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$407+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Mon 10/13
Mon 10/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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

Round-trip from

$708
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$407
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$707
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1811:20 amEDI - SFO
1 stop17h 11mDelta
Thu 10/93:05 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/11$697
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:30 amEDI - SFO
1 stop21h 29mJetBlue
Tue 10/78:00 amSFO - EDI
1 stop17h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$698
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:10 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops20h 49mIcelandair
Tue 10/78:00 amSFO - EDI
2 stops18h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$706
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:45 amEDI - SFO
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1810:15 amSFO - EDI
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$708
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2011:35 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 59mBritish Airways
Tue 10/78:00 amSFO - EDI
2 stops18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11$709
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:55 amEDI - SFO
2 stops22h 04mBritish Airways
Sun 10/1211:58 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops25h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11$722
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 12/177:50 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 12/285:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11$726
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:30 amEDI - SFO
3 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1810:15 amSFO - EDI
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$731
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:05 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/87:30 amSFO - EDI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$736
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:55 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/87:30 amSFO - EDI
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:20 amEDI - SFO
1 stop20h 21mDelta
Sun 10/2610:35 amSFO - EDI
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/11$738
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2111:30 amEDI - SFO
1 stop29h 54mIcelandair
Fri 9/2611:29 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop25h 46mIcelandair
Deal found 9/12$739

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco 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 September 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/8

10:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

10:15 am-11:25 pm

3 stops29h 10m

$708

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

7:30 am-3:28 pm

3 stops39h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

10:15 am-11:25 pm

3 stops29h 10m

$731

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/17

11:20 am-11:41 pm

1 stop20h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

10:35 am-12:45 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$738

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/24

8:35 am-11:29 pm

2 stops22h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

2:01 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$759

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/8

10:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

10:15 am-2:30 pm

3 stops20h 15m

$764

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/20

11:40 am-11:23 pm

2 stops19h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

11:55 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$768

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/6

4:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

10:15 am-11:20 pm

3 stops29h 05m

$787

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/10

9:55 am-11:10 pm

2 stops21h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

1:11 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$789

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/17

5:50 am-12:17 am

2 stops26h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$792

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

8:35 am-8:43 pm

2 stops20h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

9:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

$792

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco. 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 Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 EDI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 13, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated September 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Edinburgh to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

LHR - LAX

We needed assistance (wheelchair, golf cart, whatever ) to get to next gate. We requested it. None was provided.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

LHR - LAX

We needed assistance (wheelchair, golf cart, whatever ) to get to next gate. We requested it. None was provided.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    Departing from Edinburgh to San Francisco will take you 20h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5047 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco round-trip?

    British Airways, at $585, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.. British Airways is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 airline flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$585Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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