What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 05m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $666.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh can take about 17h 05m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $714. The distance from San Francisco to Edinburgh is about 5047 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Edinburgh is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $245 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic, starting at $665 and $696 round-trip. JetBlue is 74% 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 $231 on Iberia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $263 and WestJet from $353 one-way.

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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Consider British Airways, United Airlines or Aer Lingus 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 $32 per day.

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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.

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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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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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 December 28, 2025.

Mon 12/298:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways

Thu 1/84:10 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops25h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/27

$835

Fri 12/267:25 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop16h 30mSWISS

Mon 1/127:40 amEDI - SFO

2 stops37h 40mSWISS

Deal found 12/25

$852

Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - EDI

2 stops22h 45mDelta

Thu 1/86:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops20h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$864

Fri 12/261:55 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 10mKLM

Mon 1/1211:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop32h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/25

$874

Fri 12/2612:50 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops20h 00mLufthansa

Mon 1/1212:45 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops32h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 12/26

$882

Wed 12/315:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways

Mon 1/128:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$918

Sun 12/288:20 amSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 10mLufthansa

Sun 1/111:00 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops32h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/27

$927

Sun 12/283:51 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops17h 09mBritish Airways

Sun 1/116:30 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/25

$928

Best flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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 December 28, 2025.

Sun 3/15:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 3/198:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/25

$714

Mon 1/196:50 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/2811:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$721

Mon 2/168:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 3/23:15 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$718

Fri 3/137:50 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 3/2011:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$731

Sun 2/155:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 2/237:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/27

$719

Sat 1/2411:40 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways

Fri 2/67:25 amEDI - SFO

2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/24

$741

Wed 2/185:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Wed 2/258:45 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/26

$744

Tue 2/178:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 2/267:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/26

$744

Tue 2/178:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 2/247:50 amEDI - SFO

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/26

$744

Sun 2/158:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 2/258:45 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/26

$744

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Sat 1/176:50 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 1/2311:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$729

Sat 1/171:10 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop36h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/244:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$784

Mon 1/196:50 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 1/2811:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop37h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$721

Mon 1/197:00 amSFO - EDI

2 stops21h 00mLufthansa

Wed 1/289:25 amEDI - SFO

1 stop20h 12mLufthansa

Deal found 12/27

$798

Thu 1/226:50 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sat 1/314:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$748

Thu 1/221:00 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/315:30 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$800

Sat 1/2411:40 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways

Fri 2/62:45 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops26h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/27

$743

Sat 1/247:30 amSFO - EDI

3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/312:25 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$770

Sat 1/2411:40 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways

Sat 1/317:15 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/27

$818

Mon 1/265:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 2/27:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop31h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/27

$719

One-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Mon 2/2310:58 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$304

Mon 2/94:35 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$324

Tue 2/105:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 25mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/27

$353

Tue 2/1010:58 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$357

Sun 1/186:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop17h 30mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/27

$359

Fri 1/98:58 amSFO - EDI

3 stops41h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$386

Sun 2/229:28 amSFO - EDI

3 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$403

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Round-trip from	$655 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$304 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,400

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

5:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/19

8:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$714

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

8:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

3:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$718

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

5:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/23

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$719

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/28

11:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$721

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

7:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/20

11:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$731

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

11:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/6

7:25 am-8:10 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$741

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

5:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/25

8:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$744

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/26

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$744

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/24

7:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$744

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

8:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/25

8:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$744

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 San Francisco-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Francisco-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 5 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 $550). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $921). 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 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United 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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 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

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 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

9,113 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 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.

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,412 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 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 Canada

7.1

Good

10,562 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 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

7,616 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 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.

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh can take about 17h 05m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $714. The distance from San Francisco to Edinburgh is about 5047 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Edinburgh is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $245 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic, starting at $665 and $696 round-trip. JetBlue is 74% 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 $231 on Iberia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $263 and WestJet from $353 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 $32 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $550). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $921). 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
JetBlue	Cheapest$245	Average$1,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Aer Lingus	Cheapest$668	Average$906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$696	Average$893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$698	Average$847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$699	Average$1,002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$699	Average$866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$723	Average$995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
WestJet	Cheapest$810	Average$1,225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
Air Canada	Cheapest$817	Average$1,320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
KLM	Cheapest$836	Average$1,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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