EDI - SFO

£345 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco departing on 10/1. 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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Cheapest return fare
£495
Overall average: £552
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 3/4Fri 17/4
EDI - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£345
Typical prices: £486-£836
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1
EDI - SFO • 2 stops
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco (EDI-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
51h 00m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:15
SFO
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EDI
33h 30m2 stops
£495Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:40 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
14h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 18:25
SFO
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EDI
17h 05m1 stop
£518Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:15 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
26h 25m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:25
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m1 stop
£531Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:15 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
50h 25m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:25
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m1 stop
£532Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:15 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
26h 25m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:55
SFO
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EDI
18h 10m2 stops
£536Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:15 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
26h 25m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:05
SFO
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EDI
41h 20m2 stops
£538Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 12:40
EDI
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SFO
36h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 14:45
SFO
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EDI
13h 25m1 stop
£541Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
09:20 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
37h 20m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:25
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m1 stop
£550Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 26 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 11:50
EDI
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SFO
32h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 10:40
SFO
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EDI
16h 20m2 stops
£553Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Delta Logo
05:50 - 11:50
EDI
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SFO
14h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:29 - 10:40
SFO
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EDI
17h 11m2 stops
£555Delta
Booking Insights

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

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 round-trip 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, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays 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 round-trip 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 £444 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £739 and £731 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£345
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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 £345 for a one-way ticket and £495 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco are KLM and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £544 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £606 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1430 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
7.6Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8.0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025
AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Seats are small, but comfortable and more space around you, so for a normal person the seats are perfect. If you are a big and fat individual, I would not think the seats are comfortable. All else was good and normal. Lots of movies to watch.

The biking process was confusing and I was called for a seat assignment from I number I repeatedly though was spam, but the flight itself was great

The same as I stated prior. We incurred extra costs that should be reimbursed, given we were not communicated with about schedule changes.

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

I had zero issues with the flight. I did have issues with the staff at the airport. We missed out flight due to a delay with another airline. Talking to the staff and trying to get a new flight arranged was challenging. One guy was able to try to help us and got us on a new flight, but other staff was dismissive and clearly let us know it wasn’t their problem. All I kept thinking was… this is why air lingus has such a poor customer service reputation. I will be avoiding this airline in the future.

Experience was great overall. However, the connection time between my flights (1hr 15 mins) was too short. We had to get through security check and US immigration in that time, and I made it to the gate just as they were announcing it was about to close. Flights with such a short connection time should maybe not be offered for purchase, or an advance alert would be helpful. Other than that the in-flight experience was excellent, especially the food. Many thanks!

The seats needs to be comfortables, at least please add more padding to the seats.

Incredible service. Incredible entertainment. I felt like they just kept serving us something new avery hour. My wife and I both had a joyous flight.

I liked that I went thru customs in Dublin instead of having to do that in LA.

I was so grateful for the kindness of the crew. They made a long trip very pleasant. Food was delicious. Many movie options

Booked seats (paid extra) online and found they didn’t exist on the flight. We were then separated from the rest of our party. Given seats in the very back of the plane. We will not fly Discover or Lufthansa again. We will not book flights or travel through Kayak again!

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

We would have missed our connection from Munich to Boston but we had a van outside the plan that wisked us to our terminal. Much appreciated and we didn’t even realize that Lufthansa had done this until the announcement on disembarkation. Well organized airline! Will definitely fly Lufthansa again!!!

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

No WiFi working on either flight. No leg room at all, the seat in front of me left dents in my knees. If I put the tray down, it was so low it was propped up by my knees. (I’m only 182.9 cm) I’m usually cool on planes, but the planes were both hot during taxi and take-off.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

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