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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco (EDI-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:20 - 18:35EDI-SFO
14h 15m1 stop
16:35 - 14:15SFO-EDI
13h 40m1 stop
£466British Airways
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dom., 10 nov. - mar., 10 dic.
05:55 - 13:15EDI-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
15:30 - 15:40SFO-EDI
16h 10m1 stop
£467British Airways
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mié., 25 sep. - mié., 9 oct.
06:25 - 00:44EDI-SFO
26h 19m2 stops
20:45 - 19:55SFO-EDI
15h 10m1 stop
£481American Airlines
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dom., 10 nov. - mar., 10 dic.
13:35 - 01:32EDI-SFO
19h 57m1 stop
08:59 - 10:05SFO-EDI
17h 06m1 stop
£492KLM
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mar., 18 jun. - mar., 25 jun.
11:30 - 19:00EDI-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
01:10 - 08:25SFO-EDI
23h 15m1 stop
£510United Airlines
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mar., 18 jun. - lun., 24 jun.
12:30 - 00:53EDI-SFO
20h 23m1 stop
05:20 - 08:25SFO-EDI
19h 05m1 stop
£512United Airlines
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mié., 19 jun. - mié., 26 jun.
13:20 - 01:21EDI-SFO
20h 01m2 stops
15:45 - 16:15SFO-EDI
16h 30m2 stops
£528KLM
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dom., 10 nov. - mar., 10 dic.
06:00 - 21:05EDI-SFO
22h 05m1 stop
13:35 - 23:15SFO-EDI
25h 40m2 stops
£601Lufthansa
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vie., 1 nov. - vie., 15 nov.
13:35 - 23:13EDI-SFO
17h 38m1 stop
08:58 - 10:05SFO-EDI
17h 07m1 stop
£669Virgin Atlantic
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 6 jul.
10:45 - 21:00EDI-SFO
18h 15m1 stop
07:00 - 11:40SFO-EDI
20h 40m1 stop
£929Lufthansa
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 6 jul.

Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £492 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of tickets is £760 and £715 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Edinburgh to San Francisco found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £466 on British Airways, followed by American Airlines (£481). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £415 on WestJet and from £667 on Aer Lingus.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£277
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco was £353 for a one-way ticket and £594 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Edinburgh airport is called Edinburgh Turnhouse and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to San Francisco from Edinburgh?

    London is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Edinburgh to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of £593 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £622 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Edinburgh to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 720 reviews
7.7Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
8.3Crew
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

I was not expecting much as i was not in a premium cabin. I was pleasantly surprised that the seat in economy plus was spacious and food was ample. Party of 5 with 2 parents and 3 kids.

Outstanding in all respects. Early boarding left early arrived early. We were in business class, so was perfectly fine.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

I really do not like the basic in basic economy.

Marked by flight delays on all segments of the trip. Food in first class cabin was mediocre and overhead cabin storage was not adequate. Overall, the premium charge for first class cabin was poor and over hyped. This will be our last flight with UA.

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

My bag was lost with my medicine and I am very inconvenienced. I don’t know what happened, however I want you to do a better job on getting people’s bag back

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Plane could have been cleaner. There were many crumbs and crud around the seat mounts.

I was pleasantly surprised - it has been awhile since I traveled with them - other than being delayed leaving Malaga everything ran very smoothly- yes I would travel with aer Lingus again and yes I would recommended

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Both flights were delayed due to maintenance issues. Because they where late boarding all four of our bags where left behind on our last connecting flight.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Crew was very nice and helpful. It was a good flight experience.

Efficient boarding. Good flight but seats were quite uncomfortable considering we'd already been sitting on two flights, total 13 hours or so. Would have liked to have prices on the menu of amenities on the plane. We could have used more water. Restrooms and nonalcoholic beverages at no extra cost, not much else. I realize these were discount tickets, and the airline has to break even, so I can't say we were expecting amenities to be plentiful. Still, it's nice with long flights to discover a few. Very pleasant crew though.

