How long is the flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Edinburgh in 17h 24m. Fly via United Airlines or Finnair to get the fastest option. The distance between Sacramento and Edinburgh is about 4962 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $691, British Airways will fly you from Sacramento to Edinburgh and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $693 and $714, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

Before booking your flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 72% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 21 days in advance, which can save you up to 24% on flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 21 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $894. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $894.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Edinburgh from Sacramento average $939. You can even find prices in February for less than $939, as users have found deals to Edinburgh from as low as $635. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Edinburgh from Sacramento. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 44%.

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.

$680+ Flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sacramento to Edinburgh flights typically cost between $744 and $994 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $680 on United Airlines (Oct 28-Nov 7).

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Round-trip from	$680 (United Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$856

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 September 11, 2025.

Tue 10/288:00 amSMF - EDI

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/712:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$680

Tue 10/77:01 amSMF - EDI

1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/1511:30 amEDI - SMF

1 stop19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$682

Sat 10/252:31 pmSMF - EDI

3 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/69:25 amEDI - SMF

2 stops19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$685

Sun 10/265:00 amSMF - EDI

2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/79:25 amEDI - SMF

2 stops19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$700

Sat 10/254:39 pmSMF - EDI

2 stops34h 06mDelta

Tue 11/116:00 amEDI - SMF

2 stops21h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$727

Tue 10/288:00 amSMF - EDI

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/912:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$730

Mon 10/275:35 amSMF - EDI

2 stops22h 05mDelta

Tue 11/116:00 amEDI - SMF

2 stops21h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$731

Fri 10/179:20 amSMF - EDI

1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/2212:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$733

Tue 10/285:00 amSMF - EDI

2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/812:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$734

Fri 10/3111:36 amSMF - EDI

2 stops14h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:25 amEDI - SMF

2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$735

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Tue 10/77:01 amSMF - EDI

1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/1511:30 amEDI - SMF

1 stop19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$682

Sun 3/18:27 amSMF - EDI

2 stops22h 48mFinnair

Thu 3/128:15 amEDI - SMF

2 stops20h 47mFinnair

Deal found 9/9

$685

Mon 2/238:00 amSMF - EDI

2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/612:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$684

Tue 10/288:00 amSMF - EDI

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/812:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$730

Sat 10/252:31 pmSMF - EDI

3 stops35h 59mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/39:25 amEDI - SMF

2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$734

Sat 2/2811:59 pmSMF - EDI

2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/1511:30 amEDI - SMF

1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$734

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Tue 10/77:01 amSMF - EDI

1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/1511:30 amEDI - SMF

1 stop19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$682

Fri 10/179:20 amSMF - EDI

1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/2212:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$733

Fri 10/1711:56 amSMF - EDI

2 stops25h 54mBritish Airways

Wed 10/227:40 amEDI - SMF

2 stops22h 51mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/9

$756

Sat 10/258:35 pmSMF - EDI

2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/312:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$746

Tue 10/288:00 amSMF - EDI

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/812:30 pmEDI - SMF

1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$730

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SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/7

7:01 am-8:25 am

1 stop17h 24m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/15

11:30 am-10:43 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$682

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

8:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/6

12:30 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$684

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/1

8:27 am-3:15 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

8:15 am-10:02 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$685

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/8

12:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$730

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

2:31 pm-10:30 am

3 stops35h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/3

9:25 am-10:35 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$734

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

11:59 pm-7:55 am

2 stops23h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/15

11:30 am-7:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$734

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

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 $1,251). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Sacramento to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

8,937 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,361 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Edinburgh?
There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Edinburgh in 17h 24m. Fly via United Airlines or Finnair to get the fastest option. The distance between Sacramento and Edinburgh is about 4962 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh round-trip?
Currently priced at $691, British Airways will fly you from Sacramento to Edinburgh and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $693 and $714, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh for 34% 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 $1,251). 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 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$691	Average$949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$693	Average$927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$714	Average$1,162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$717	Average$1,231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Edinburgh?

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