£191 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
Edinburgh1 stop£414
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops£474
Inverness
Inverness2 stops£382
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop£414
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops£474
Inverness
Inverness2 stops£382

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, 14 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 09:30SFO-INV
19h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 16:00INV-SFO
27h 55m1 stop
£382British Airways
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 09:30SFO-INV
19h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 19:55INV-SFO
31h 50m2 stops
£389British Airways
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Mon, 11 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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17:40 - 21:50SFO-EDI
20h 10m1 stop
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07:40 - 15:55EDI-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct
KLM Logo
13:45 - 22:15SFO-INV
24h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
13:25 - 11:45INV-SFO
30h 20m1 stop
£432KLM
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Sun, 28 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
KLM Logo
13:45 - 12:50SFO-INV
15h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
06:25 - 11:45INV-SFO
13h 20m1 stop
£433KLM
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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
£457Scandinavian 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
£459Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 13 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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16:20 - 23:50SFO-EDI
23h 30m2 stops
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20:45 - 14:35EDI-SFO
25h 50m2 stops
Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
American Airlines Logo
08:00 - 09:40SFO-GLA
17h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
08:45 - 19:07GLA-SFO
18h 22m2 stops
£472American Airlines
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Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
American Airlines Logo
15:21 - 17:35SFO-ABZ
18h 14m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
05:40 - 18:12ABZ-SFO
20h 32m2 stops
£474American Airlines
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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 £584 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,023 and £883 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 a flight from San Francisco to Scotland, 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 Scotland

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£191
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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 £799 on average. Morning departures are around 30% 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 £1,268.

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.
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6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 7224 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.9Boarding
6.4Entertainment
7.6Crew
6.3Food
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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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