Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £528.

Question 2

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

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Flights via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.

Question 3

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

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London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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

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Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Airlines like Virgin Atlantic fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 20h 10m. 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.

Question 6

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

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Delta, at £300, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Iberia and British Airways. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 7

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

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The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is 84 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

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When booking a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, Air France or Finnair as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 22% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 14

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco, book at least 45 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 16% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £475 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £581.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Edinburgh in February are about £576 on average during February, but can be found for as low as £388.

Question 16

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to San Francisco from Edinburgh? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	£516
One-way from	£461
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£715

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest£300	Average£557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Iberia	Cheapest£394	Average£716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
British Airways	Cheapest£399	Average£519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£410	Average£547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£434	Average£560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	Cheapest£440	Average£554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Air France	Cheapest£448	Average£768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£464	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£483	Average£604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£506	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £461

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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