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$312 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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Cheapest round-trip
$721
Typical prices: $983-$776
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/23Tue 4/28
SFO - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$312
Typical prices: $382-$570
Aer Lingus
Tue 7/7
SFO - EDI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $828 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh (SFO-EDI)

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

Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:45 pm - 9:40 am
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EDI
30h 55m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 4:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
31h 45m
1 stop
$721Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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6:45 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
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EDI
30h 55m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 10:50 am
EDI
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
$722Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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6:45 pm - 3:55 pm
SFO
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EDI
37h 10m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 4:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
31h 45m
1 stop
$730Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:45 pm - 9:40 am
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EDI
30h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:50 am
EDI
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
$751Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:45 pm - 3:55 pm
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EDI
37h 10m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 4:40 pm
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SFO
31h 45m
1 stop
$753Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 11
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12:55 pm - 9:40 am
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EDI
36h 45m
1 stop
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10:40 am - 4:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
38h 00m
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$758Turkish Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 4
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6:45 pm - 3:55 pm
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EDI
37h 10m
1 stop
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10:40 am - 10:50 am
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SFO
32h 10m
1 stop
$759Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
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6:45 pm - 9:40 am
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EDI
30h 55m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 4:40 pm
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SFO
31h 45m
1 stop
$768Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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4:45 pm - 6:55 pm
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EDI
42h 10m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
EDI
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
$774Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:55 pm - 3:55 pm
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EDI
19h 00m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 10:50 am
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25h 55m
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$777Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh departing in April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost $748 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,385 and $1,306 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$312
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

  • What is the most preferred most of transport to the city center from EDI airport?

    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.

  • Are there car rental companies at EDI airport?

    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.

  • What is the best time to arrive at SFO airport?

    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.

  • Are there parking services at SFO airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh was $312 for a one-way ticket and $721 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Edinburgh?

    San Francisco and Edinburgh are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $987 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $923 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Edinburgh

  • In the event that you feel the need to relax during your time spent at SFO Airport, you are welcome to make use of the many lounges that are accessible to you during your stay there. There are a total of 18 lounges at San Francisco International Airport, some of which are reserved exclusively for certain airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines.
  • At San Francisco International Airport (SFO), there are private rooms that nursing women are free to use during their travels. The San Francisco International Airport currently has 19 lactation spaces, including 13 big, stylish, and private nursing rooms for breastfeeding and breast pumping moms. These facilities are available for women travelling through the airport. These nursing rooms are available for use by breastfeeding and pumping women who are travelling through the airport. There are breastfeeding facilities available to travellers at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 both before and after they have gone through security checkpoints.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers tourists and their pet dogs specifically designated locations inside each terminal for defecation. At the San Francisco International Airport, your pet must be at all times on a leash (SFO). Additionally, if you want to travel with your pet from SFO, you must always carry the required pet container.
  • Both San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) provide assistance to customers who, for whatever reason, may have trouble navigating the airport or using its facilities. They welcome you to get in contact either before or after your holiday to learn more about the assistance they can give with wheelchair rentals and airport transportation. In order to use these services, you must give the airline an extensive amount of advanced notice.
  • If you do not have a mobile device while visiting EDI airport, you may use the internet at one of the Virgin Wi-Fi stations placed around the airport. Cards and coins (euro or pound) are acceptable forms of payment. In addition, you may pay to utilize internet kiosks that resemble telephones to check your email or browse online.

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

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9562 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2026
EWR - EDI
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All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

I flew economy class. Seats were very good and the crew was excellent

There was a 6h delay with limited updates . When we got to Manchester the bus took ages to get to arrivals and we missed our train, dinner reservation. Basically lost a whole day due to arrivals Lingus!!

Great. Has a problem with DOB. Fixed 4 us. Led to a 5 hour earlier flight to London!

Punctual, smooth flight. Crew excellent and cabin very clean. Paid for WiFi but once you close out you cannot get back in even if you paid for entire flight.

Flight crew was superb. Meal was one of the meals at altitude I’ve had

Canceled my flight couple hours before takeoff. They could not find a decent re-routing and refused to pay for when i subjected alternative with Lufthansa.

Seats a little to soft on the SFO DUB flight

Well, I think we left close to on time. Crew was “eh”.

Flight takeoff was delayed an hour, but arrival time was not updated at the same time as departure time, so those picking me up at the other end were not alerted to the change in my arrival.

Seats are terribly cramped. I’m only 5’2” and my knees were practically in my face. No room to put a normal size bag under the seat and when the person in front of you reclined their seat your tray table was in your lap. This is the airline’s way of cramming more seats into the plane to make more money. I’ll think twice about taking Aer Lingus again since there are a few other options from Boston to the Emerald Isle.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Very rude gate attendants in San Francisco who didn’t let me bring my little carry on (smaller than usual size) and after boarding I realized that there still were a lot of overhead compartment space (like a full section available in some spots). That made me lose 30 minutes at my destination at 1am and it could have broken something fragile that I had in it

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

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

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

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

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