22/2

06:00-10:05

2 stops20h 05m

£529

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Deals found on 30/12

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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 £373). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of £497). 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 2 janvier 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
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,418 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,675 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,634 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 £476, Finnair can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 16h 55m. 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 - Oakland and Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Jose.

  • 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.

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    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 £373). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of £497). 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
British AirwaysCheapest£396Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£411Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£433Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£447Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£461Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapest£507Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£536Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£541Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£545Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£558Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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