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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area from £367

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
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 2 December 2025.

Wed 24/1205:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Tue 13/113:55SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 29/11£499
Wed 24/1205:50EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 52mDelta
Tue 13/105:45SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Deal found 29/11£513
Wed 17/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mAir France
Sun 11/115:40SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Deal found 29/11£574
Wed 17/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/109:00SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£582
Wed 24/1209:25EDI - SFO
3 stops42h 46mLufthansa
Tue 13/118:55SFO - EDI
2 stops29h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 29/11£610
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11£612
Sat 27/1206:50EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 10/120:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11£669
Sat 27/1205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sun 11/109:00SFO - EDI
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Deal found 29/11£678
Sat 27/1205:45EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Sat 10/113:55SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Deal found 29/11£679
Thu 25/1209:25EDI - SJC
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1212:56SJC - EDI
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12£720
Sat 27/1206:50EDI - SJC
2 stops23h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 11/111:51SJC - EDI
2 stops17h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/11£797
Mon 29/1207:25EDI - SJC
2 stops23h 14mBritish Airways
Mon 5/108:59SJC - EDI
2 stops20h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/12£1,293

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 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£775
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 22/4-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£458

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/1

13:10-14:35

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

16:40-23:10

3 stops22h 30m

£460

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

06:50-21:29

2 stops22h 39m

San Jose

Tue 20/1

11:51-15:15

2 stops19h 24m

£495

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/1

05:50-11:50

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

13:55-16:05

1 stop18h 10m

£496

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

19:40-14:40

2 stops51h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

16:45-18:05

2 stops17h 20m

£496

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

08:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

21:40-19:50

1 stop15h 10m

£503

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

08:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

14:36-15:15

2 stops16h 39m

£505

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/1

09:25-11:43

2 stops34h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

07:00-07:55

1 stop16h 55m

£506

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

08:40-15:35

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

17:20-19:50

1 stop18h 30m

£506

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-10:25

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

21:45-09:30

1 stop28h 45m

£507

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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 £382). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of £488). 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 2 December 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 2 December 2025.
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
1,426 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

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
1,426 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

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
675 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,500 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

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
1,384 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

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
7,549 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

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 £496, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Edinburgh in 14h. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Finnair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £367. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • 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.

  • 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 £382). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of £488). 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 2 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£173Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£404Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£419Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£441Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£450Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£456Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£470Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapest£517Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£531Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£546Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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