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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area from £241

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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 21 February 2026.

Wed 22/409:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/2£474
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£479
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£480
Sun 1/308:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£502
Thu 30/420:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops50h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 7/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/2£507
Sat 25/418:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/2£509
Tue 24/312:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/411:55
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£529
Sat 2/506:00
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops23h 59m
British Airways
Tue 5/512:46
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops25h 34m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2£597
Tue 7/409:40
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops20h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 14/406:30
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops20h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2£643
Sat 2/511:30
EDI
-
SJC
1 stop15h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 5/512:56
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops35h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2£670
Sat 25/420:35
EDI
-
SJC
2 stops33h 24m
British Airways
Sat 9/512:46
SJC
-
EDI
2 stops22h 04m
British Airways
Deal found 21/2£707
Wed 8/709:00
EDI
-
SJC
1 stop17h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 22/707:15
SJC
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£743

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£241

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£510
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 22/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% 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 21 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-16:15

2 stops15h 30m

£474

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

20:15-14:40

2 stops50h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:45-18:05

2 stops41h 20m

£507

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£534

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

11:25-19:11

1 stop15h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

22:16-08:30

1 stop26h 14m

£575

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

16:45-14:40

2 stops37h 55m

£576

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

06:00-22:59

2 stops24h 59m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

12:46-22:20

2 stops25h 34m

£597

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/4

09:40-22:36

2 stops20h 56m

San Jose

Tue 14/4

06:30-10:35

2 stops20h 05m

£643

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

11:30-18:31

1 stop15h 01m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

12:56-08:05

2 stops35h 09m

£670

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

20:35-21:59

2 stops33h 24m

San Jose

Sat 9/5

12:46-18:50

2 stops22h 04m

£707

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/7

09:00-18:49

1 stop17h 49m

San Jose

Wed 22/7

07:15-11:50

1 stop20h 35m

£743

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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 £347). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of £461). 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 21 February 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
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,457 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
679 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,533 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,458 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,756 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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

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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 £643, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 20h 56m. 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.

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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 £347). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of £461). 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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DeltaCheapest£300Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£407Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£411Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£433Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£450Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£467Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£481Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£514Average£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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