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 American Airlines and Aer Lingus, starting at $605 and $646 round-trip. JetBlue is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 American Airlines, Air Canada or JetBlue 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 $48 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 23 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 27% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $871 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $894.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Edinburgh from San Francisco average $940. You can even find prices in February for less than $940, as users have found deals to Edinburgh from as low as $635. 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 43%.

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 August 14, 2025.

Mon 9/299:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop35h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$697

Sat 10/48:10 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop29h 45mLEVEL

Sat 10/188:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop17h 35mLEVEL

Deal found 8/12

$698

Sun 11/91:00 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/2012:40 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$700

Sat 11/85:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 25mAer Lingus

Wed 11/129:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 00mAer Lingus

Deal found 8/11

$707

Wed 10/16:30 amSFO - EDI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/169:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop33h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$708

Mon 9/227:00 amSFO - EDI

1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/1212:30 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$709

Mon 9/297:25 amSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 55mAir Canada

Thu 10/169:00 amEDI - SFO

2 stops18h 51mAir Canada

Deal found 8/13

$710

Wed 9/248:40 amSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/119:25 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$711

Wed 10/16:30 amSFO - EDI

1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/1712:30 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$712

Mon 9/221:15 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/139:25 amEDI - SFO

2 stops22h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$714

Wed 9/248:40 amSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/129:25 amEDI - SFO

2 stops21h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$715

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Tue 9/3010:45 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop27h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop35h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$697

Sat 10/48:10 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop29h 45mLEVEL

Sat 10/188:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop17h 35mLEVEL

Deal found 8/12

$698

Sun 11/91:00 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/2012:40 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$700

Sat 11/85:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 25mAer Lingus

Wed 11/129:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop14h 00mAer Lingus

Deal found 8/11

$707

Mon 9/299:20 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop35h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$697

Wed 10/16:30 amSFO - EDI

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/169:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop33h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$708

Wed 10/18:25 amSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/99:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop32h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$708

Wed 10/16:30 amSFO - EDI

1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop35h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$708

Wed 10/151:02 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 33mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/219:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop19h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$708

Mon 9/225:15 amSFO - EDI

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/139:25 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$709

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Fri 8/229:28 amSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 42mBritish Airways

Sat 8/3011:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop15h 53mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$871

Fri 8/226:30 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/3011:35 amEDI - SFO

2 stops19h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$883

Sat 8/2311:40 amSFO - EDI

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/211:15 amEDI - SFO

2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$845

Sat 8/234:55 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/49:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$854

Sat 8/232:45 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/211:05 amEDI - SFO

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$859

Sat 8/237:25 amSFO - EDI

2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/49:00 amEDI - SFO

1 stop19h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$869

Sat 8/233:21 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops18h 54mBritish Airways

Thu 9/42:00 pmEDI - SFO

2 stops17h 16mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/13

$898

Sat 8/237:00 amSFO - EDI

2 stops16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Thu 9/411:35 amEDI - SFO

2 stops17h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$959

Mon 9/155:40 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop18h 55mAer Lingus

Fri 9/268:35 amEDI - SFO

1 stop15h 15mAer Lingus

Deal found 8/13

$719

Mon 9/227:00 amSFO - EDI

1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/1212:30 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$709

Mon 9/224:30 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 11/107:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/13

$717

Wed 9/248:40 amSFO - EDI

1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/119:25 amEDI - SFO

1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$711

One-way flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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Sat 10/257:35 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$262

Sun 9/2810:15 amSFO - EDI

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$268

Tue 10/214:20 pmSFO - EDI

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$269

Wed 9/245:50 amSFO - EDI

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$276

Fri 9/2610:15 amSFO - EDI

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$277

Sat 9/2710:15 amSFO - EDI

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$278

Thu 10/234:20 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$286

Thu 10/94:35 pmSFO - EDI

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$288

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9:20 pm-10:35 am

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8:10 pm-9:55 am

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1:00 pm-9:55 pm

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2 stops35h 25m

$700

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SFO - EDI

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Sat 11/8

5:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

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9:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

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Wed 10/1

6:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop20h 05m

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9:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop33h 33m

$708

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Wed 10/1

8:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

9:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

$708

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

6:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/14

9:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop35h 58m

$708

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

1:02 pm-10:35 am

1 stop13h 33m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

9:00 am-8:53 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$708

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

5:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/13

9:25 am-6:16 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$709

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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 $1,249). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada 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

8.0

Very good

7,984 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

7,984 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,984 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

8,915 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,984 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

9,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,984 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

7.1

Good

1,214 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,984 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

7,268 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,984 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 JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $245 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Aer Lingus, starting at $605 and $646 round-trip. JetBlue is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 $48 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 $1,249). 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$1,107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$605	Average$822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Aer Lingus	Cheapest$646	Average$950	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Lufthansa	Cheapest$666	Average$1,178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$685	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$711	Average$1,041	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$734	Average$1,003	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$749	Average$972	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
WestJet	Cheapest$773	Average$1,142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
KLM	Cheapest$775	Average$1,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$262+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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