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

British Airways and Aer Lingus are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to San Francisco

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Scotland, such as Aberdeen or Edinburgh, and flying into San Francisco, then you can expect flight times to average 13h 30m and 14h, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to San Francisco Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to San Francisco Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco 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 San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£208 Cheap Flights from Scotland to San Francisco in 2026

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11:10 - 14:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

35h 30m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 23:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 45m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda Dublin

£486Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

12:20 - 14:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 22:05SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 20m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

£487Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

19:10 - 14:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:25SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£516Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

19:10 - 14:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

17:45 - 18:25SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£518Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

06:20 - 13:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

16:35 - 16:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

£567British Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

06:20 - 13:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

19:30 - 18:35SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£568British Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

05:45 - 11:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

14h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

07:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£584Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

14:05 - 00:34EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

18h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

21:43 - 07:05SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 22m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

£588Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

20:20 - 19:17EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

30h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

07:21 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 09m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

£602Iberia

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

10:30 - 10:18EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

31h 48m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

09:12 - 08:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

£647Iberia

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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06:00 - 13:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

15h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

16:35 - 17:35SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

£566British Airways

Sat, 29 Aug - Thu, 1 Oct

10:30 - 00:59EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

22h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

09:00 - 15:40SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

£677Finnair

Sat, 29 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

10:30 - 00:59EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

22h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

16:35 - 16:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£677Finnair

Sat, 29 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

20:35 - 22:39EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

34h 04m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

13:29 - 16:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£697Iberia

Sat, 29 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

11:30 - 18:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

15h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:50 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£706United Airlines

Sun, 30 Aug - Mon, 28 Sep

11:30 - 21:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

17h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:45 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£706United Airlines

Sun, 30 Aug - Thu, 1 Oct

20:35 - 22:39EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

34h 04m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles

14:58 - 16:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£707Iberia

Sat, 29 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

11:20 - 20:51EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

17h 31m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

11:35 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£716Delta

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 27 Sep

20:30 - 15:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

27h 25m1 stop Dublin

17:35 - 19:50SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Dublin

£732Aer Lingus

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

08:35 - 15:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

15h 15m1 stop Dublin

17:35 - 19:50SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Dublin

£732Aer Lingus

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

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United Airlines flights from Scotland to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Scotland to San Francisco flight tickets

United Airlines

9 Oct

GLA14:00Glasgow Intl

27h 11m

2 stops

SFO09:11San Francisco

16 Oct

SFO10:45San Francisco

15h 25m

2 stops

GLA10:10Glasgow Intl

£635

United Airlines

22 Sept

GLA14:00Glasgow Intl

27h 14m

1 stop

SFO09:14San Francisco

6 Oct

SFO23:55San Francisco

26h 15m

1 stop

GLA10:10Glasgow Intl

£636

United Airlines

1 Oct

GLA14:00Glasgow Intl

17h 32m

1 stop

SFO23:32San Francisco

15 Oct

SFO07:00San Francisco

19h 10m

1 stop

GLA10:10Glasgow Intl

£642

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Scotland to San Francisco

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Scotland to San Francisco flight tickets

Scandinavian Airlines

6 Oct

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

13 Oct

SFO16:45San Francisco

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£516

Scandinavian Airlines

20 Oct

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

25 Oct

SFO17:45San Francisco

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£518

Scandinavian Airlines

7 Oct

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:40San Francisco

14 Oct

SFO16:45San Francisco

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£523

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

11:10-14:40

2 stops35h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

16:45-23:30

3 stops22h 45m

£486

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

12:20-14:40

2 stops34h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

16:45-22:05

2 stops21h 20m

£487

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£516

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

17:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£518

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

06:20-13:50

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

16:35-16:20

1 stop15h 45m

£567

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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

06:20-13:50

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

19:30-18:35

1 stop15h 05m

£568

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/9

05:45-11:45

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

07:00-09:20

1 stop18h 20m

£584

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

14:05-00:34

1 stop18h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

21:43-07:05

1 stop25h 22m

£588

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

20:20-19:17

2 stops30h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

07:21-09:30

2 stops18h 09m

£602

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

10:30-10:18

1 stop31h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

09:12-08:30

2 stops15h 18m

£647

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

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

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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 Scotland, with most prices found around £595. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of February, then departing from Scotland during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £617.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around £666 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 Scotland for as low as £413 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to San Francisco flight.

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Best price found	£208
Fastest flight time	13h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £208. The best return flight deal from Scotland to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £486.

The fastest flight from Scotland to San Francisco takes 13h 30m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to San Francisco

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco 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 San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to San Francisco with momondo

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Iberia	PriceFrom £168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,257 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £181	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom £395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,529 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom £427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £439	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,194 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £439	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,995 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,965 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £473	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £501	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,121 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom £530	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,036 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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