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How to get from San Francisco to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dublin: about 14h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Toronto, London, Amsterdam and New York. Two tickets from $540.

Flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin
14h 20m
two tickets, via London
$540
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,048 mi (8,124 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
14h 20m
with the connection
San Francisco to Dublin flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $845
Via Toronto
Canada
14h 34m
with the connection
San Francisco to Toronto flight 4h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m
two ticketsfrom $641
Via London
United Kingdom
14h 55m
with the connection
San Francisco to London flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Edinburgh: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Edinburgh flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $540
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Edinburgh flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,385
Via New York
15h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Edinburgh: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Edinburgh flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $642

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 Edinburgh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and August, +17° to +19° by day, sea +15° to +16°. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, sea +9°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +2° +6° 13 days
Feb
+8° +3° +6° 13 days
Mar
+9° +3° +7° 15 days
Apr
+11° +4° +9° 13 days
May
+14° +8° +13° 14 days
Jun
+17° +10° +15° 11 days
Jul
+19° +12° +15° 17 days
Aug
+19° +12° +16° 14 days
Sep
+16° +10° +15° 13 days
Oct
+13° +8° +12° 17 days
Nov
+10° +5° +9° 13 days
Dec
+7° +3° +7° 15 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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?
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 San Francisco to Edinburgh?
Via Dublin: 10h 10m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 14h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $540. 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 San Francisco and Edinburgh?
Dublin (14h 20m total), Toronto (14h 34m total), London (14h 55m total), Amsterdam (15h total) and New York (15h 25m total).
How far is Edinburgh from San Francisco?
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.