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$386+ 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
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

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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 October 10, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/57:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/125:20 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 11/55:50 amEDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Wed 11/125:45 amSFO - EDI
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/8$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 11/512:30 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1112:43 amSFO - EDI
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/8$758
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Wed 11/266:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 12/710:37 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops25h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/9$770
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:00 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/133:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$776
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:15 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/302:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$779

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 October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$669
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$386
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$743
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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 October 10, 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 3/30

10:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

4:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops32h 45m

$682

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/5

5:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

5:45 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 55m

$737

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/13

5:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

10:31 am-10:40 am

2 stops16h 09m

$740

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

1:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$744

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

8:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$754

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/5

12:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

12:43 am-7:55 am

2 stops23h 12m

$758

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/13

9:25 am-5:34 pm

1 stop16h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:43 am-7:55 am

2 stops23h 12m

$762

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

6:50 am-11:28 pm

2 stops24h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$766

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

9:25 am-7:45 pm

2 stops18h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

6:30 am-6:55 am

2 stops17h 25m

$767

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/1

11:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

10:29 pm-10:10 am

2 stops27h 41m

$771

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 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

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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 October 3, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of $518). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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.

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 October 10, 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
7,446 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,446 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,446 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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 14h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5047 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of $518). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$585Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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