£156 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£426
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop£492
Inverness
Inverness2 stops£378
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops£426
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop£492
Inverness
Inverness2 stops£378

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
11:34 - 14:55
SFO
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INV
19h 21m2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:30 - 13:50
INV
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SFO
35h 20m1 stop
£378British Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 14:55
SFO
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INV
14h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:50
INV
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SFO
14h 15m1 stop
£379British Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 13 May
British Airways Logo
10:41 - 14:55
SFO
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INV
20h 14m2 stops
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 23:19
INV
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SFO
23h 44m2 stops
£380British Airways
Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
KLM Logo
14:55 - 12:45
SFO
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INV
14h 50m1 stop
KLM Logo
13:15 - 11:45
INV
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SFO
30h 30m1 stop
£395KLM
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:15
SFO
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EDI
57h 30m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m1 stop
£426Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 23:10
SFO
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GLA
22h 30m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:15 - 14:35
GLA
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SFO
30h 20m2 stops
£447Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Aer Lingus Logo
17:20 - 14:45
SFO
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EDI
13h 25m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:00 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
14h 35m1 stop
£465Aer Lingus
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 09:30
SFO
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EDI
32h 45m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m1 stop
£471Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Aer Lingus Logo
18:20 - 14:45
SFO
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EDI
12h 25m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
08:20 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
15h 15m1 stop
£485Aer Lingus
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:35
SFO
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LSI
26h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:35
LSI
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SFO
34h 20m2 stops
£763Multiple 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 £574 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,013 and £1,010 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Scotland?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Scotland on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Scotland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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£165
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Glasgow

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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Scotland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Scotland is generally at night, when retur flights cost £597 on average. Morning departures are around 27% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Scotland is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £947.

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 7571 reviews
6.4Food
6.7Comfort
7.6Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.9Boarding
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - LHR
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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!!!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

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?

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San Francisco (SFO)