Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £338
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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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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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 7 November 2025.
Thu 4/1213:25EDI - SFO
2 stops30h 24mFinnair
Thu 11/1206:00SFO - EDI
2 stops26h 35mFinnair
Deal found 6/11£593
Thu 4/1209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1213:00SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£596
Wed 26/1112:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1223:59SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£604
Wed 26/1106:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Sun 7/1213:35SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£615
Sun 23/1119:15EDI - SFO
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Sat 10/119:25SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/11£663
Mon 22/1207:55EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£673
Sun 23/1106:05EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Sat 10/108:25SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£675
Sun 23/1112:30EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/123:59SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£682
Best flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Fri 1/519:10EDI - SFO
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/516:45SFO - EDI
1 stop17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/11£466
Tue 13/107:50EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 26/220:40SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11£547
Tue 13/111:00EDI - SFO
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/210:20SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£552
Wed 25/206:00EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mDelta
Wed 11/316:40SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/11£556
Fri 3/419:40EDI - SFO
2 stops51h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 17/416:45SFO - EDI
2 stops33h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11£525
Wed 25/207:50EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 11/318:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£558
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 23/1119:15EDI - SFO
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Sat 10/119:25SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 6/11£663
Sun 23/1106:05EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Sat 10/108:25SFO - EDI
2 stops19h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£675
Sun 23/1112:30EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/123:59SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£682
Wed 26/1112:30EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1223:59SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£604
Wed 26/1106:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Sun 7/1213:35SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£615
Thu 4/1213:25EDI - SFO
2 stops30h 24mFinnair
Thu 11/1206:00SFO - EDI
2 stops26h 35mFinnair
Deal found 6/11£593
Thu 4/1209:25EDI - SFO
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1213:00SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£596
Mon 22/1207:55EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1217:20SFO - EDI
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£673
One-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Mon 15/1216:35EDI - SFO
2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£338
Tue 25/1108:25EDI - SFO
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£356
Mon 24/1120:20EDI - SFO
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£396
Wed 24/1206:35EDI - SFO
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£401
Thu 15/109:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£428
Mon 24/1108:20EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11£435
Sun 21/1206:00EDI - SFO
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£440
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SFO
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£441
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 7 November 2025.
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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Edinburgh
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San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 1/5
19:10-14:40
1 stop27h 30m
San Francisco
Mon 11/5
16:45-18:25
1 stop17h 40m
£466
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
£525
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 13/1
07:50-15:00
1 stop15h 10m
San Francisco
Thu 26/2
20:40-20:20
1 stop15h 40m
£547
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 13/1
11:00-11:50
1 stop32h 50m
San Francisco
Thu 26/2
10:20-10:40
2 stops16h 20m
£552
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
06:00-13:25
1 stop15h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 11/3
16:40-15:25
1 stop15h 45m
£556
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 25/2
07:50-15:00
1 stop15h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 11/3
18:30-17:05
1 stop15h 35m
£558
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 15/12
16:35-14:30
2 stops53h 55m
£338
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 25/11
08:25-14:30
2 stops38h 05m
£356
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 24/12
06:35-20:10
1 stop21h 35m
£401
EdinburghSan Francisco
EDI - SFO
EDISFO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 24/11
22:30-14:30
3 stops48h 00m
£422
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco
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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 31 October 2025.
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.
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 £396). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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 7 November 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.
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 7 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic
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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Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 15h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 20m. 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 £407, 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 31% 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 £396). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £477). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
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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 7 November 2025.
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