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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Scotland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$783
Inverness
Inverness1 stop$753
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop$862
Kirkwall
Kirkwall2 stops$1,533
Dundee
Dundee1 stop$1,174
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$783
Inverness
Inverness1 stop$753
Aberdeen
Aberdeen1 stop$862
Kirkwall
Kirkwall2 stops$1,533
Dundee
Dundee1 stop$1,174
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Scotland 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 Scotland?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Scotland from San Francisco usually cost between $944 and $1,172 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $783 on Scandinavian Airlines (Nov 7-Nov 17).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Scotland is February, when tickets cost $685 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,393 and $1,190 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Scotland, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$307
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh

FAQs - booking Scotland flights

  • Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Scottish Highlands?

    Those looking to visit the beautiful Scottish Highlands should consider flying into Inverness Airport (INV), as it is the northernmost airport in the country and the closest to the Scottish Highlands. American Airlines and British Airways provide flights with layover to Inverness Airport from San Francisco.

  • What are some common layover destinations on the route from San Francisco to Scotland?

    As there are currently no direct flights from San Francisco to Scotland, you will have at least one layover on the trip. Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM all offer flights to Edinburgh with a layover in New York (JFK). If you decide to fly to Glasgow, you can expect a layover in London (LGW, LHR) when you fly with either Iberia, American Airlines, or British Airways, or two layovers in New York and Amsterdam (AMS) when you fly with KLM. If you’re flying to Inverness with American Airlines, you’ll have layovers in either Charlotte (CLT) or Dallas (DFW) and another one in London before arriving in Inverness.

  • How can I make my flight from San Francisco to Scotland more comfortable?

    Since this is a long-haul flight, it might be worth upgrading your ticket to business class. Some airlines, like American Airlines, offer discounted upgrades to business class after you book your original ticket. With an upgrade, you can access more legroom, better dining options, and more privacy, allowing you to get some rest during your long flight.

  • How can I make my flight to Scotland from San Francisco more sustainable?

    First off, consider flying with British Airways or Delta Air Lines, two of the most sustainable airlines operating this trip. Also, consider booking a flight with the least amount of layovers, which in this case is one layover. Finally, use public transport to and from the airport when possible and pack as light as you can.

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

    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 Scotland.

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Scotland with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Scotland

  • Those flying from San Francisco to Scotland will be utilizing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as their departure point. This airport is a hub for United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and more, and it serves not only San Francisco but also nearby cities like Oakland, Fremont, and Santa Rosa.
  • Those looking for the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Scotland will likely be flying aboard Virgin Atlantic and landing at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), one of the largest airports in Scotland. This flight typically requires a layover in New York at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • If you are flying out of San Francisco with certain airlines, you can access airline lounges before your flight to Scotland. You will find lounges operated by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Air France and KLM, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and many more at San Francisco International Airport.
  • US citizens heading to Scotland typically do not need a visa for their trip. You will, however, need your valid passport and you will have to fill out a landing card with details of your stay in Scotland to present when you go through customs.
  • If you want to visit England, as well, you can consider flying to either Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow Airport (GLA). These two airports are both in the southern part of Scotland and therefore offer the quickest train and plane connections to England.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Scotland? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1569 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

The flight was excellent, the crew was super friendly. The only complaint I have is, 3 of my zipper handles were broken and there were 2 massive scratches on the back of my bag

4.0 Okayankit, Jul 2026
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The flight was excellent, the crew was super friendly. The only complaint I have is, 3 of my zipper handles were broken and there were 2 massive scratches on the back of my bag

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

The plane. Airbus A330-200. Comfortable for a 7-hour flight. Seats seemed to have more legroom. I was in row 17. Flight was operated by Delta but was better than expected.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

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

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

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

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.

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Waited for our plane from HNL so we didn't miss connection. AMAZING Service for that, then really clean plane. Nice airline attendants.

Old plane with broken interiors, unclean restrooms and non attentive crew.

The infotainment system is liking compared to Airlines like Emirates Etihad Singapore Qantas

I didn't know if the plane was even go And the plane shook like it was from the same era as Indiana Jones

Awful customer service. What you are told 100% depends on who you talk to.

No snacks, drinks or coffee. No entertainment, not comfortable seats

Overall good experience. But seats were small and uncomfortable for the price. Good entertainment, staff friendly and attentive.

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

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

Amenity kits were never handed out. There was zero friendliness and assistance by crew. Food was uneatable. One drink was offered and no wine, with dinner or before or after. Cocktails and beverages were not encouraged and when I asked for water, none was given. Poorest, most cramped business class flight I’ve ever been on.

The first leg of my 2 flights were delayed, causing me to miss my second flight and have to stay the whole night in Dublin. Super upset with this experience, and I still need to figure out how to get compensated for this.

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

Boarding from the SFO lounge is a big improvement. Although the first class dining room inside the lounge is becoming very crowded.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

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