£149 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Scotland

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Scotland

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops£406
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop£477
Inverness
Inverness2 stops£368
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops£406
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop£477
Inverness
Inverness2 stops£368

Book Cheap San Francisco to Scotland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Scotland 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 Scotland

Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
British Airways Logo
08:00 - 14:25
SFO
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INV
22h 25m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:35 - 13:50
INV
-
SFO
35h 15m
1 stop
£368British Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
British Airways Logo
10:06 - 14:25
SFO
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INV
20h 19m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 22:04
INV
-
SFO
22h 29m
2 stops
£370British Airways
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:50
SFO
-
INV
21h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:45 - 18:45
INV
-
SFO
31h 00m
1 stop
£374British Airways
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:50
SFO
-
INV
21h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:45 - 22:40
INV
-
SFO
34h 55m
2 stops
£377British Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 21:35
SFO
-
INV
21h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:50
INV
-
SFO
14h 15m
1 stop
£378British Airways
Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug
KLM Logo
13:45 - 22:30
SFO
-
INV
24h 45m
1 stop
KLM Logo
13:20 - 11:45
INV
-
SFO
30h 25m
1 stop
£384KLM
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:05
SFO
-
EDI
21h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 - 15:35
EDI
-
SFO
35h 50m
2 stops
£406Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:05
SFO
-
EDI
21h 25m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 - 15:35
EDI
-
SFO
35h 50m
2 stops
£412Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 16:15
SFO
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EDI
15h 30m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:00 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
29h 40m
2 stops
£458Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 08:35
SFO
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EDI
31h 50m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:15 - 14:40
EDI
-
SFO
36h 25m
2 stops
£480Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Scotland 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 Scotland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Scotland, 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 Scotland is October, when tickets cost £556 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,043 and £980 respectively.

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

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 Scotland, 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 Scotland, 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 Scotland

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£149
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Inverness

FAQs - booking Scotland flights

  • Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Scottish Highlands?

    Those looking to visit the beautiful Scottish Highlands should consider flying into Inverness Airport (INV), as it is the northernmost airport in the country and the closest to the Scottish Highlands. American Airlines and British Airways provide flights with layover to Inverness Airport from San Francisco.

  • What are some common layover destinations on the route from San Francisco to Scotland?

    As there are currently no direct flights from San Francisco to Scotland, you will have at least one layover on the trip. Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM all offer flights to Edinburgh with a layover in New York (JFK). If you decide to fly to Glasgow, you can expect a layover in London (LGW, LHR) when you fly with either Iberia, American Airlines, or British Airways, or two layovers in New York and Amsterdam (AMS) when you fly with KLM. If you’re flying to Inverness with American Airlines, you’ll have layovers in either Charlotte (CLT) or Dallas (DFW) and another one in London before arriving in Inverness.

  • How can I make my flight from San Francisco to Scotland more comfortable?

    Since this is a long-haul flight, it might be worth upgrading your ticket to business class. Some airlines, like American Airlines, offer discounted upgrades to business class after you book your original ticket. With an upgrade, you can access more legroom, better dining options, and more privacy, allowing you to get some rest during your long flight.

  • How can I make my flight to Scotland from San Francisco more sustainable?

    First off, consider flying with British Airways or Delta Air Lines, two of the most sustainable airlines operating this trip. Also, consider booking a flight with the least amount of layovers, which in this case is one layover. Finally, use public transport to and from the airport when possible and pack as light as you can.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Scotland?

    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 Scotland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Scotland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Scotland is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Scotland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to Scotland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Scotland?

    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 from San Francisco to Scotland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Scotland

  • Those flying from San Francisco to Scotland will be utilizing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as their departure point. This airport is a hub for United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and more, and it serves not only San Francisco but also nearby cities like Oakland, Fremont, and Santa Rosa.
  • Those looking for the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Scotland will likely be flying aboard Virgin Atlantic and landing at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), one of the largest airports in Scotland. This flight typically requires a layover in New York at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • If you are flying out of San Francisco with certain airlines, you can access airline lounges before your flight to Scotland. You will find lounges operated by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Air France and KLM, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and many more at San Francisco International Airport.
  • US citizens heading to Scotland typically do not need a visa for their trip. You will, however, need your valid passport and you will have to fill out a landing card with details of your stay in Scotland to present when you go through customs.
  • If you want to visit England, as well, you can consider flying to either Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow Airport (GLA). These two airports are both in the southern part of Scotland and therefore offer the quickest train and plane connections to England.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Scotland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Scotland. 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 Scotland? 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.
6.7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7705 reviews
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
6.9Boarding
6.8Comfort
7.6Crew
Airline reviews

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
LAX - LHR
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The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Ohooo it's fantastic 👏 I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ it's on time ⏲️

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

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