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$325+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SFO
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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 January 22, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:15 am
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Wed 4/157:20 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$536
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/262:05 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 19m
Delta
Wed 6/107:00 am
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$586
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2512:45 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/118:25 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$626
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/27:40 am
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:55 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$632
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/206:00 am
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Lufthansa
Fri 2/276:50 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/21$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/47:25 am
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops19h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 2/86:45 am
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$643
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/212:45 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/21:40 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/22$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/29:25 am
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops21h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 3/1610:48 pm
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops25h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$646

Find 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 January 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$536

One-way from

$325
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$699
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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 January 22, 2026.
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 4/8

9:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

7:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$536

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

7:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 00m

$632

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/7

10:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$641

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

7:25 am-6:52 pm

2 stops19h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:45 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 10m

$643

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

12:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

1:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$644

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/6

8:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

7:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$644

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/7

12:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

11:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop27h 10m

$646

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/2

9:25 am-11:17 pm

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:48 pm-6:55 am

2 stops25h 07m

$646

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

9:25 am-12:16 am

2 stops22h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

4:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

$652

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/10

8:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

6:44 pm-6:55 am

2 stops29h 11m

$654

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.
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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 January 16, 2026.

Booking 53 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 $502). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $670). 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 January 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Aer Lingus and 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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,441 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MAN - DUB

They did not list a gate until it was time to board.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,441 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,441 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MAN - DUB

They did not list a gate until it was time to board.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,441 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MAN - DUB

They did not list a gate until it was time to board.

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 16h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5047 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    British Airways, at $530, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Aer Lingus. British Airways is priced at 32% 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 $360. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Aer Lingus, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco (average of $502). Flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $670). 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 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$530Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$749Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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