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$439+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in November or September, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$597
(Expedia)

One-way from

$439
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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November

Average price

$911
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/1810:00 amEDI - SAN
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 2/256:10 pmSAN - EDI
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/28$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/188:55 amEDI - SAN
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/251:34 pmSAN - EDI
2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/114:10 pmEDI - SAN
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/186:10 pmSAN - EDI
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/1710:45 amEDI - SAN
1 stop19h 59mDelta
Mon 3/317:15 amSAN - EDI
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/29$688
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1710:45 amEDI - SAN
1 stop19h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 3/3110:17 pmSAN - EDI
1 stop24h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/29$693
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/216:00 amEDI - SAN
2 stops21h 23mLufthansa
Mon 3/315:15 pmSAN - EDI
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/29$761
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/199:10 amEDI - SAN
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Thu 6/196:20 amSAN - EDI
1 stop17h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/30$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 6/39:00 amEDI - SAN
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/135:00 pmSAN - EDI
2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$900
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/88:55 amEDI - SAN
1 stop15h 10mIberia
Sat 3/297:50 pmSAN - EDI
1 stop14h 25mIberia
Deal found 1/29$1,038
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/255:45 amEDI - SAN
3 stops25h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/47:10 amSAN - EDI
3 stops25h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,318

Find flights from Edinburgh to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Diego 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 30, 2025.

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EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/18

10:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

6:10 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$597

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/18

8:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

1:34 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$664

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/11

4:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

6:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$677

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/17

10:45 am-11:44 pm

1 stop19h 59m

San Diego

Mon 3/31

7:15 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 30m

$688

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/17

10:45 am-11:44 pm

1 stop19h 59m

San Diego

Mon 3/31

10:17 pm-6:45 am

1 stop24h 28m

$693

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/21

6:00 am-8:23 pm

2 stops21h 23m

San Diego

Mon 3/31

5:15 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$761

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/19

9:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop34h 50m

San Diego

Thu 6/19

6:20 am-8:00 am

1 stop17h 40m

$848

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/3

9:00 am-8:58 pm

2 stops19h 58m

San Diego

Fri 6/13

5:00 pm-7:20 am

2 stops30h 20m

$900

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/8

8:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Diego

Sat 3/29

7:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$1,038

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/25

5:45 am-10:51 pm

3 stops25h 06m

San Diego

Tue 3/4

7:10 am-4:10 pm

3 stops25h 00m

$1,318

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Compare providers for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Edinburgh-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Edinburgh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Edinburgh-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Edinburgh-San Diego 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 Edinburgh-San Diego 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 Edinburgh to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic from Edinburgh to San Diego to help guide your decision. 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
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
657 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,153 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Diego. 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 Edinburgh to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($597), American Airlines ($664), and Delta ($688) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to San Diego. British Airways is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to San Diego are WestJet ($659), Aer Lingus ($668), and Lufthansa ($772).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 airline flying from Edinburgh to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to San Diego. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$757Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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