EDI - SFO

$361 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$655
Typical prices: $834-$652
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/21Mon 9/14
EDI - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$361
Typical prices: $611-$932
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/25
EDI - SFO • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $655 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $823 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 01m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco (EDI-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Thu, May 21 - Mon, Sep 14
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m
1 stop
$655Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m
1 stop
$661Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, Sep 14
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m
1 stop
$666Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, Sep 14
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 8:35 am
SFO
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EDI
31h 50m
2 stops
$672Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 8:35 am
SFO
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EDI
31h 50m
2 stops
$678Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, Sep 14
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 6:25 pm
SFO
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EDI
17h 40m
1 stop
$684Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 19
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 4:15 pm
SFO
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EDI
39h 30m
2 stops
$688Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 4:15 pm
SFO
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EDI
39h 30m
2 stops
$690Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 30
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 4:15 pm
SFO
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EDI
39h 30m
2 stops
$694Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:15 am - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
36h 25m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 4:15 pm
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EDI
39h 30m
2 stops
$695Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $652 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $995 and $976 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$361
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

When to book flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco was $361 for a one-way ticket and $655 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Edinburgh and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, Aer Lingus or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco are Aer Lingus and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $938 and an overall rating of 7.2, Aer Lingus is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $865 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1491 reviews
7.4Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
6.6Food
Airline reviews

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

8.0 ExcellentBrittany, Mar 2026
DUB - LAX
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No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

One of the best flight experience I have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

Like - the crew were nice Dislike - sitting on the tarmac for long periods after boarding and landing.

I was not admitted to the flight!!! i need a refund for this.

One of the best flights I've been on in a while. Very genuinely friendly staff. Courteous, kind, respectful. On a past flight (not Aer Lingus) I remember being woken up rudely to put my seat forward. Like a child being berated for something. Oddly jarring experience when someone could just tap you gently on the shoulder and gesture kindly. But I noticed the Aer Lingus staff were incredibly patient with everyone on the plane. It's the holiday season and I noticed a lot more elderly customers on the plane than I typically see flying, and the staff went above and beyond with helping accommodate people. Service throughout the flight was flawless. They came through offering water, and picking up garbage at perfect intervals. Seemed like this flight, everyone was on point. And the flight landed early on top of that

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

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