Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £273
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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.
Wed 24/1208:45EDI - SFO
2 stops36h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1210:23SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£520
Mon 29/1209:55EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/107:00SFO - EDI
2 stops26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£537
Thu 25/1209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1210:23SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£550
Mon 29/1209:55EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 24/115:35SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£568
Mon 29/1207:25EDI - SFO
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/120:40SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£574
Wed 24/1210:25EDI - SFO
2 stops34h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1216:11SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£582
Fri 26/1208:25EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1210:23SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£583
Thu 25/1207:30EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/1212:05SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£612
Wed 24/1208:45EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£633
Best flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 5/309:25EDI - SFO
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/323:59SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£496
Tue 13/109:35EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 26/220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£498
Thu 5/306:50EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 52mFinnair
Wed 18/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 10mFinnair
Deal found 17/12£523
Fri 6/310:55EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£527
Wed 4/206:25EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 47mBritish Airways
Wed 18/220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£510
Mon 2/311:00EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 13/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£527
Mon 27/407:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 13/516:35SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£511
Thu 5/306:05EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 18/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£511
Wed 25/206:25EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 11/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£520
Wed 4/306:25EDI - SFO
2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 18/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£520
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 24/1208:45EDI - SFO
2 stops36h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1210:23SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£520
Thu 25/1209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1210:23SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£550
Mon 29/1209:55EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/108:00SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£537
Mon 29/1209:55EDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/117:30SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£544
Mon 12/113:10EDI - SFO
2 stops38h 25mFinnair
Mon 19/114:36SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 39mFinnair
Deal found 17/12£493
Mon 12/108:20EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 18/118:20SFO - EDI
1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£511
Mon 12/120:20EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 19/117:20SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£529
Tue 13/109:35EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 26/220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£498
Fri 30/107:25EDI - SFO
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 6/214:36SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£543
Sat 31/108:15EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£538
One-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Wed 4/318:50EDI - SFO
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£273
Thu 5/307:45EDI - SFO
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£277
Tue 3/318:30EDI - SFO
2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£296
Wed 10/618:35EDI - SFO
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£354
Tue 24/212:45EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£372
Wed 4/307:50EDI - SFO
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£373
Tue 3/308:40EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£376
Sun 24/507:55EDI - SFO
3 stops38h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£382
Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco 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 18 December 2025.
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Edinburgh
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
09:25-23:59
2 stops22h 34m
San Francisco
Mon 9/3
23:59-06:55
2 stops23h 56m
£496
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 13/1
09:35-15:35
1 stop14h 00m
San Francisco
Thu 26/2
20:40-18:45
1 stop14h 05m
£498
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/2
06:25-19:12
2 stops20h 47m
San Francisco
Wed 18/2
20:40-21:55
1 stop17h 15m
£510
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 27/4
07:00-13:50
1 stop14h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 13/5
16:35-16:40
1 stop16h 05m
£511
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
06:05-15:00
1 stop16h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
18:30-17:05
1 stop15h 35m
£511
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
06:25-15:35
2 stops17h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 11/3
21:40-19:50
1 stop15h 10m
£520
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
06:25-15:35
2 stops17h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
21:40-21:55
1 stop17h 15m
£520
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
06:50-18:42
2 stops19h 52m
San Francisco
Wed 18/3
21:40-19:50
1 stop15h 10m
£523
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 6/3
10:55-18:45
1 stop15h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 11/3
18:30-17:05
1 stop15h 35m
£527
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 2/3
11:00-18:45
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Fri 13/3
18:30-15:20
1 stop13h 50m
£527
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 53 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £376). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £501). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £557.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus
from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Airlines like United Airlines and British Airways fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 34m. Edinburgh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5047 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco round-trip?
British Airways, at £399, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and KLM. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £376). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £501). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
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Top 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco. 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 18 December 2025.
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