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$330+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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.
SFO — EDI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$685
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$428
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

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February

Average price

$852
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:40 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops56h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/207:45 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops52h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$627
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/177:25 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/247:45 amEDI - SFO
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$685
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:35 amSFO - EDI
1 stop15h 40mJetBlue
Thu 10/1611:30 amEDI - SFO
1 stop17h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$696
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/305:45 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 15mAer Lingus
Tue 4/88:35 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/21$707
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/214:35 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 9/305:50 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$732
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 55mFinnair
Wed 3/127:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 35mFinnair
Deal found 1/20$749
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/64:35 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Tue 4/229:00 amEDI - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$751
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:20 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:35 amEDI - SFO
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$754
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/510:50 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Tue 4/222:05 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/20$760
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/78:25 amSFO - EDI
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2312:30 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$762
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/211:10 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop37h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/284:30 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop26h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$773
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:05 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Wed 4/238:30 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$780

Find flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

5:45 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/8

8:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$707

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

5:30 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

5:45 am-4:40 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$717

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

11:55 am-7:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-11:36 am

2 stops34h 36m

$744

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

8:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

7:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$748

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

8:30 am-7:20 am

2 stops38h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/8

9:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$757

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

1:40 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

7:25 am-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$762

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

10:41 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/21

8:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$766

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

5:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/18

6:05 am-5:37 pm

2 stops19h 32m

$769

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

6:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/23

10:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$791

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

11:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/19

11:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$793

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Edinburgh. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Edinburgh is Aer Lingus. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $707 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways, starting at $717 and $738 round-trip. Aer Lingus is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $428 on Aer Lingus. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $650 and British Airways from $1,237 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have layovers, most of them stop in London.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $37 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Edinburgh layover in Dublin least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$628Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$631Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$646Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$647Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$715Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$717Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$734Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$739Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$775Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$781Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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