Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco from £263

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
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 11 March 2026.

Wed 15/417:50
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£428
Wed 26/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 17/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/3£459
Wed 9/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 30/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/3£463
Sat 25/418:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops51h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 2/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/3£481
Tue 21/406:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/417:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£484
Thu 10/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/3£484
Tue 8/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 29/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/3£486

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£263

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£594
15/4-30/4
  • 15/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
6/6
  • 6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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

£519

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

18:50-14:40

2 stops51h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

16:45-09:30

2 stops56h 45m

£530

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

19:40-14:40

2 stops27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 18/5

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

£558

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

05:45-11:45

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

11:00-16:30

2 stops21h 30m

£594

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

06:40-13:50

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

15:17-08:30

1 stop33h 13m

£600

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

05:45-18:59

2 stops21h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

09:00-09:20

1 stop16h 20m

£601

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

07:00-13:50

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

16:15-19:35

2 stops19h 20m

£603

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/4

12:30-23:52

2 stops19h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

08:10-08:05

2 stops15h 55m

£615

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

10:30-20:51

1 stop18h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

19:30-07:40

1 stop28h 10m

£619
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

05:45-11:45

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

20:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

£625

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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 6 March 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 £273). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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 11 March 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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

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  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, and British Airways fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 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?

    United Airlines, at £412, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco for 32% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of £273). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £462). 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
United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£420Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£428Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£434Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest£450Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£468Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£472Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£482Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£515Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£538Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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