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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh from £179

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British Airways Logo
17:30 - 17:00SFO-EDI
15h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
06:05 - 15:00EDI-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
£453British Airways
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Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
British Airways Logo
23:59 - 13:20SFO-EDI
29h 21m2 stops
British Airways Logo
08:15 - 20:42EDI-SFO
20h 27m2 stops
£458British Airways
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Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 22:45SFO-EDI
24h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:35 - 12:40EDI-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
£464Lufthansa
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Aer Lingus Logo
17:20 - 19:50SFO-EDI
18h 30m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:35 - 15:35EDI-SFO
14h 00m1 stop
£465Aer Lingus
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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
British Airways Logo
14:36 - 15:15SFO-EDI
16h 39m2 stops
British Airways Logo
06:25 - 20:42EDI-SFO
22h 17m2 stops
£466British Airways
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Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
KLM Logo
13:55 - 16:05SFO-EDI
18h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
13:30 - 11:50EDI-SFO
30h 20m1 stop
£467KLM
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Aer Lingus Logo
18:20 - 14:45SFO-EDI
12h 25m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
09:00 - 15:35EDI-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
£468Aer Lingus
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Sun, 15 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
American Airlines Logo
17:30 - 18:10SFO-EDI
16h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
06:05 - 18:30EDI-SFO
20h 25m2 stops
£470American Airlines
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Mon, 5 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:35SFO-EDI
27h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
08:15 - 20:42EDI-SFO
20h 27m2 stops
£473British Airways
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Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 18:10SFO-EDI
13h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
17:55 - 16:00EDI-SFO
29h 05m1 stop
£477British Airways
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flight tickets
United Airlines
5 Dec
SFO11:02San Francisco
15h 28m
2 stops
EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
12 Dec
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 19m
1 stop
SFO21:49San Francisco
£501
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United Airlines
1 Dec
SFO23:59San Francisco
26h 31m
2 stops
EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
8 Dec
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 38m
2 stops
SFO23:08San Francisco
£504
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United Airlines
6 Feb
SFO06:25San Francisco
17h 30m
2 stops
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
10 Feb
EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 48m
1 stop
SFO18:13San Francisco
£510
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KLM flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flight tickets
KLM
1 Dec
SFO13:55San Francisco
18h 10m
1 stop
EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
8 Dec
EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 20m
1 stop
SFO11:50San Francisco
£467
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KLM
4 Dec
SFO13:55San Francisco
25h 15m
1 stop
EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
11 Dec
EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO11:50San Francisco
£505
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KLM
25 Nov
SFO13:55San Francisco
14h 50m
1 stop
EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
1 Dec
EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 50m
1 stop
SFO11:50San Francisco
£548
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momondo Fare Finder

 
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 20 November 2025.
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San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

17:30-17:00

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

06:05-15:00

1 stop16h 55m

£453

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

23:59-13:20

2 stops29h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

08:15-20:42

2 stops20h 27m

£458

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

14:40-22:45

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

17:35-12:40

1 stop27h 05m

£464

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

17:20-19:50

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

09:35-15:35

1 stop14h 00m

£465

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

14:36-15:15

2 stops16h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

06:25-20:42

2 stops22h 17m

£466

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

13:55-16:05

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

13:30-11:50

1 stop30h 20m

£467

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

18:20-14:45

1 stop12h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

09:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

£468

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

17:30-18:10

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

06:05-18:30

2 stops20h 25m

£470

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

20:40-08:35

1 stop27h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

08:15-20:42

2 stops20h 27m

£473

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

20:40-18:10

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

17:55-16:00

1 stop29h 05m

£477

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 £586. If you don’t want to visit Edinburgh in October, then you should wait until January to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £613.

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 £570. Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around £937. 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 £610. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £967. 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 £724 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 £655 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% 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 November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights are approximately 11% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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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 £527Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,534 reviews
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Edinburgh from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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