Will try to not fly with them again. Delays because of weather but got redirected to an airport where I could not make connection.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

The connection at Frankfurt was chaotic and nearly missed the flight to Atlanta. They made was wait for busses to transfer and it took ages

There was a screaming child just behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night!!

my flight was at 3:45 after that they delayed to 4:40 I have transit from Chicago to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to vina airport from vina to Erbil buy the Time I come to Frankfort my other flight left me I have to stay at airport all day with my 5 kids ask for help no one help me I spent at airport almost $450 just for food was horrible flight ever I call and ask for hotel from united customer service they been telling me we can’t provide any hotel I need some refund or fixed my flight when I return to America need some one respond my email

My experience would have been greatly improved by arriving on time to connect to my Porto flight. The staff that dealt with the aftermath of the late arrival evidently booked my group into a hotel in Frankfurt. This reduced my time in Porto Portugal a day and half. I do want to commend Jorge Klein for his hard work. He spent a great deal.of time trying to rebook the flight and he eventually did rebook for the next day and did provide accommodations for me overnight. This was a big issue for me and the group I traveled. The rest of the trip was good.

Not your fault…..didn’t get my drink until just before landing….bumpy flight.

My worst flying experience so far. This flight was delayed a total of 42 hours and diverted to New York before it was finally cancelled. It was delayed 4 and a half hours in London. As we were scanning our boarding passes at the gate they advised that the flight was being diverted to JFK since the delays caused us to missed the open hours for Charlotte international customs and immigration. We were assured multiple times by airport personnel, flight attendants, and the Pilot that we would land at JFK go through customs and immigration and then reboard the plane to fly to Charlotte in the same night. When we landed in New York the pilot advised us as we were retrieving our carry on luggage that we were delayed till 10am the next morning and to see guest services to get a room for the night. During this time I had to purchase a room for a family member in Charlotte which drove over 4 and a half hours to pick us up from Charlotte. This could have been avoided if American Airlines had been up front about the delay. Then after standing in line for over 2 and a half hours at guest services we were taken by taxi to a hotel 30 minutes out of the way. Luckily I looked for other flights that night and found one at 8 am to get on. The initial flight which we were scheduled to fly to charlotte in was delayed 12 more times and was finally cancelled 42 hours after it was supposed to land. I am unaware of what happened to the guest that were supposed to fly on the flight after we were placed on another flight but 42 hours in delays for a direct flight is absolutely ridiculous.

The boarding to Gatwick was a breeze but the boarding from Gatwick was a nightmare. The onboard service to Gatwick had a lot to be desired but the onboard sevice from Gatwick was amazing ! Very nice,friendly and funny ! Would I recommend BA to anyone.? ! Yes I would!

Really quick check in and security at Heathrow Terminal 5. Staff on board were lovely and very friendly. Could have provided a few more drinks on the flight but they were available at the back of the plane.

It was a flight operated by Aer Linus for BA and the plane and crew were very good but the food selection was average.

Flying economy is like being packed into a sardine can.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco from Edinburgh found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/8jue.
3 stops
40h 28mEDI-SFO
£277
19/6mié.
2 stops
35h 35mEDI-SFO
£284
20/6jue.
3 stops
58h 39mEDI-SFO
£298
14/8mié.
2 stopsWestJet
35h 57mEDI-SFO
£415
2/8vie.
3 stopsWestJet
35h 57mEDI-SFO
£499
14/8mié.
1 stopAer Lingus
27h 20mEDI-SFO
£667
12/6mié.
1 stopAer Lingus
15h 20mEDI-SFO
£675
5/8lun.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
26h 30mEDI-SFO
£756
11/8dom.
1 stopTurkish Airlines
38h 00mEDI-SFO
£783
11/8dom.
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
19h 40mEDI-SFO
£1,658

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Last minute flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/6mar.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 34mEDI-SFO
11/6mar.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 25mSFO-EDI
£510
4/6mar.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 31mEDI-SFO
11/6mar.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 40mSFO-EDI
£514
31/5vie.
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 34mEDI-SFO
8/6sáb.
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 50mSFO-EDI
£635
31/5vie.
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 07mEDI-SFO
8/6sáb.
multi-stopAir Canada
30h 03mSFO-EDI
£642
4/6mar.
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 02mEDI-SFO
10/6lun.
multi-stopAir Canada
21h 40mSFO-EDI
£759
4/6mar.
multi-stop
26h 20mEDI-SFO
11/6mar.
multi-stop
32h 10mSFO-EDI
£854
31/5vie.
multi-stop
27h 50mEDI-SFO
8/6sáb.
multi-stop
20h 05mSFO-EDI
£1,205
4/6mar.
multi-stop
22h 12mEDI-SFO
10/6lun.
multi-stop
21h 40mSFO-EDI
£5,494

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Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

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