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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £179

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16:40 - 22:05
SFO
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EDI
21h 25m2 stops
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14:00 - 14:35
EDI
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SFO
32h 35m2 stops
£412Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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16:40 - 22:30
SFO
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EDI
21h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 14:35
EDI
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SFO
31h 55m2 stops
£419Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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18:20 - 19:50
SFO
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EDI
17h 30m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:00 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
14h 35m1 stop
£423Aer Lingus
Sun, 18 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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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
£467Aer Lingus
Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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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
£473Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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
£487Aer Lingus
Sun, 15 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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07:25 - 17:50
SFO
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EDI
27h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:50 - 15:35
EDI
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SFO
14h 45m1 stop
£488Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:25
SFO
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EDI
27h 25m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m1 stop
£492Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
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13:35 - 16:55
SFO
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EDI
19h 20m1 stop
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08:10 - 16:30
EDI
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SFO
16h 20m1 stop
£494Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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17:20 - 14:45
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EDI
13h 25m1 stop
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09:35 - 15:35
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SFO
14h 00m1 stop
£497Aer Lingus
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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Scandinavian Airlines
26 Apr
SFO16:45San Francisco
32h 45m
2 stops
EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
3 May
EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
£473
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Scandinavian Airlines
4 May
SFO07:00San Francisco
27h 25m
2 stops
EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
18 May
EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
£492
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Scandinavian Airlines
5 May
SFO16:45San Francisco
17h 40m
1 stop
EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
18 May
EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 30m
1 stop
SFO14:40San Francisco
£521
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Aer Lingus flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Our best Aer Lingus deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flight tickets
Aer Lingus
18 Jan
SFO18:20San Francisco
17h 30m
1 stop
EDI19:50Edinburgh Turnhouse
23 Jan
EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 35m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
£423
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Aer Lingus
17 Jan
SFO17:20San Francisco
13h 25m
1 stop
EDI14:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
23 Jan
EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 35m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
£467
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Aer Lingus
15 Feb
SFO18:20San Francisco
12h 25m
1 stop
EDI14:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
23 Feb
EDI08:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 15m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
£487
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh 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 10 December 2025.
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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

16:40-22:05

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

14:00-14:35

2 stops32h 35m

£412

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

16:40-22:30

2 stops21h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

14:40-14:35

2 stops31h 55m

£419

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

18:20-19:50

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

09:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

£423

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

17:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

09:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

£467

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£473

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

18:20-14:45

1 stop12h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

08:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

£487

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

07:25-17:50

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

07:50-15:35

1 stop14h 45m

£488

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£492

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

13:35-16:55

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/1

08:10-16:30

1 stop16h 20m

£494

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

17:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/1

09:35-15:35

1 stop14h 00m

£497

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh from San Francisco, with most prices found around £576. If you don’t want to visit Edinburgh in October, then you should wait until February to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £587.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Edinburgh is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as £560. Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around £921. 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 Edinburgh?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Edinburgh is in the evening. Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh during this time can be as low as £600. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £951. 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 Edinburgh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Edinburgh for around £710 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco for as low as £647 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Edinburgh flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to Edinburgh (SFO to EDI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

13h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh takes 13h 25m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Edinburgh.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse will travel around 5042.8 mi. Typically, this will take 13h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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British AirwaysPriceFrom £518Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,573 reviews
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