SFO - EDI

£174 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 29/4. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£406
Overall average: £561
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/3Mon 9/3
SFO - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£175
Typical prices: £190-£394
British Airways
Wed 29/4
SFO - EDI • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 19% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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16:40 - 22:05
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EDI
21h 25m
2 stops
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10:45 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
35h 50m
2 stops
£406Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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16:40 - 22:05
SFO
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EDI
21h 25m
3 stops
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10:45 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
35h 50m
2 stops
£412Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
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16:40 - 22:05
SFO
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EDI
21h 25m
3 stops
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10:45 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
35h 50m
3 stops
£426Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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19:40 - 12:15
SFO
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EDI
32h 35m
1 stop
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21:25 - 12:45
EDI
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SFO
47h 20m
2 stops
£445Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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08:30 - 18:35
SFO
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EDI
27h 05m
3 stops
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18:10 - 19:00
EDI
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SFO
32h 50m
2 stops
£446Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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16:45 - 16:15
SFO
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EDI
15h 30m
2 stops
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17:00 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
29h 40m
2 stops
£458Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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16:40 - 22:05
SFO
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EDI
21h 25m
2 stops
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11:30 - 14:35
EDI
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SFO
35h 05m
2 stops
£459Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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16:40 - 22:05
SFO
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EDI
21h 25m
3 stops
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11:30 - 14:35
EDI
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SFO
35h 05m
2 stops
£463Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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16:45 - 09:30
SFO
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EDI
32h 45m
2 stops
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17:00 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
29h 40m
2 stops
£466Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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17:35 - 19:50
SFO
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EDI
18h 15m
1 stop
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07:45 - 21:30
EDI
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SFO
21h 45m
2 stops
£469Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 £556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,043 and £980 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 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£174
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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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 £174 for a one-way ticket and £406 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.

  • 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.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Information on your arrival and departure airports

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