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$334+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI)

SFO — EDI
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Sat 12/54:35 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Sat 12/125:00 pm -
2 stops53h 25m
Deal found 11/6$857
Mon 12/74:35 pm -
1 stop23h 20m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 11/7$864
Wed 12/95:20 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Wed 12/166:30 am -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 11/8$871
Mon 11/309:15 am -
3 stops29h 15m
Sun 12/65:05 pm -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 11/6$878
Wed 12/24:35 pm -
2 stops39h 20m
Fri 12/116:25 am -
1 stop40h 20m
Deal found 11/8$880
Sat 12/264:45 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Fri 1/87:10 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 11/6$892
Sat 12/54:35 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 11/7$914
Tue 11/249:11 pm -
3 stops29h 09m
Fri 12/1111:35 am -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 11/6$917
Wed 12/97:25 pm -
2 stops18h 55m
Mon 12/141:45 pm -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 11/6$922

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$755
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$334
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$929
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Edinburgh Turnhouse flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Edinburgh Turnhouse flights.
From San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse
One-way flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($177 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

6:15 am-11:15 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 3/17

7:36 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 04m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$366

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 5/3

12:45 am-10:35 am

3 stops25h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$374

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

5:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$452

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

4:45 pm-8:55 am

2 stops56h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$509

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

11:46 pm-7:55 am

2 stops24h 09m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$571

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

3:44 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops18h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$592
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 1/16

10:21 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 24m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$617

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 5/3

4:45 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/10

7:10 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$962

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 4/20

8:15 am-8:05 am

2 stops15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/27

12:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$970

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 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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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 16 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 $748). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,410). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Edinburgh flights typically cost between $758 and $1,133 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $755 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andAer 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh can take about 15h 50m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $970. 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 Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $564 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at $564 and $658 round-trip. Air Canada is 46% 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 American Airlines from $258 and United Airlines from $263 one-way.

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

  • 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 Trafalgar Square more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $27 per day.

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

  • 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 $748). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,410). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$564Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$564Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$658Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$684Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$706Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$723Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Aer LingusCheapest$791Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$796Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$822Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$917Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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