SAN - EDI

$319 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Edinburgh, 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 San Diego to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$591
Typical prices: $741-$1,029
British Airways
Wed 3/11Sun 3/22
SAN - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$349
Overall average: $523
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/11
SAN - EDI • 3 stops
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh (SAN-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22
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7:00 pm - 6:35 pm
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16h 35m1 stop
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10:00 am - 5:05 pm
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SAN
14h 05m1 stop
$591British Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
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7:40 pm - 5:05 pm
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13h 25m1 stop
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9:15 am - 5:50 pm
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16h 35m1 stop
$606British Airways
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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12:32 pm - 3:10 pm
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18h 38m2 stops
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7:50 am - 4:10 pm
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16h 20m1 stop
$607British Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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EDI
15h 00m1 stop
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6:05 am - 4:10 pm
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18h 05m1 stop
$609British Airways
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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4:00 pm - 6:35 pm
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18h 35m2 stops
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9:30 am - 10:50 pm
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21h 20m2 stops
$610British Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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15h 00m1 stop
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11:00 am - 10:50 pm
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19h 50m2 stops
$612British Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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2:59 pm - 3:45 pm
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EDI
16h 46m2 stops
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7:40 am - 2:55 pm
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15h 15m1 stop
$623British Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:32 pm - 1:15 pm
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16h 43m2 stops
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8:35 am - 10:26 pm
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21h 51m2 stops
$624American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:00 am - 7:20 am
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16h 20m2 stops
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9:00 am - 10:42 pm
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45h 42m2 stops
$626Air Canada
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:44 am - 7:10 am
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13h 26m1 stop
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11:35 am - 6:22 pm
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14h 47m1 stop
$636Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Edinburgh on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, 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 San Diego to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost $710 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,368 and $1,259 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, 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 San Diego to Edinburgh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$349
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

When to book flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Edinburgh 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 San Diego to Edinburgh

  • United Airlines, which has several one-stop flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, has a special menu to accommodate travelers with specific dietary needs. They include diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and infant meals. You should request your special meal in advance when booking your flight or contacting the airline directly.

    Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is served by different airlines with local and international flights. If you wish to extend your trip from the city, you can fly to domestic destinations like Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Dublin, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, London, and Birmingham or international destinations like Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Athens, Budapest, Geneva, Berlin, and Paris.

  • How do I get to downtown Edinburgh from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

    The tram is the most convenient and affordable option from Edinburgh Airport to downtown Edinburgh. It departs every 8 to 12 minutes and takes around 35 minutes to the city center. You can also take the Airlink 100 airport express bus, which stops at Waverley Bridge. The journey time is around 30 minutes. Other options include the Night bus N22 for night travelers, taxis, and car rentals.

  • Are there eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    If you’re mindful of the environment, consider booking British Airways, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Iberia, Finnair, or Lufthansa, which have eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Edinburgh. These airlines utilize sustainable practices in their operations to lower CO₂ emissions.

  • Which airlines have the perfect carry-on weight limit for San Diego to Edinburgh flights?

    Consider booking Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, which have no maximum carry-on weight limit on their flights from San Diego to Edinburgh. Your carry-on bag must match specific size requirements, which differ from one provider to another, and safely fit in the overhead storage section. The same applies to your personal item, which must safely fit beneath the seat in front of you.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh was $319 for a one-way ticket and $591 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Edinburgh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Edinburgh from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,000 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $860 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Diego to Edinburgh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from San Diego 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and EDI 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Miami?
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) serves multiple airlines with domestic and international flights. If you wish to extend your trip from the city, you can fly to domestic destinations like Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, Boston, Tampa, New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas or international destinations like Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London, and San Salvador.
  • Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) ins Scotland. SAN serves multiple airlines with domestic and international connections. The San Diego to Edinburgh flight route features several flights with one or more connections.
  • For Business Class flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, you can book United Airlines or WestJet, which offer this travel option on their direct connections. You are entitled to different Business Class benefits on these airlines, including special baggage allowance, priority service, premium dining, comfortable seats, extra legroom, and dedicated service.
  • If you’re looking for the perfect place to relax at San Diego International Airport before your flight to Edinburgh, you can check into Airspace Lounge or United Club. These lounges are accessible to all travelers. They feature comfortable sofas, complimentary drinks and snacks, cable TV, a selection of meals, free internet, newspapers, and magazines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Edinburgh. 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 San Diego to Edinburgh? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8007 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
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No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

8.0 ExcellentDeborah, Nov 2025
LAX - RDU
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No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Checking In on JetBlue site was impossible. It hung up on REAL ID. Even my Global Entry did not help. Luckily, on Kayak site it was a breeze. Entire flight the temperature was COLD! Otherwise the crew was great!

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

There was a fowl odour coming from the lavatory the entire flight

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

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