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$650+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SAN
Jan 12 — Jan 191
Mon 1/12
Mon 1/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 13, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:20 amEDI - SAN
2 stops23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:10 amSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,616
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 12/227:40 amEDI - SAN
2 stops21h 08mSWISS
Wed 3/1811:03 amSAN - EDI
2 stops24h 52mSWISS
Deal found 12/13$1,700
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:20 amEDI - SAN
2 stops20h 25mAer Lingus
Wed 12/316:15 amSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/11$1,703
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:40 amEDI - SAN
2 stops21h 08mSWISS
Sun 3/2211:03 amSAN - EDI
2 stops24h 52mSWISS
Deal found 12/11$1,728
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:30 pmEDI - SAN
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/186:15 amSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:30 pmEDI - SAN
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2210:15 pmSAN - EDI
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,770

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$750
(Expedia)

One-way from

$650
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,050
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One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Diego 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 December 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/25

5:00 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops34h 08m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:15 pm-10:10 am

2 stops27h 55m

$750

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

5:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops39h 05m

San Diego

Wed 2/11

2:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$754

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/22

5:50 am-4:36 pm

2 stops18h 46m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$782

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

8:25 am-7:48 pm

2 stops18h 23m

San Diego

Mon 3/16

10:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 15m

$806

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/25

9:25 am-10:33 pm

2 stops21h 08m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:00 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

$815

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/25

5:45 am-8:48 pm

2 stops23h 03m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 25m

$824

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/22

9:25 am-9:28 pm

1 stop20h 03m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

1:35 pm-7:55 am

1 stop34h 20m

$844

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/24

9:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$650

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/22

4:20 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$1,472

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/24

9:00 am-8:26 pm

3 stops19h 26m

$1,514

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego

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 Edinburgh to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Edinburgh-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Edinburgh-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Edinburgh-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Edinburgh-San Diego 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 Edinburgh-San Diego 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 Edinburgh to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of $524). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $826). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    KLM and United Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to San Diego in just under 18h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 45m. Edinburgh and San Diego are separated by a distance of 5183 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego 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 Edinburgh to San Diego?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego (average of $524). Flying from Edinburgh to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $826). 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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