$237+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EDI
Jul 25 — Aug 11
Round-trip
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 June 25, 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 June 25, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 8/308:00 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop19h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/99:00 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop18h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$338
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 10/69:00 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop16h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 10/165:45 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$469
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 10/67:00 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 10/172:05 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop17h 04m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$495
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Fri 8/78:10 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop16h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 8/295:45 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$544
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 8/135:36 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops17h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/239:00 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops18h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$546
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 June 25, 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 June 25, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 8/305:50 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops17h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/99:00 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops21h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$340
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 10/2110:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops35h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/177:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$859
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 12/2011:30 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop13h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 12/285:40 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops20h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$692
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 7/57:00 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 7/125:45 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$759
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/1310:30 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops23h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/239:20 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/23![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$866
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 11/147:00 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/257:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/24![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$873
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 9/1411:50 pm
SFO
- EDI
2 stops34h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/217:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/23![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$889
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Mon 8/247:00 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/317:10 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/24![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$889
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Tue 8/2510:40 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops23h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/1710:15 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/23![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$896
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to EdinburghDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated June 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Data last updated June 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Thu 7/211:45 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop25h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 7/511:20 am
EDI
- SFO
2 stops20h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/25![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$707
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 7/57:00 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 7/125:45 am
EDI
- SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$759
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Thu 7/237:10 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 7/302:05 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$555
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 7/268:10 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop16h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 8/32:05 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop16h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$565
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 7/275:40 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops17h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/22:05 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$567
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/2811:30 am
SFO
- EDI
1 stop13h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/22:05 pm
EDI
- SFO
1 stop18h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$564
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 June 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 25, 2026.
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 8/299:48 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop25h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 8/296:00 am
SFO
- EDI
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 8/115:38 pm
SFO
- EDI
3 stops29h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
- EDI
3 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$317
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:00 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops20h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 6/25![WestJet logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/209:39 pm
SFO
- EDI
3 stops49h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Fri 9/181:00 pm
SFO
- EDI
3 stops35h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 6/25![WestJet logo]()
$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 9/186:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
3 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 9/126:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
3 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 9/126:00 am
SFO
- EDI
2 stops20h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 6/25![WestJet logo]()
$345
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 9/234:35 pm
SFO
- EDI
1 stop16h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 6/22![British Airways logo]()
$350
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 June 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $338 (Virgin Atlantic) |
One-way from | $237 (Virgin Atlantic) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $1,404 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 June 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 8/30
5:50 am-7:05 am
2 stops17h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 9/9
9:00 am-10:07 pm
2 stops21h 07m
$340
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 12/20
11:30 am-9:20 am
1 stop13h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 12/28
5:40 am-6:38 pm
2 stops20h 58m
$692
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 7/5
7:00 am-9:20 am
1 stop18h 20m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 7/12
5:45 am-11:45 am
1 stop14h 00m
$759
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 10/21
10:45 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops35h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 11/17
7:10 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop27h 40m
$859
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sun 9/13
10:30 am-6:25 pm
2 stops23h 55m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 9/23
9:20 am-2:40 pm
2 stops37h 20m
$866
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Sat 11/14
7:00 am-6:25 pm
2 stops27h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/25
7:10 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop27h 40m
$873
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
11:50 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops34h 35m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 9/21
7:10 pm-2:40 pm
1 stop27h 30m
$889
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Mon 8/24
7:00 am-6:25 pm
2 stops27h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 8/31
7:10 pm-2:40 pm
1 stop27h 30m
$889
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Tue 8/25
10:40 am-6:25 pm
2 stops23h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 9/17
10:15 am-2:40 pm
2 stops36h 25m
$896
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoEdinburgh
SFO - EDI
SFOEDI
San Francisco
Wed 8/12
8:23 pm-11:30 pm
2 stops43h 07m
$390
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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 June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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?
Booking 67 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh (average of $743). Flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,404). 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?
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 June 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, 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.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$195 | Average$1,105 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$564 | Average$1,303 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$598 | Average$694 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$647 | Average$1,176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$677 | Average$997 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$688 | Average$918 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$696 | Average$902 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$706 | Average$1,192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$723 | Average$1,018 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$745 | Average$1,000 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |