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How to get from Edinburgh to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dublin: about 15h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, London, Copenhagen and Toronto. Two tickets from $524.

Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin
15h 10m
two tickets, via Toronto
$524
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,048 mi (8,124 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
15h 10m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Dublin flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to San Francisco flight 11h 5m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 30m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Amsterdam flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to San Francisco flight 11h
two ticketsfrom $863
Via London
15h 45m
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 Francisco: London Heathrow.
London to San Francisco flight 11h 10m
two ticketsfrom $587
Via Copenhagen
Denmark
16h
with the connection
Edinburgh to Copenhagen flight 1h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Copenhagen to San Francisco flight 11h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,498
Via Toronto
Canada
16h 10m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Toronto flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to San Francisco flight 5h 50m
two ticketsfrom $524

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.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to San Francisco?
Via Dublin: 1h 5m to the connection, 11h 5m after it, about 15h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $524. 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 Francisco?
Dublin (15h 10m total), Amsterdam (15h 30m total), London (15h 45m total), Copenhagen (16h total) and Toronto (16h 10m total).
How far is San Francisco from Edinburgh?
5,048 mi (8,124 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.