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$296 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

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Cheapest round-trip
$616
Overall average: $941
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 3/5Thu 3/12
SAN - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$296
Typical prices: $496-$573
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/9
SAN - EDI • 3 stops
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Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from $616 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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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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February
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:00 pm - 9:20 am
SAN
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EDI
35h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:50 am - 1:05 pm
EDI
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SAN
14h 15m
1 stop
$616Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
KLM Logo
10:25 pm - 8:45 am
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EDI
27h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:25 am - 1:05 pm
EDI
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SAN
34h 40m
1 stop
$619KLM
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
British Airways Logo
1:03 pm - 2:35 pm
SAN
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EDI
17h 32m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:25 am - 2:55 pm
EDI
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SAN
35h 30m
1 stop
$628British Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
British Airways Logo
7:40 pm - 9:30 pm
SAN
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EDI
17h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 2:55 pm
EDI
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SAN
26h 25m
1 stop
$630British Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
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12:51 pm - 4:30 pm
SAN
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EDI
19h 39m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 3:51 pm
EDI
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SAN
27h 21m
2 stops
$631British Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
KLM Logo
2:00 pm - 9:20 am
SAN
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EDI
35h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
5:50 am - 6:19 pm
EDI
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SAN
19h 29m
2 stops
$634KLM
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 8:45 am
SAN
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EDI
27h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 9:07 pm
EDI
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SAN
22h 17m
2 stops
$639Delta
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
British Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 6:50 pm
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EDI
18h 05m
1 stop
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5:55 am - 2:55 pm
EDI
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SAN
17h 00m
1 stop
$675British Airways
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
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4:45 pm - 6:50 pm
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EDI
18h 05m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:40 am - 2:55 pm
EDI
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SAN
16h 15m
1 stop
$676British Airways
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20
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4:45 pm - 6:50 pm
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EDI
18h 05m
1 stop
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5:55 am - 2:55 pm
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17h 00m
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$677British Airways
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.

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 $1,267 and $1,241 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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$296
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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
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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 $296 for a one-way ticket and $616 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 $955 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 $817 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 8164 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

6.0 GoodCindy, Feb 2026
SMF - GDL
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It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

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.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Because of weather and mechanical issues our flight was 4 hours late. The only compensation offered to us was a meal voucher to be used only at Boston Airport and only on the day issued. But by the time it was offered to us all the restaurants were closed, so there was no way to use that offer.

Friendly crew, efficient boarding and flight arrived early. Couldn’t ask for a better experience

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Ohooo it's fantastic 👏 I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ it's on time ⏲️

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.

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