How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Scotland, such as Glasgow or Aberdeen, and flying into San Francisco, then you can expect flight times to average 13h 45m and 13h 50m, respectively.

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 68% 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.

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 December 2025, 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.

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14:40 - 14:35

EDI

SFO

31h 55m2 stops

16:40 - 22:30

SFO

EDI

21h 50m2 stops

£437Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

14:40 - 14:35

EDI

SFO

31h 55m2 stops

16:40 - 22:30

SFO

EDI

21h 50m3 stops

£455Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

08:20 - 15:35

EDI

SFO

15h 15m1 stop

14:27 - 15:15

SFO

EDI

16h 48m2 stops

£468British Airways

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

07:30 - 15:00

EDI

SFO

15h 30m1 stop

17:30 - 16:35

SFO

EDI

15h 05m1 stop

£474British Airways

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

12:45 - 20:10

EDI

SFO

15h 25m1 stop

07:00 - 07:55

SFO

EDI

16h 55m1 stop

£477Lufthansa

Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

09:25 - 19:44

EDI

SFO

18h 19m2 stops

05:00 - 05:55

SFO

EDI

16h 55m2 stops

£478United Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

09:25 - 01:28

EDI

SFO

24h 03m2 stops

21:45 - 09:30

SFO

EDI

28h 45m1 stop

£480United Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

06:00 - 12:40

EDI

SFO

14h 40m1 stop

18:50 - 22:55

SFO

EDI

20h 05m1 stop

£482Lufthansa

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

13:25 - 11:50

GLA

SFO

30h 25m1 stop

13:55 - 12:45

SFO

GLA

14h 50m1 stop

£491KLM

Wed, 25 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

06:05 - 11:50

GLA

SFO

13h 45m1 stop

16:02 - 08:30

SFO

GLA

56h 28m2 stops

£495KLM

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

United Airlines flights from Scotland to San Francisco

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United Airlines

4 Feb

EDI07:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 22m

2 stops

SFO17:47San Francisco

8 Feb

SFO06:45San Francisco

17h 10m

2 stops

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£477

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United Airlines

27 Jan

EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 19m

2 stops

SFO19:44San Francisco

3 Feb

SFO05:00San Francisco

16h 55m

2 stops

EDI05:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£478

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United Airlines

5 Mar

EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 44m

2 stops

SFO23:09San Francisco

18 Mar

SFO23:20San Francisco

27h 10m

1 stop

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£479

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British Airways flights from Scotland to San Francisco

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British Airways

12 Feb

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO15:00San Francisco

19 Feb

SFO17:30San Francisco

15h 05m

1 stop

EDI16:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£474

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British Airways

12 Feb

ABZ09:00Aberdeen Dyce

17h 45m

1 stop

SFO18:45San Francisco

19 Feb

SFO14:27San Francisco

17h 08m

2 stops

ABZ15:35Aberdeen Dyce

£477

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British Airways

20 Feb

GLA08:15Glasgow Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

SFO15:00San Francisco

24 Feb

SFO12:00San Francisco

17h 05m

2 stops

GLA13:05Glasgow Intl

£480

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EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/2

14:40-14:35

2 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

16:40-22:30

2 stops21h 50m

£437

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/2

14:40-14:35

2 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

16:40-22:30

3 stops21h 50m

£455

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

08:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

14:27-15:15

2 stops16h 48m

£468

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/2

07:30-15:00

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

17:30-16:35

1 stop15h 05m

£474

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/2

12:45-20:10

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

07:00-07:55

1 stop16h 55m

£477

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

09:25-19:44

2 stops18h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

05:00-05:55

2 stops16h 55m

£478

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-01:28

2 stops24h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

21:45-09:30

1 stop28h 45m

£480

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

06:00-12:40

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

18:50-22:55

1 stop20h 05m

£482

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 25/2

13:25-11:50

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

13:55-12:45

1 stop14h 50m

£491

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 7/2

06:05-11:50

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

16:02-08:30

2 stops56h 28m

£495

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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 £440. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of February, then departing from Scotland during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £490.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 £581 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 £485 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Scotland to San Francisco takes 13h 45m

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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 December 2025, 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

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British Airways	PriceFrom £387	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,630 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,122 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,343 reviews	Search Finnair flights
KLM	PriceFrom £427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom £447	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,514 reviews	Search Air France flights
Iberia	PriceFrom £455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,058 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 677 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,571 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £535	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,416 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom £536	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,901 reviews	Search JetBlue flights

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