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$623+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — EDI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$752
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$623
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$946
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/19:00 amSMF - EDI
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:15 amEDI - SMF
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$752
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:55 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 11/68:40 amEDI - SMF
2 stops20h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$754
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/18:35 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/2312:30 pmEDI - SMF
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$759
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 10/294:55 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/58:40 amEDI - SMF
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$768
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 9/118:30 amSMF - EDI
1 stop14h 50mAir Canada
Mon 9/229:00 amEDI - SMF
2 stops34h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$840
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 11/246:30 amSMF - EDI
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Tue 12/25:45 amEDI - SMF
2 stops18h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/27$880
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:25 pmSMF - EDI
1 stop15h 40mKLM
Tue 9/309:00 amEDI - SMF
1 stop21h 56mKLM
Deal found 4/28$928
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 10/2912:25 pmSMF - EDI
3 stops27h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/55:45 amEDI - SMF
3 stops24h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,070
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/122:11 pmSMF - EDI
2 stops24h 34mLufthansa
Sat 7/196:15 amEDI - SMF
2 stops24h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$3,784

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

9:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

6:15 am-3:14 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$752

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

8:35 pm-10:35 am

2 stops30h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

12:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$759

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

8:31 am-9:20 am

2 stops16h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/22

8:30 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$818

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/22

9:00 am-11:47 am

2 stops34h 47m

$840

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/30

9:00 am-10:56 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$928

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/14

9:00 am-10:56 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$1,000

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

1:06 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops24h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-10:14 pm

3 stops24h 14m

$1,108

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

2:11 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/19

6:15 am-10:43 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$3,784

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

4:35 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$623

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Deals found on 4/28

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh

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 Sacramento to Edinburgh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Sacramento-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 85 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 $1,317). 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 April 29, 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 April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,346 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Canada
7.0
Good
9,228 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Currently priced at $759, United Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Edinburgh and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $818 and $840, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh for 29% 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 $1,317). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$688Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$742Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$750Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$760Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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