Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Flights from Edinburgh to San Diego usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to San Diego: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to San Diego most commonly connect through: • London Heathrow (LHR) – 29% of one-stop connections • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 25% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 15% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Edinburgh to San Diego. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £721 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,046, a difference of £325. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, La Jolla Cove, and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?

A direct flight from Edinburgh to San Diego takes 00m, covering 5,183 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Edinburgh to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £598 to £1,451. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Edinburgh to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Edinburgh to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £446, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 23m, compared to 14h 25m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 14h 39m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and San Diego?

San Diego is 7 hours behind Edinburgh (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to San Diego flight?

Return flights from Edinburgh to San Diego range from £712 to £917, with an average of £825 over the past 12 months. Anything below £712 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Return flights from Edinburgh to San Diego typically range from £712 to £917. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £598 on Scandinavian Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego at £661 return. •March (£969) and December (£956) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Scandinavian Airlines (£598) and Virgin Atlantic (£760) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Edinburgh to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to San Diego?

London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular stopover for the Edinburgh to San Diego route. 29% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via LHR.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to San Diego?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £799. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Edinburgh to San Diego, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Edinburgh to San Diego stopovers at 8h 01m over the past 3 months.

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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

19:10 - 20:47EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

33h 37m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:20 - 18:25SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

£598Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

19:10 - 20:47EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

33h 37m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:20 - 18:25SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

£598Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

19:10 - 20:47EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

33h 37m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:20 - 18:25SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

£600Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

19:10 - 20:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

33h 39m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:00 - 18:25SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

£601Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

20:10 - 23:57EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

35h 47m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

06:30 - 22:30SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 00m3 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

£734Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

08:55 - 16:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

18:00 - 19:30SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£748Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

20:30 - 12:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

23h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

07:32 - 10:30SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 58m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£760Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

05:40 - 20:11EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

22h 31m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

08:00 - 10:30SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£764Delta

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

11:05 - 21:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

18h 40m1 stop Philadelphia

18:00 - 17:40SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£840British Airways

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

11:15 - 23:47EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

20h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:00 - 17:40SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£843British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Edinburgh to San Diego

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec

16:15 - 22:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

37h 20m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

22:33 - 15:45SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,282Aer Lingus

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 20 Dec

11:05 - 11:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

31h 15m1 stop Philadelphia

21:25 - 09:05SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m1 stop Philadelphia

£1,424American Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 20 Dec

11:05 - 23:38EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

19h 33m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth

21:25 - 09:05SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m1 stop Philadelphia

£1,424American Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec

13:35 - 17:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

21:25 - 09:05SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m1 stop Philadelphia

£1,427Iberia

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 20 Dec

09:55 - 19:02EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

40h 07m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

06:15 - 10:10SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

£1,433Iberia

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec

11:05 - 10:38EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

30h 33m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

21:25 - 09:05SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m1 stop Philadelphia

£1,454Finnair

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec

05:40 - 23:46EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

25h 06m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:15 - 23:05SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 50m3 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,943Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sat, 19 Dec

05:40 - 23:46EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

25h 06m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen New York John F Kennedy Intl

07:28 - 18:25SAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 57m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

£1,998Scandinavian Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Edinburgh to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego at £661 return.
•March (£969) and December (£956) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to San Diego:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
How long is a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?
A direct flight from Edinburgh to San Diego takes 00m, covering 5,183 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to San Diego flight?
Return flights from Edinburgh to San Diego range from £712 to £917, with an average of £825 over the past 12 months. Anything below £712 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Edinburgh to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £598 to £1,451. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Edinburgh to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Edinburgh to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £446, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Flights from Edinburgh to San Diego usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Edinburgh to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Edinburgh to San Diego. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £721 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,046, a difference of £325.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 23m, compared to 14h 25m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 14h 39m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and San Diego?
San Diego is 7 hours behind Edinburgh (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, La Jolla Cove, and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average £721, about £325 less than Saturday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to San Diego trip for September. Fares historically average £661 return in that month – typically £307 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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