What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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 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.

£258 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Edinburgh?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £955 to £662. The lowest price recently found on this route was £798.

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19:30 - 10:10

SFO

EDI

30h 40m

3 stops

06:15 - 21:55

EDI

SFO

23h 40m

3 stops

£798Multiple Airlines

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

17:40 - 15:00

SFO

EDI

13h 20m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:20

EDI

SFO

18h 20m

1 stop

£799Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

17:40 - 15:00

SFO

EDI

13h 20m

1 stop

08:35 - 15:50

EDI

SFO

15h 15m

1 stop

£799Aer Lingus

Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

16:35 - 16:20

SFO

EDI

15h 45m

1 stop

11:25 - 19:07

EDI

SFO

15h 42m

1 stop

£800British Airways

Thu, 30 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug

19:30 - 07:40

SFO

EDI

28h 10m

2 stops

09:00 - 21:20

EDI

SFO

20h 20m

2 stops

£802Air Canada

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

06:00 - 08:05

SFO

EDI

18h 05m

3 stops

11:20 - 14:05

EDI

SFO

34h 45m

2 stops

£803Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

14:40 - 23:05

SFO

EDI

24h 25m

1 stop

06:10 - 17:19

EDI

SFO

19h 09m

2 stops

£806Lufthansa

Mon, 31 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

08:10 - 07:40

SFO

EDI

15h 30m

1 stop

11:30 - 19:24

EDI

SFO

15h 54m

1 stop

£807United Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul

08:10 - 07:40

SFO

EDI

15h 30m

1 stop

11:30 - 23:02

EDI

SFO

19h 32m

2 stops

£810United Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul

05:40 - 07:05

SFO

EDI

17h 25m

2 stops

11:20 - 23:19

EDI

SFO

19h 59m

2 stops

£810Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 6 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul

SWISS flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Our best SWISS deals on San Francisco to Edinburgh flight tickets

SWISS

15 May

SFO19:35San Francisco

14h 35m

1 stop

EDI18:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 May

EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

£801

SWISS

15 May

SFO19:35San Francisco

14h 35m

1 stop

EDI18:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 May

EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

£823

SWISS

10 Jul

SFO19:30San Francisco

36h 20m

2 stops

EDI15:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Jul

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 35m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

£842

JetBlue flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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JetBlue

27 May

SFO13:08San Francisco

12h 52m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Jun

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 53m

1 stop

SFO19:23San Francisco

£838

JetBlue

3 Jul

SFO23:50San Francisco

25h 30m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

11 Jul

EDI12:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 26m

1 stop

SFO00:36San Francisco

£840

JetBlue

9 Jul

SFO06:00San Francisco

20h 00m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Jul

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 01m

1 stop

SFO00:31San Francisco

£841

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

19:30-10:10

3 stops30h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

06:15-21:55

3 stops23h 40m

£798

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

17:40-15:00

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

06:00-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

£799

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

17:40-15:00

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/9

08:35-15:50

1 stop15h 15m

£799

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

16:35-16:20

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/8

11:25-19:07

1 stop15h 42m

£800

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

19:30-07:40

2 stops28h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

09:00-21:20

2 stops20h 20m

£802

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

06:00-08:05

3 stops18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

11:20-14:05

2 stops34h 45m

£803

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

14:40-23:05

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

06:10-17:19

2 stops19h 09m

£806

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

08:10-07:40

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

11:30-19:24

1 stop15h 54m

£807

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

08:10-07:40

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

11:30-23:02

2 stops19h 32m

£810

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

05:40-07:05

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

11:20-23:19

2 stops19h 59m

£810

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh from San Francisco, with most prices found around £553. If you don’t want to visit Edinburgh in February, then you should wait until October to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £561.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 £701 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 £627 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for San Francisco to Edinburgh flights are approximately 10% cheaper 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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Fastest flight time	12h 50m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh takes 12h 50m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh

How far is San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh Turnhouse will travel around 5043.1 mi. Typically, this will take 12h 50m 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 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.

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