$258+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI)
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SFO — EDI
Mar 13 — Mar 201
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to EdinburghExplore 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 February 11, 2026.
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 February 11, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 10/164:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops33h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/187:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$545
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/279:25 pm
EDI
- SFO
2 stops47h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$568
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 10/174:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/197:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$575
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/234:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops55h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/267:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$601
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/177:50 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$620
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/84:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:50 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$630
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/194:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/275:00 pm
EDI
- SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$635
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/317:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$640
Best flights from San Francisco to EdinburghDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 8/1010:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop25h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 8/209:15 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop34h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$707
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop17h 25m
British Airways
Tue 5/1910:25 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop15h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10![British Airways logo]()
$713
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 5/34:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/77:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$740
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:30 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop14h 30m
British Airways
Mon 5/188:30 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop25h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10![British Airways logo]()
$713
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 4/79:30 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop29h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 4/249:00 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop32h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8![United Airlines logo]()
$759
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/64:59 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops17h 36m
British Airways
Thu 4/1611:25 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop19h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 2/11![British Airways logo]()
$751
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to EdinburghDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated February 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated February 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:50 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/1611:00 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop37h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$736
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:25 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/46:15 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$721
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:50 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/94:20 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop26h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$737
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:50 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop36h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/194:20 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/24:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:50 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$743
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/84:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/247:50 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$630
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 3/84:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop35h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 3/248:30 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop23h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/8![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$740
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:40 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/177:50 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$620
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:25 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops19h 50m
British Airways
Thu 3/2611:25 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop16h 22m
British Airways
Deal found 2/11![British Airways logo]()
$732
One-way flights from San Francisco to EdinburghSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 8/84:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops31h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/8![Air Canada logo]()
$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 8/84:30 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop30h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8![United Airlines logo]()
$263
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/710:03 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops16h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10![British Airways logo]()
$265
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/154:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop16h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10![British Airways logo]()
$267
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/77:00 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/7![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$283
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/81:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop14h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/11![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$284
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/167:30 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops51h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/9![Air Canada logo]()
$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/155:05 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops18h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/9![Air Canada logo]()
$288
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/244:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop17h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10![British Airways logo]()
$290
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $568 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $258 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $828 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that are best for you.
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Price
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 8/10
10:45 pm-8:25 am
1 stop25h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 8/20
9:15 am-11:21 am
1 stop34h 06m
$707
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Tue 5/12
4:35 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop17h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 5/19
10:25 am-5:40 pm
1 stop15h 15m
$713
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Tue 5/12
7:30 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop14h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 5/18
8:30 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop25h 20m
$713
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 5/3
4:45 pm-9:30 am
2 stops32h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/7
7:10 pm-2:40 pm
1 stop27h 30m
$740
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 4/6
4:59 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops17h 36m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 4/16
11:25 am-10:52 pm
1 stop19h 27m
$751
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Tue 4/7
9:30 pm-10:35 am
1 stop29h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 4/24
9:00 am-9:23 am
1 stop32h 23m
$759
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 7/25
8:58 pm-7:40 am
2 stops26h 42m
$263
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 8/8
4:30 pm-7:20 am
1 stop30h 50m
$263
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 8/8
6:25 pm-7:20 am
2 stops28h 55m
$263
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 7/15
4:35 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop18h 00m
$278
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh in February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Edinburgh
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.
Booking 63 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $547). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $913). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $666.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.
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 February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Aer Lingus from San Francisco 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.
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayThomas,Mar 2025
SFO - TPE
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$245 | Average$1,044 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$598 | Average$675 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$673 | Average$920 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$684 | Average$969 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$688 | Average$865 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$696 | Average$881 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$698 | Average$846 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$716 | Average$1,016 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$741 | Average$1,320 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$810 | Average$1,158 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% |