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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £279

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Wed 29/405:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Mon 11/516:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£432
Thu 26/214:40
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/316:40
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£462
Sun 20/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 3/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£482
Wed 22/409:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/2£492
Wed 11/313:20
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop33h 40m
British Airways
Sun 15/321:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 10/2£504
Thu 30/420:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops26h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 7/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/2£504
Tue 31/315:35
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/408:10
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£515
Fri 6/309:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
British Airways
Wed 11/318:30
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£518

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£432

One-way from

£279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£503
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 21m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

14:40-14:35

2 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

16:40-22:05

2 stops21h 25m

£464

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-16:15

2 stops15h 30m

£492

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

20:15-14:40

2 stops26h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:45-18:05

2 stops41h 20m

£504

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

19:40-14:40

2 stops51h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

16:45-18:05

2 stops17h 20m

£528

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 31/3

10:25-19:00

2 stops40h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

08:30-23:00

2 stops30h 30m

£536

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/3

21:15-23:14

2 stops33h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

19:30-22:50

1 stop19h 20m

£541

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£551

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:30-12:50

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

14:55-16:30

2 stops17h 35m

£552

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

05:50-12:50

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

16:40-21:35

1 stop21h 55m

£554

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

17:00-12:50

1 stop26h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

16:40-21:35

1 stop21h 55m

£554

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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 6 February 2026.

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 £343). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £467). 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 12 February 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,452 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,449 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,780 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,733 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 Scandinavian Airlines fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 37h 20m. 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.

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

    Delta, at £296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and British Airways. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 50% 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 £343). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £467). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£296Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£406Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£414Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£427Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£443Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£460Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£474Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£507Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£529Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£533Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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