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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh takes 00m, covering 5,047 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh range from $876 to $1,292, with an average of $1,079 over the past 12 months. Anything below $876 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $1,079 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Edinburgh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,181, which is 122% above the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $985 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,219, a difference of $234.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 50m, compared with 14h 12m via Dublin (DUB) and 14h 34m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco (British Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Easter Road Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

The Airlink Bus and the Airport Tram are two convenient and reasonably priced modes of public transportation that run between Edinburgh Airport and the city center. By making your transportation reservations in advance, not only will you have one less thing to worry about, but you will also be able to avoid any lines that may be present.

Yes, you can rent a car for your day-to-day movement while in Edinburgh. The different car rental companies include Alamo, Budget and Hertz. It is a short walk from the terminal building, which may be reached by the covered walkway that is situated adjacent to the multi-story parking garage.

Arriving at SFO at least 2h before to a domestic flight's departure and 3h prior to an international flight's departure is highly recommended.

The SFO long-term parking lot is located at 801 South Airport Boulevard in South San Francisco. There are options for fast entry and exit, baggage check-in at the curb for the vast majority of domestic flights, a convenient shuttle service, and guaranteed parking at the terminal.