Flights from Edinburgh to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via London
- 15h 55m
- two tickets, via Toronto
- $913
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,192 mi (8,355 km)
fastest
Via London
15h 55m
with the connection
Edinburgh to London
flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego
flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,347
Via Toronto
Canada
15h 57m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $913
Via New York
United States
17h 2m
with the connection
Edinburgh to New York
flight 7h 44m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Diego: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to San Diego
flight 6h 18m
two ticketsfrom $1,179
Via Washington
United States
17h 5m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Washington
flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Diego: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to San Diego
flight 5h 45m
Via Munich
Germany
17h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,138
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Edinburgh to cities closest to San Diego
Edinburgh to Toronto
Toronto: 2,164 mi (3,483 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 20m
from $375
Edinburgh to Washington
Washington: 2,270 mi (3,653 km) from San Diego, flight 8h 20m
Edinburgh to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 2,367 mi (3,810 km) from San Diego, flight 8h 10m
Edinburgh to New York
New York: 2,428 mi (3,907 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 44m
from $422
Edinburgh to Reykjavik
Reykjavik: 4,357 mi (7,012 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 30m
from $82
Edinburgh to Stornoway
Stornoway: 5,005 mi (8,055 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 10m
To San Diego from cities closest to Edinburgh
London to San Diego
London: 331 mi (533 km) from Edinburgh, flight 11h 20m
from $647
Munich to San Diego
Munich: 825 mi (1,327 km) from Edinburgh, flight 12h
from $664
Montreal to San Diego
Montreal: 3,020 mi (4,860 km) from Edinburgh, flight 5h 58m
Boston to San Diego
Boston: 3,070 mi (4,940 km) from Edinburgh, flight 6h 27m
from $264
Providence to San Diego
Providence: 3,108 mi (5,002 km) from Edinburgh, flight 7h 55m
New York to San Diego
New York: 3,258 mi (5,244 km) from Edinburgh, flight 6h 18m
from $164
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to San Diego?
Via London: 1h 35m to the connection, 11h 20m after it, about 15h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $913. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Edinburgh and San Diego?
London (15h 55m total), Toronto (15h 57m total), New York (17h 2m total), Washington (17h 5m total) and Munich (17h 15m total).
How far is San Diego from Edinburgh?
5,192 mi (8,355 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.