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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 630 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.630 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 630 €, select.
San Diego.705 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 705 €, select.
San Diego.721 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 721 €, select.
San Diego.739 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 739 €, select.
San Diego.750 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 750 €, select.
San Diego.778 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 778 €, select.
San Diego.791 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 791 €, select.
San Diego.796 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 796 €, select.
San Diego.805 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 805 €, select.
San Diego.809 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 4 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 809 €, select.
San Diego.816 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 816 €, select.
San Diego.830 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 830 €, select.
San Diego.843 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 843 €, select.
San Diego.854 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 854 €, select.
San Diego.868 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 868 €, select.
San Diego.882 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with jetBlue and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 882 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 882 €
Aug
from 630 €
Sep
from 705 €
Oct
from 796 €
Nov
from 791 €
Dec
from 854 €
Jan
from 843 €
Feb
from 868 €
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from 959 €
May
from 809 €
Jun
from 1.003 €

Alternative Edinburgh to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edinburgh to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego
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from 630 €
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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego
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Edinburgh to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to San Diego is 630 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to San Diego. But we found flights with one or more stops from 630 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego is usually August.
If you're flying from Edinburgh Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from 630 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and San Diego. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • San Diego is eight hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located. San Diego runs on the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your EDI to San Diego flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from EDI to San Diego. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Diego

  • 368 € is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to San Diego flight. Return plane tickets start at 630 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from EDI to San Diego if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from EDI to San Diego couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Save on your flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to SAN if you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Booking your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to San Diego can help you get the best possible rate.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is about 48 kilometres from central San Diego. Explore your options for heading into town after your flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego has touched down.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CLD. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your EDI to San Diego flight:

  • Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD ahead of time so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to San Diego in December.

  • Before locking in your Edinburgh Airport to San Diego plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from EDI to San Diego around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Diego

  • Start your San Diego trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Diego, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are highlights which should be on any good San Diego itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited San Diego, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres northwest to Los Angeles to tick off its leading sights. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to San Diego

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.