SFO - EDI

£197 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 15/10. 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 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

Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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18:20 - 20:15SFO-EDI
18h 55m1 stop
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08:25 - 15:35EDI-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
Sun, 21 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct
LEVEL Logo
20:10 - 09:20SFO-EDI
29h 10m1 stop
LEVEL Logo
08:35 - 18:10EDI-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
£453LEVEL
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Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 10:55SFO-EDI
31h 15m2 stops
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19:45 - 16:30EDI-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
£459Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 10:55SFO-EDI
31h 15m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:30EDI-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
£460Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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18:20 - 14:45SFO-EDI
13h 25m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:35 - 15:35EDI-SFO
14h 00m1 stop
£502Aer Lingus
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
17:40 - 19:50SFO-EDI
18h 10m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:15 - 15:55EDI-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
£509Aer Lingus
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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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19:20 - 16:40SFO-EDI
13h 20m1 stop
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07:00 - 13:50EDI-SFO
14h 50m1 stop
£521British Airways
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Sun, 21 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
British Airways Logo
19:20 - 19:40SFO-EDI
16h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
05:50 - 13:50EDI-SFO
16h 00m1 stop
£521British Airways
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Sat, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
United Airlines Logo
23:57 - 10:35SFO-EDI
26h 38m1 stop
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09:00 - 12:58EDI-SFO
35h 58m1 stop
£530United Airlines
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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 11 Nov
United Airlines Logo
05:15 - 08:25SFO-EDI
19h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
09:25 - 17:29EDI-SFO
16h 04m1 stop
£536United Airlines
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 £583 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,022 and £883 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£197
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
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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 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 £261 for a one-way ticket and £593 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?

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

Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7222 reviews
6.3Food
7.6Crew
6.9Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.7Comfort
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Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

10.0 ExcellentAudrey, Jul 2025SFO - LHR
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Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

Maybe a cultural thing but our "business class" seats were basic economy seats with the center seat blocked. I had to put 1 leg in the aisle and 1 under the middle seat footwell. I did not want the lunch and instead asked for some snack items. 10 minutes before landing and after asking again I was presented with 2 of the 3 items and a card reader. Apparently biz class does not entitle you to snacks instead of a meal. I declined. Boarding was a mess. Much standing in line because the various stages of the process were not coordinated. Checkin was chaotic and took a long time. Overall a fail, but we did get to Edinburgh. After doing a go around because we were too fast on final approach. Not impressed. Well, not favorably...

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

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