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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £179

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 23/9. 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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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 round-trip 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.
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12:50 - 10:05SFO-EDI
13h 15m1 stop
21:10 - 21:38EDI-SFO
32h 28m2 stops
Wed, 9 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
12:50 - 10:05SFO-EDI
13h 15m1 stop
10:45 - 18:10EDI-SFO
39h 25m2 stops
Wed, 2 Oct - Wed, 9 Oct
19:20 - 16:35SFO-EDI
13h 15m1 stop
09:10 - 17:25EDI-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
£580British Airways
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Wed, 9 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
08:00 - 09:15SFO-EDI
17h 15m2 stops
07:05 - 13:15EDI-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
£585American Airlines
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Wed, 9 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
19:20 - 16:35SFO-EDI
13h 15m1 stop
09:20 - 17:25EDI-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
£610British Airways
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
14:00 - 15:45SFO-EDI
17h 45m2 stops
07:05 - 13:15EDI-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
£617American Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
06:30 - 06:50SFO-EDI
16h 20m1 stop
09:00 - 19:51EDI-SFO
18h 51m1 stop
£663Air Canada
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Thu, 22 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
16:35 - 06:50SFO-EDI
30h 15m1 stop
09:00 - 20:37EDI-SFO
19h 37m1 stop
£680Air Canada
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Sun, 1 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
00:32 - 08:05SFO-EDI
23h 33m2 stops
12:30 - 20:57EDI-SFO
16h 27m1 stop
£696United Airlines
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Wed, 9 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
00:09 - 08:25SFO-EDI
24h 16m1 stop
09:00 - 08:59EDI-SFO
31h 59m1 stop
£699United Airlines
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Sat, 18 May - Mon, 3 Jun

Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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 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 February, where tickets cost £538 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,086 and £1,064 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Edinburgh from San Francisco were found on WestJet (£179) and Aer Lingus (£396), and the lowest return tickets were found on British Airways (£580) and American Airlines (£585).

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

£179
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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 £225 for a one-way ticket and £584 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh are United Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £1,228 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £604 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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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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 5 airlines serving 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.
7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 739 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
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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.

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.

From the start everything was perfectly fine. First meal was fantastic. Breakfast needs a lot of work and food was overcooked and not very nice for breakfast. Staff were fantastic friendly nice they came round and check we need anything else to eat or drink

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight was half full and I presume that the next few days are even less busy not sure why they are still charging a premium to change a flight.

Are Longus was fine. I booked thru Kayak and was unable to get my business class seat early. Sat next to galley. Crew forgot to wake me for breakfast.

I loved how they arrange boarding (starting with people seated in back and moving to the front). Flight crew was very polite and welcoming. Seating was ok, I felt like there was enough leg space however it is noticeable when the passenger in front of you sets their seat back.

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Nice to be on a flight that wasn't fully booked so there were only two of us in the three seat row.

The only problem was there are games on the entertaiment system. The guy behind me played poker the entire time and poking the back of my seat. I hope they remove these.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

Great travel. Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again in the near future. God willing

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

The transatlantic flight was wonderful. The regional reminded me of jet blue. Crazy and packed. Not enough overhead space and tough on elderly.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

This is not a Business Class equipped airplane and even the crew apologize before take over BUT BUT Air Canada charged full business class fare

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

We had a good flight, service was good and lots of leg room. Service was good and the staff were friendly.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Short flight, crew members were very nice, so much so I'll take the return flight next weekend

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Customers check their own bags at kiosk and place on conveyor themselves. No reason for such an high cost of checking bags when customers do half the work. Some destinations it’s unavoidable, but will definitely seek other airlines before British Airways for future travel. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very, very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the services we received.

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/9Mon
1 stopWestJet
18h 35mSFO-EDI
£179
6/9Fri
2 stops
47h 34mSFO-EDI
£282
20/7Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
30h 05mSFO-EDI
£396
6/9Fri
2 stopsAer Lingus
35h 06mSFO-EDI
£429
9/8Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 40mSFO-EDI
£567
19/7Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 20mSFO-EDI
£572
24/5Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
25h 32mSFO-EDI
£576
24/5Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 15mSFO-EDI
£579
8/8Thu
2 stopsAir Canada
22h 38mSFO-EDI
£783
17/6Mon
1 stopAir Canada
30h 25mSFO-EDI
£841

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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 San Francisco to Edinburgh that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 35mSFO-EDI
23/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 47mEDI-SFO
£703
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 35mSFO-EDI
23/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 32mEDI-SFO
£707
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 05mSFO-EDI
23/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 21mEDI-SFO
£710

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