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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £242

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 January 2026.

Wed 8/409:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Wed 15/419:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£399
Wed 25/212:45
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/320:25
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£466
Mon 2/307:40
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/323:55
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£471
Fri 20/206:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Lufthansa
Fri 27/218:50
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/1£476
Wed 4/207:25
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops19h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 8/206:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1£479
Fri 6/308:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/319:50
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£479
Mon 2/309:25
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops24h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 16/323:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1£481
Thu 5/309:25
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops22h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 18/316:55
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop33h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£485
Tue 10/308:25
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 20/318:44
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops29h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1£487

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£399

One-way from

£242

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£520
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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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 22 January 2026.
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Edinburgh

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

09:15-17:30

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

19:20-20:20

1 stop17h 00m

£399

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

07:40-16:30

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

23:55-06:55

1 stop24h 00m

£471

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

07:25-18:52

2 stops19h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

06:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£479

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

08:10-16:30

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

19:50-23:15

1 stop20h 25m

£479

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/3

12:30-21:20

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

09:25-01:28

2 stops24h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

08:25-17:35

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

18:44-06:55

2 stops29h 11m

£487

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-22:47

2 stops21h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£487

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

17:30-17:55

2 stops32h 25m

£242

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

19:00-17:55

2 stops30h 55m

£254

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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 16 January 2026.

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 £374). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £499). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,441 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,689 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Airlines like British Airways and United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 16h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 12m. 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?

    Delta, at £301, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 48% 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 £374). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £499). 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

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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£301Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£398Average£519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£434Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£449Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£468Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapest£509Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£538Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£542Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£553Average£750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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