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$358+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — EDI
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/81:22 pmSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/158:35 amEDI - SAN
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$739
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/89:55 pmSAN - EDI
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1512:30 pmEDI - SAN
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$782
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Wed 12/175:45 pmSAN - EDI
3 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/259:25 amEDI - SAN
2 stops21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,024
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:15 amSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 35mAer Lingus
Wed 12/101:35 pmEDI - SAN
2 stops39h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/4$1,063
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/76:15 amSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 35mAer Lingus
Wed 12/173:20 pmEDI - SAN
2 stops36h 39mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/1$1,373
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:21 amSAN - EDI
2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amEDI - SAN
3 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,580

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(oojo)

One-way from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$812
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

9:25 am-10:44 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$558

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/10

7:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

4:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/6

7:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/10

7:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/6

8:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 2/10

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/9

4:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

1:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/10

4:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$559

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/9

7:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$584

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Edinburgh in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 San Diego-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Diego-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 Diego to Edinburgh

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Edinburgh is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of $554). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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 SAN to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

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

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 December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,063 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,043 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,559 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 San Diego to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    United Airlines and British Airways can get you from San Diego to Edinburgh in just under 17h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5183 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($651), British Airways ($656), and American Airlines ($668) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Edinburgh. United Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Edinburgh are JetBlue ($428), American Airlines ($442), and British Airways ($455).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh (average of $554). Flying from San Diego to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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 San Diego to Edinburgh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$655Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$668Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$714Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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