What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £515.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 18h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Edinburgh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5047 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco round-trip?

Iberia, at £169, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Delta. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 74% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Aer Lingus, British Airways or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SFO?

When flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Prices

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 16 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £481). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £822). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to San Francisco flights typically cost between £451 and £620 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £415 on British Airways (14 Nov–18 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue 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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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

Aer Lingus

7.3

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10.0

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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

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7.1

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10.0

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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

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Robert,Jul 2026

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First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

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First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 18h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Edinburgh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5047 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco round-trip?
Iberia, at £169, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Delta. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 74% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £481). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £822). 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

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Iberia	Cheapest£169	Average£556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£182	Average£652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	Cheapest£398	Average£769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	Cheapest£431	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£443	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£447	Average£604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£469	Average£530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£476	Average£689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£505	Average£698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£534	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 16 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to San Francisco flights typically cost between £451 and £620 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £415 on British Airways (14 Nov–18 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £515.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue 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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Edinburgh to San Francisco flights typically cost between £451 and £620 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £415 on British Airways (14 Nov–18 Nov).