How long is the flight from Scotland to San Francisco?

For as low as £636, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Scotland in 21h 48m. The distance from Scotland to San Francisco is about 5021 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Scotland to San Francisco?

When deciding which route to take from Scotland to San Francisco consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco, Glasgow Intl - San Francisco or Aberdeen Dyce - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Scotland to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Scotland to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Aer Lingus or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to San Francisco as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Scotland?

Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Scotland.

Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Scotland to San Francisco?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to San Francisco.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to San Francisco?

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to San Francisco (average of £600). Flying from Scotland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £784). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Scotland to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Scotland to San Francisco flights typically cost between £713 and £789 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £518 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–20 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from Scotland to San Francisco is 87 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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Scotland?
Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Scotland.
How long is the flight from Scotland to San Francisco?
For as low as £636, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Scotland in 21h 48m. The distance from Scotland to San Francisco is about 5021 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Scotland to San Francisco?
When deciding which route to take from Scotland to San Francisco consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco, Glasgow Intl - San Francisco or Aberdeen Dyce - San Francisco as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Scotland to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to San Francisco (average of £600). Flying from Scotland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £784). 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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Iberia	Cheapest£169	Average£557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£183	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£432	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£443	Average£611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£444	Average£575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£446	Average£530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£470	Average£531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£477	Average£674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£506	Average£699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£535	Average£742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights

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Scotland to San Francisco flights typically cost between £713 and £789 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £518 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–20 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to San Francisco?

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Scotland to San Francisco flights typically cost between £713 and £789 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £518 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–20 Nov).