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$389+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 11 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$663
(British Airways)

One-way from

$389
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$833
Provider with most accurate pricing for Edinburgh Turnhouse-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Edinburgh Turnhouse-San Francisco flights.
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco
One-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 29, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/137:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 5/207:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$642
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/126:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Mon 5/191:45 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops18h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/28$678
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/132:05 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops18h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 5/205:50 amSFO - EDI
2 stops16h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/29$690
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1211:30 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1812:43 amSFO - EDI
2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$693
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:40 amEDI - SFO
2 stops17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/127:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$703
This ChecknFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 ChecknFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:40 amEDI - SFO
2 stops44h 10mLufthansa
Fri 5/301:00 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$723
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:15 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Tue 6/39:25 amSFO - EDI
1 stop15h 55mKLM
Deal found 4/29$731
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/277:40 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/35:45 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$742
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1511:15 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 42mAir Canada
Tue 7/298:40 amSFO - EDI
1 stop14h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$765
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 10/177:45 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/265:40 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops22h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$823
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:30 amEDI - SFO
2 stops35h 29mWestJet
Thu 8/216:05 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops32h 00mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$837
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:05 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mIberia
Mon 12/298:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mIberia
Deal found 4/29$867

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

7:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$642

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

1:45 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$678

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/13

2:05 pm-12:21 am

2 stops18h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

5:50 am-6:45 am

2 stops16h 55m

$690

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/12

11:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

12:43 am-8:25 am

2 stops23h 42m

$693

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/16

9:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops44h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

1:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop13h 35m

$723

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/27

7:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

5:45 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$742

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/15

11:15 am-7:57 pm

1 stop16h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

8:40 am-7:20 am

1 stop14h 40m

$765

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/16

8:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-7:10 am

2 stops17h 10m

$787

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/17

7:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

5:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$823

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/11

10:30 am-1:59 pm

2 stops35h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

6:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops32h 00m

$837

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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 Edinburgh to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Edinburgh-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Edinburgh-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Edinburgh-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Edinburgh-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 11 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 $393). 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 April 29, 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco round-trip?

    British Airways, at $663, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. British Airways is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $443. However, be on the lookout for offers from Vueling and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to San Francisco for a low price.

  • 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 $393). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$585Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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