Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £265

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£360

One-way from

£265

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£533
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/2-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 59m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Thu 26/209:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/308:45SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1£360
Thu 26/208:35EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 9/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£367
Fri 27/207:25EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 14/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£368
Thu 26/210:20EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 14/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£373
Mon 2/206:05EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 9/220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£379
Fri 27/208:25EDI - SFO
1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 10/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£381
Sun 1/310:00EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 9/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£386
Wed 25/208:45EDI - SFO
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 12/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£391
Mon 18/510:05EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 14/616:35SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£414
Wed 25/210:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 9/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£425
Tue 24/207:50EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 9/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£426
Tue 24/210:00EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 12/321:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1£430

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Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

07:25-17:47

2 stops18h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

07:25-07:55

2 stops16h 30m

£478

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

06:00-20:10

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

08:45-06:55

1 stop15h 10m

£480

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

09:25-21:20

2 stops19h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

20:52-09:30

2 stops29h 38m

£480

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

12:30-22:47

2 stops18h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

11:30-21:20

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

09:25-17:35

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

08:45-06:55

1 stop15h 10m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/3

12:30-21:20

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£481

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:15-19:14

3 stops41h 59m

£265

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

06:10-17:55

2 stops43h 45m

£269

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

13:00-13:57

3 stops56h 57m

£277

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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 2 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 £373). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £498). 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 9 January 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 United Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 18h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 48m. 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 £373). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £498). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£301Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£397Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£434Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£448Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£468Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapest£509Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£538Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£542Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£547Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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