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

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Edinburgh is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $778 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $779 and $782 round-trip. Air Canada is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $300 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $388 and JetBlue from $429 one-way.

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

Consider American Airlines, Air Canada or Air France when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Of the flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have layovers, most of them stop in London.

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights?

Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Edinburgh layover in Dublin least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $44 per day.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh, book at least 28 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 15% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $823 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,050.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Edinburgh from San Francisco average $935. You can even find prices in October for less than $935, as users have found deals to Edinburgh from as low as $599. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Edinburgh from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Mon 7/216:45 amSFO - EDI

2 stops18h 20mAir Canada

Tue 7/2911:15 amEDI - SFO

2 stops19h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12

$778

Mon 9/227:25 amSFO - EDI

2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/289:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops20h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$779

Wed 10/159:34 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2612:10 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$782

Wed 9/37:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 9/147:30 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/12

$786

Wed 7/2311:40 amSFO - EDI

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/309:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops22h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$788

Wed 7/237:05 amSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 15mDelta

Wed 7/309:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 24mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$797

Wed 7/239:35 amSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mKLM

Tue 7/299:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 24mKLM

Deal found 6/11

$798

Sat 9/278:00 amSFO - EDI

1 stop17h 15mJetBlue

Fri 10/311:30 amEDI - SFO

1 stop17h 29mJetBlue

Deal found 6/10

$826

Mon 7/215:50 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 8/211:20 amEDI - SFO

2 stops18h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 6/10

$827

Mon 7/282:45 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops34h 20mWestJet

Sun 8/109:40 amEDI - SFO

3 stops34h 16mWestJet

Deal found 6/10

$828

Sun 7/203:05 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 20mAir France

Mon 7/282:05 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop17h 42mAir France

Deal found 6/11

$837

Sun 12/142:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 15mLufthansa

Mon 12/295:35 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop27h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 6/12

$844

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Mon 7/216:45 amSFO - EDI

2 stops18h 20mAir Canada

Tue 7/2911:15 amEDI - SFO

2 stops19h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 6/12

$778

Mon 9/227:25 amSFO - EDI

2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/289:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops20h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$779

Wed 10/159:34 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/2612:10 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$782

Wed 9/37:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 9/147:30 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/12

$786

Wed 7/2311:40 amSFO - EDI

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/309:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops22h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$788

Wed 7/239:35 amSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mDelta

Fri 8/110:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 46mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$797

Wed 7/239:35 amSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mKLM

Tue 7/299:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 24mKLM

Deal found 6/11

$798

Sat 9/278:00 amSFO - EDI

1 stop17h 15mJetBlue

Fri 10/311:30 amEDI - SFO

1 stop17h 29mJetBlue

Deal found 6/10

$826

Mon 7/215:50 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 8/211:20 amEDI - SFO

2 stops18h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 6/10

$827

Mon 7/282:45 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops34h 20mWestJet

Sun 8/109:40 amEDI - SFO

3 stops34h 16mWestJet

Deal found 6/10

$828

Sun 7/203:05 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 20mAir France

Mon 7/282:05 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop17h 42mAir France

Deal found 6/11

$837

Wed 7/231:55 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops22h 25mIberia

Sat 8/25:55 amEDI - SFO

2 stops26h 13mIberia

Deal found 6/9

$956

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Tue 6/171:25 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/2612:05 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$1,190

Tue 6/1710:51 amSFO - EDI

2 stops36h 29mAir Canada

Wed 6/259:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops34h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 6/9

$1,244

Tue 6/178:25 amSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/249:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops22h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$1,254

Tue 6/177:00 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/911:35 amEDI - SFO

2 stops17h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,262

Tue 6/179:11 amSFO - EDI

2 stops17h 34mDelta

Fri 6/2711:45 amEDI - SFO

2 stops20h 35mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$1,307

Tue 6/175:45 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus

Wed 7/911:55 amEDI - SFO

2 stops17h 56mAer Lingus

Deal found 6/11

$1,789

Tue 6/172:40 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops17h 05mIberia

Tue 6/249:15 amEDI - SFO

2 stops22h 42mIberia

Deal found 6/9

$1,814

Thu 6/196:25 amSFO - EDI

1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 6/299:05 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops33h 38mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/10

$1,445

Fri 6/206:00 amSFO - EDI

1 stop19h 15mJetBlue

Sun 6/2911:30 amEDI - SFO

1 stop22h 27mJetBlue

Deal found 6/12

$1,032

Fri 6/207:40 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops31h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 6/293:35 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops32h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,344

Sat 6/212:45 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops35h 20mWestJet

Tue 6/2411:30 amEDI - SFO

2 stops58h 29mWestJet

Deal found 6/11

$1,524

Sat 6/212:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop19h 40mSWISS

Tue 6/247:00 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops52h 33mSWISS

Deal found 6/11

$4,457

One-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Sun 7/136:00 amSFO - EDI

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$282

Fri 8/227:30 amSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 35mWestJet

Deal found 6/10

$300

Wed 8/275:55 amSFO - EDI

2 stops23h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$388

Sat 7/196:00 amSFO - EDI

1 stop19h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 6/9

$429

Sun 9/215:45 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus

Deal found 6/11

$443

Mon 9/2212:43 amSFO - EDI

2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$468

Sat 8/910:56 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop24h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 6/11

$470

Thu 9/47:25 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop28h 15mIberia

Deal found 6/11

$491

Fri 6/207:00 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$903

Fri 6/2712:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$1,045

Fri 7/47:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 40mSWISS

Deal found 6/11

$1,534

Fri 7/42:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop24h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 6/10

$1,560

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SFO - EDI

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Mon 7/21

6:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/29

11:15 am-11:13 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$778

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

7:25 am-10:35 am

2 stops19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/28

9:00 am-9:47 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$779

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

9:34 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/26

12:10 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$782

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

7:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/14

7:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$786

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

11:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/30

9:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$788

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

7:05 am-9:20 am

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/30

9:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$797

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

9:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/29

9:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$798

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

7:00 am-6:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/2

2:05 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$822

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/3

11:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$826

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

2:45 pm-9:05 am

3 stops34h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/10

9:40 am-11:56 am

3 stops34h 16m

$828

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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

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

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to EDI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Rainfall in Edinburgh 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France from San Francisco 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

8.0

Very good

7,950 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

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,358 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,463 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,623 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Edinburgh is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $778 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $779 and $782 round-trip. Air Canada is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $300 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $388 and JetBlue from $429 one-way.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Of the flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have layovers, most of them stop in London.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?
London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $44 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights?
Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Edinburgh layover in Dublin least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from San Francisco 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$608	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Aer Lingus	Cheapest$658	Average$994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
British Airways	Cheapest$664	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$709	Average$1,029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
United Airlines	Cheapest$711	Average$1,104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$720	Average$1,050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
WestJet	Cheapest$764	Average$1,088	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
KLM	Cheapest$775	Average$1,085	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$775	Average$819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Air Canada	Cheapest$817	Average$1,234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%

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$282+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France from San Francisco 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.