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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £295

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
21 May — 28 May1
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 21 April 2026.

Mon 2/1108:35
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Mon 9/1120:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop13h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 18/4£327
Sat 23/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 28/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/4£489
Thu 21/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 27/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/4£490
Wed 16/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 23/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops42h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/4£533
Thu 4/607:45
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/617:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£539
Fri 8/507:35
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/517:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£539
Sat 9/508:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/517:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£552
Wed 6/509:20
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/517:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£554
Mon 30/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/1216:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/4£555

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£295

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£620
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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28/6
  • 28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£536

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£582

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

16:40-18:25

1 stop17h 45m

£594

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

07:45-12:00

3 stops36h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

06:00-10:10

3 stops20h 10m

£652

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£675
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

11:30-21:09

2 stops17h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

12:45-10:35

1 stop13h 50m

£698

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

09:15-23:10

2 stops21h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

10:29-10:40

2 stops16h 11m

£704

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

15:35-18:32

2 stops34h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

19:30-07:40

2 stops52h 10m

£718

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/7

06:20-13:50

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

16:35-23:05

1 stop22h 30m

£719

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

09:40-18:04

1 stop16h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

10:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

£721

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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 17 April 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £490). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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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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 21 April 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
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,520 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,938 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,905 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 36h 25m. 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?

    Iberia, at £169, 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 72% 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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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £490). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £735). 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
IberiaCheapest£169Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£410Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£418Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£426Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£431Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£448Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£465Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£469Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£477Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£502Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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