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08:20 - 15:55EDI-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
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17:40 - 23:25SFO-EDI
21h 45m1 stop
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13:20 - 16:30EDI-SFO
35h 10m2 stops
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19:40 - 09:30SFO-EDI
53h 50m2 stops
£488Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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08:20 - 15:55EDI-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
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17:40 - 23:10SFO-EDI
21h 30m1 stop
Sat, 13 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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07:50 - 15:00EDI-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
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17:30 - 16:50SFO-EDI
15h 20m1 stop
£547British Airways
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11:15 - 19:57EDI-SFO
16h 42m1 stop
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08:25 - 08:25SFO-EDI
16h 00m1 stop
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12:30 - 19:57EDI-SFO
15h 27m1 stop
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08:25 - 08:25SFO-EDI
16h 00m1 stop
£571Lufthansa
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09:00 - 10:33EDI-SFO
33h 33m1 stop
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10:37 - 08:25SFO-EDI
13h 48m1 stop
£582United Airlines
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07:00 - 18:39EDI-SFO
19h 39m2 stops
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08:00 - 10:05SFO-EDI
18h 05m2 stops
£586British Airways
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11:30 - 19:03EDI-SFO
15h 33m1 stop
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00:43 - 08:05SFO-EDI
23h 22m2 stops
£595United Airlines
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06:00 - 12:50EDI-SFO
14h 50m1 stop
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07:05 - 06:45SFO-EDI
15h 40m1 stop
£601Virgin Atlantic
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Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Our best Lufthansa deals on Edinburgh to San Francisco flight tickets
Lufthansa
19 Aug
EDI11:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 42m
1 stop
SFO19:57San Francisco
30 Sept
SFO08:25San Francisco
16h 00m
1 stop
EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
Lufthansa
20 Aug
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 27m
1 stop
SFO19:57San Francisco
15 Oct
SFO08:25San Francisco
16h 00m
1 stop
EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
Lufthansa
11 Sept
EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 52m
1 stop
SFO20:32San Francisco
15 Sept
SFO07:00San Francisco
17h 05m
1 stop
EDI08:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

United Airlines flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Edinburgh to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
24 Sept
EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 33m
1 stop
SFO10:33San Francisco
30 Sept
SFO10:37San Francisco
13h 48m
1 stop
EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
United Airlines
20 Aug
EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 33m
1 stop
SFO19:03San Francisco
8 Oct
SFO00:43San Francisco
23h 22m
2 stops
EDI08:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
United Airlines
9 Aug
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 00m
1 stop
SFO20:30San Francisco
15 Aug
SFO23:05San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
EDI10:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 31 July 2025.
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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/9

08:20-15:55

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

17:40-23:25

1 stop21h 45m

£475

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

13:20-16:30

2 stops35h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

19:40-09:30

2 stops53h 50m

£488

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/9

08:20-15:55

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 19/9

17:40-23:10

1 stop21h 30m

£494

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

07:50-15:00

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

17:30-16:50

1 stop15h 20m

£547

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

11:15-19:57

1 stop16h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

08:25-08:25

1 stop16h 00m

£567

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

12:30-19:57

1 stop15h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

08:25-08:25

1 stop16h 00m

£571

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/9

09:00-10:33

1 stop33h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

10:37-08:25

1 stop13h 48m

£582

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

07:00-18:39

2 stops19h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

08:00-10:05

2 stops18h 05m

£586

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

11:30-19:03

1 stop15h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

00:43-08:05

2 stops23h 22m

£595

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

06:00-12:50

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

07:05-06:45

1 stop15h 40m

£601

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Edinburgh, with most prices found around £460. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of February, then departing from Edinburgh during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £466.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £539. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around £662. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the morning. Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco during this time can be as low as £577. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around £667. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around £583 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Edinburgh for as low as £478 on momondo.

How have Edinburgh to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Edinburgh to San Francisco flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

£294

Fastest flight time

13h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £294. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £475.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco takes 13h 35m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - San Francisco Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 5042.8 mi away from Edinburgh Turnhouse. 13h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Edinburgh to San Francisco?


Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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IberiaPriceFrom £400Free CancellationRating
7.0
2,859 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £406Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,217 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £416Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,896 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £440Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,383 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £447Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,316 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £455Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £469Free CancellationRating
7.4
655 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £489Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,269 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom £513Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,837 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom £518Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,191 reviews
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