Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £319

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
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 5 December 2025.

Thu 18/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/119:25SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£836
Thu 18/1206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Sat 24/107:00SFO - EDI
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£847
Mon 15/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 31mLufthansa
Thu 18/1212:55SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12£852
Thu 18/1205:50EDI - SFO
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Sat 24/109:50SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/12£860
Fri 5/1209:25EDI - SFO
1 stop18h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/1208:40SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12£872
Thu 18/1220:20EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 15mAer Lingus
Sat 24/117:20SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/12£990

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£319

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£768
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 4/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

19:40-14:40

2 stops51h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

16:45-10:15

2 stops33h 30m

£490

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

09:25-17:34

1 stop16h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

23:56-07:55

2 stops23h 59m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

08:40-06:55

1 stop15h 15m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

09:25-23:17

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

16:55-09:30

1 stop33h 35m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

09:25-17:35

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

21:45-09:30

1 stop28h 45m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

09:25-18:16

1 stop16h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop26h 10m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

09:25-23:17

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

09:25-18:16

1 stop16h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

00:43-07:55

2 stops23h 12m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

09:25-23:59

2 stops22h 34m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:20-09:30

1 stop27h 10m

£517

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

09:25-21:19

2 stops19h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

21:45-09:30

1 stop28h 45m

£517

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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 28 November 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 £379). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £483). 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 5 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.

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 5 December 2025.
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.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

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 Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 16h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 34h 51m. 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?

    Iberia, at £171, 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 70% 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?

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  • 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 £379). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £483). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£171Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£400Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£415Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£437Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£446Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£452Average£751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£472Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapest£512Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£527Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£542Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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