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$455+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 44 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$618
(Netflights)

One-way from

$455
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$862
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 June 12, 2025.

This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 9/224:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Mon 9/221:59 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops18h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/12$627
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/46:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/118:25 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$639
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:45 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/137:40 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$652
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:20 amEDI - SFO
2 stops19h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 9/118:25 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11$672
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 7/79:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 24mAir France
Thu 7/178:25 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 30mAir France
Deal found 6/11$716
This ChecknFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 ChecknFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:50 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops27h 19mLufthansa
Sun 9/2111:59 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops24h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$773
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/69:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop19h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1212:43 amSFO - EDI
2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$814
This World Air Fares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 World Air Fares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/119:20 amEDI - SFO
2 stops20h 09mFinnair
Sun 7/206:10 amSFO - EDI
2 stops20h 20mFinnair
Deal found 6/10$815
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/57:50 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops32h 30mIberia
Mon 10/1310:25 amSFO - EDI
2 stops18h 55mIberia
Deal found 6/11$851
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/411:30 amEDI - SFO
3 stops34h 27mWestJet
Thu 9/112:45 pmSFO - EDI
3 stops35h 20mWestJet
Deal found 6/10$854
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:00 amEDI - SFO
2 stops31h 56mAir Canada
Mon 10/1311:45 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops47h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$913

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 June 12, 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

Mon 9/15

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

4:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$618

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

1:59 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$627

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

7:40 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$630

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

8:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$639

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

11:20 am-10:51 pm

2 stops19h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

8:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$672

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/7

9:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop16h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

8:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$716

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/11

1:50 pm-9:09 am

2 stops27h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

11:59 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 06m

$773

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/6

9:00 am-8:53 pm

1 stop19h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

12:43 am-8:25 am

2 stops23h 42m

$814

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

9:20 am-9:29 pm

2 stops20h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

6:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops20h 20m

$815

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

7:50 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops32h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

10:25 am-1:20 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$851

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 44 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 $364). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Finnair and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
652 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 $618, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Scandinavian Airlines. British Airways is priced at 20% 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 $465. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and JetBlue, 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 $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$585Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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