625 € Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco International

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 648 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in November.

Edinburgh to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found625 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco International is 625 €. 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 Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 625 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, 28 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and San Francisco International Airport. 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 Francisco International 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 Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind Edinburgh.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to SFO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EDI and SFO include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Dublin Airport

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

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