SFO - EDI

£216 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh (SFO-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh.
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10:15 - 10:05SFO-EDI
39h 50m2 stops
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20:55 - 14:35EDI-SFO
25h 40m2 stops
Wed, 28 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 13:05SFO-EDI
33h 25m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:00 - 16:30EDI-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
£482Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, 17 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
British Airways Logo
19:20 - 18:25SFO-EDI
15h 05m1 stop
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05:50 - 13:50EDI-SFO
16h 00m1 stop
£545British Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
British Airways Logo
19:20 - 19:30SFO-EDI
16h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
05:50 - 13:50EDI-SFO
16h 00m1 stop
£545British Airways
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Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Air Canada Logo
23:47 - 09:15SFO-EDI
25h 28m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:15 - 19:57EDI-SFO
16h 42m1 stop
£557Air Canada
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Sun, 10 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Air Canada Logo
23:47 - 09:15SFO-EDI
25h 28m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:15 - 19:57EDI-SFO
16h 42m1 stop
£558Air Canada
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Sun, 10 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
American Airlines Logo
19:20 - 20:25SFO-EDI
17h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 - 21:29EDI-SFO
17h 54m2 stops
£562American Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
WestJet Logo
07:30 - 09:05SFO-EDI
17h 35m2 stops
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10:30 - 13:59EDI-SFO
35h 29m3 stops
£567WestJet
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Wed, 9 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
WestJet Logo
07:30 - 10:05SFO-EDI
18h 35m1 stop
WestJet Logo
12:05 - 12:05EDI-SFO
32h 00m1 stop
£573WestJet
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Wed, 28 May - Mon, 16 Jun
American Airlines Logo
19:20 - 18:15SFO-EDI
14h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:50 - 23:08EDI-SFO
18h 18m2 stops
£613American Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh is October, where tickets cost £579 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £993 and £927 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

£216
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

When to book flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

  • What is the most preferred most of transport to the city center from EDI airport?

    The Airlink Bus and the Airport Tram are two convenient and reasonably priced modes of public transportation that run between Edinburgh Airport and the city center. By making your transportation reservations in advance, not only will you have one less thing to worry about, but you will also be able to avoid any lines that may be present.

  • Are there car rental companies at EDI airport?

    Yes, you can rent a car for your day-to-day movement while in Edinburgh. The different car rental companies include Alamo, Budget and Hertz. It is a short walk from the terminal building, which may be reached by the covered walkway that is situated adjacent to the multi-story parking garage.

  • What is the best time to arrive at SFO airport?

    Arriving at SFO at least 2h before to a domestic flight's departure and 3h prior to an international flight's departure is highly recommended.

  • Are there parking services at SFO airport?

    The SFO long-term parking lot is located at 801 South Airport Boulevard in South San Francisco. There are options for fast entry and exit, baggage check-in at the curb for the vast majority of domestic flights, a convenient shuttle service, and guaranteed parking at the terminal.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh was £287 for a one-way ticket and £639 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Edinburgh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Edinburgh from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

  • In the event that you feel the need to relax during your time spent at SFO Airport, you are welcome to make use of the many lounges that are accessible to you during your stay there. There are a total of 18 lounges at San Francisco International Airport, some of which are reserved exclusively for certain airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines.
  • At San Francisco International Airport (SFO), there are private rooms that nursing women are free to use during their travels. The San Francisco International Airport currently has 19 lactation spaces, including 13 big, stylish, and private nursing rooms for breastfeeding and breast pumping moms. These facilities are available for women travelling through the airport. These nursing rooms are available for use by breastfeeding and pumping women who are travelling through the airport. There are breastfeeding facilities available to travellers at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 both before and after they have gone through security checkpoints.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers tourists and their pet dogs specifically designated locations inside each terminal for defecation. At the San Francisco International Airport, your pet must be at all times on a leash (SFO). Additionally, if you want to travel with your pet from SFO, you must always carry the required pet container.
  • Both San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) provide assistance to customers who, for whatever reason, may have trouble navigating the airport or using its facilities. They welcome you to get in contact either before or after your holiday to learn more about the assistance they can give with wheelchair rentals and airport transportation. In order to use these services, you must give the airline an extensive amount of advanced notice.
  • If you do not have a mobile device while visiting EDI airport, you may use the internet at one of the Virgin Wi-Fi stations placed around the airport. Cards and coins (euro or pound) are acceptable forms of payment. In addition, you may pay to utilize internet kiosks that resemble telephones to check your email or browse online.
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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6799 reviews
7.6Crew
6.3Food
6.4Entertainment
6.8Boarding
6.7Comfort
Airline reviews

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

2.0 MediocreAlex, Apr 2025SFO - LHR
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Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

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