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$580+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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SMF — EDI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$651
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$580
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,659
From Sacramento Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:10 amSMF - EDI
2 stops18h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/239:00 amEDI - SMF
2 stops40h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/18:30 amSMF - EDI
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/239:00 amEDI - SMF
2 stops40h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$654
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:51 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:00 amEDI - SMF
2 stops40h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$694
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/162:32 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops21h 53mIberia
Tue 9/305:30 pmEDI - SMF
2 stops37h 10mIberia
Deal found 6/10$736
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/192:35 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops18h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/276:10 amEDI - SMF
3 stops21h 32mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$929
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 8/22:11 pmSMF - EDI
1 stop34h 14mLufthansa
Wed 8/1311:30 amEDI - SMF
1 stop19h 13mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$979
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:29 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops17h 01mBritish Airways
Tue 9/169:20 pmEDI - SMF
2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,698
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/137:17 amSMF - EDI
2 stops27h 28mFinnair
Sat 7/198:35 pmEDI - SMF
2 stops30h 11mFinnair
Deal found 6/11$2,552
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:15 amSMF - EDI
2 stops16h 30mAir France
Mon 9/299:00 amEDI - SMF
1 stop19h 07mAir France
Deal found 6/11$3,257
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/267:00 amSMF - EDI
1 stop21h 05mKLM
Tue 9/169:00 amEDI - SMF
1 stop21h 56mKLM
Deal found 6/10$5,312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/137:00 amSMF - EDI
1 stop17h 00mDelta
Sat 7/199:00 amEDI - SMF
1 stop21h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/12$6,976

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-9:05 am

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$651

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$654

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

6:51 pm-7:20 am

2 stops28h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops40h 21m

$694

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

2:32 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 53m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/30

5:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$736

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

2:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/27

6:10 am-7:42 pm

3 stops21h 32m

$929

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/2

2:11 pm-8:25 am

1 stop34h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/13

11:30 am-10:43 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$979

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

6:29 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/16

9:20 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,698

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/13

7:17 am-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/19

8:35 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$2,552

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

6:15 am-6:45 am

2 stops16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/29

9:00 am-8:07 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$3,257

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/16

9:00 am-10:56 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$5,312

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,259). 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 SMF to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $651, Air Canada will fly you from Sacramento to Edinburgh and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Iberia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $654 and $736, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,259). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$688Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$712Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$745Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$750Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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