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£289 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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12:30 - 16:30EDI-SFO
36h 00m2 stops
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19:40 - 21:50SFO-EDI
18h 10m2 stops
Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
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14:25 - 16:30EDI-SFO
34h 05m2 stops
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19:40 - 23:20SFO-EDI
19h 40m2 stops
Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
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12:30 - 16:30EDI-SFO
36h 00m2 stops
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19:40 - 21:50SFO-EDI
18h 10m2 stops
Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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05:55 - 13:50EDI-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
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19:20 - 16:40SFO-EDI
13h 20m1 stop
£541British Airways
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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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07:50 - 15:00EDI-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
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17:30 - 16:50SFO-EDI
15h 20m1 stop
£547British Airways
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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
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06:00 - 11:45EDI-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
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21:10 - 21:15SFO-EDI
16h 05m1 stop
£557Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 30 Sep
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11:15 - 19:57EDI-SFO
16h 42m1 stop
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08:25 - 08:25SFO-EDI
16h 00m1 stop
£567Lufthansa
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Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 15 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
12:30 - 19:57EDI-SFO
15h 27m1 stop
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08:25 - 08:25SFO-EDI
16h 00m1 stop
£571Lufthansa
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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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09:00 - 10:33EDI-SFO
33h 33m1 stop
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10:37 - 08:25SFO-EDI
13h 48m1 stop
£582United Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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09:00 - 20:53EDI-SFO
19h 53m1 stop
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13:02 - 10:35SFO-EDI
13h 33m1 stop
£586United Airlines
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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 £460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £752 and £748 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£289
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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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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 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 £385 for a one-way ticket and £583 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco are Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £584 and an overall rating of 7.4, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £554 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1383 reviews
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
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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.

6.0 GoodSimon, Jul 2025STR - AMS
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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.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

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.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Comfortable trip , flight attendants professional as always. Only complaint was the food, We fly Aer Lingus frequently, this was the first time the quality of the meal was poor.

I wish Aer Lingus offered free wifi and had power outlets at the seats. Overall, the flight was good. Seat back entertainment had some interesting options. Food and snack options were mediocre at best. I enjoyed the canned red wine.

I had an awful experience at the ticketing agent stand. I had purchased three tickets, one of which I had the maiden name of a passenger on the ticket. They refused to help, assist, and actually delayed our process and had us miss an opportunity to purchase a ticket on the same flight. I was sent through multiple phone calls, none of which helped, and the person at the counter was the person who told me to both call Aer Lingus for help and was the person who said they could not fulfill my request that they were privy to from the beginning. My partner is still stuck in Scotland, racking up thousands of dollars in additional fees and tickets. I am very upset and two of my tickets went unused. I will never be using Aer Lingus ever again and I will continue to complain about them.

This was the most expensive economy flight per minute of flight time ever. But the quality was lacking. Extremely Aer Lingus rude staff at LHR said that the flight from London to Dublin (Ireland) was “NOT international.” Horrified at the colonial and imperial perspective. Seats were dirty with trash in seat pockets. Airline doesn’t clean or care about hygiene and safety.

In business class overhead bins were minuscule. Had to use cabin staff to find a place for my carry-on bag. Boarding process was shambolic, as “passengers who needed assistance in boarding” absorbed an excessive amount of time and attention that Aer Lingus was apparently unprepared for.

Charging for coffee on a business class fare??? And to not even mention it? Inexcusable. Boarding and disembarking was pathetic. Could not use a jetway on either end. Had to use stairs and walk across tarmac at origination and use stairs and be bussed to terminal at destination.

Aer Lingus was fabulous.nhowever, Aiirfare Assist who Kayak routes me to to purchase tickets for m was awful. They messed up my reservation so bad that after about six hours on the phone with them over the week before departure, I had been choice but to show up at the airport. The Aer Lingus staff were amazing and got it sorted out but I would recommend not using Airfare Assist.

It was excellent! The plane left Chicago early. Arrived in Dublin early. The crew was excellent! It was a great experience.

Dublin to Boston was decent. Food and entertainment was included and that was expected for the rate paid.

Flight was on time. Boarding was quick and efficient. Seats were comfortable. Food was fine.

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

Check in was not the greatest as had to talk to an agent to clarify things and then he transferred us to another agent who had difficulty processing my credit card as there was a system glitch and not a card error.

I was put into business class. Wow! My flight attendant was great! The food amazing’

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

Not so good with their baggage handling as they damaged one of my check in luggage

All went well on the flight, not happy of course with having to pay for a seat and in hold luggage of £50

The air hostess were good, cheerful, but I didn't like the boarding. My son and I initially bought our flight tickets, making sure it included 1 luggage and a carry on. Tickets were purchased for British airlines, but we were merged with American Airlines. At checking in our languages, we were told, we don't have luggage prepaid so we had to pay extra $125 each and almost £60 on our way back. I think that's unfair.

On time. Clean. Efficient. Just what is required for the short hop.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

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