Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £285

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
7 Mar — 14 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 5 February 2026.

Wed 29/405:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Mon 11/519:30
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/2£431
Mon 20/407:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/517:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£457
Wed 4/314:35
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:40
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£460
Fri 6/306:45
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£472
Fri 27/206:45
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/317:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£473
Sat 7/308:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£482
Fri 27/208:25
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Sun 8/321:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2£509
Tue 24/319:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£511
Sun 22/306:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£538
Mon 20/417:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/2£544

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£411

One-way from

£285

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£440
1/3-8/3
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 09m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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

Wed 29/4

05:55-13:50

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:30-17:35

1 stop14h 05m

£431

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

17:05-11:45

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

21:54-07:05

1 stop25h 11m

£544

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

17:00-14:40

2 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

16:45-16:15

2 stops15h 30m

£550

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

06:05-14:20

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 26/3

13:50-22:30

1 stop25h 40m

£552

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

£552

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

10:55-00:52

2 stops21h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

14:33-15:15

2 stops17h 42m

£563

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

20:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

16:40-21:35

1 stop21h 55m

£573

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

06:00-20:10

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

15:40-23:15

1 stop24h 35m

£578

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-23:01

2 stops21h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

16:40-21:35

1 stop21h 55m

£587

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

06:05-15:00

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

18:30-17:00

1 stop15h 30m

£589

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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 30 January 2026.

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 £367). 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 5 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.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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 British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. 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?

    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 48% 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 £367). 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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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 5 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£296Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
United AirlinesCheapest£405Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
British AirwaysCheapest£407Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
KLMCheapest£426Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Air FranceCheapest£442Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£459Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£473Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£499Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£528Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£532Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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