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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:35 pm - 10:05 amSAN-EDI
13h 30m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:40 pmEDI-SAN
24h 40m3 stops
Fri, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 26
12:35 pm - 10:05 amSAN-EDI
13h 30m1 stop
9:15 pm - 7:28 amEDI-SAN
42h 13m3 stops
Fri, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 26
5:15 pm - 4:45 pmSAN-EDI
15h 30m1 stop
5:55 am - 3:25 pmEDI-SAN
17h 30m1 stop
$681British Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 24
3:38 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-EDI
16h 02m2 stops
11:40 am - 6:15 pmEDI-SAN
14h 35m1 stop
$685American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 22
5:15 pm - 6:05 pmSAN-EDI
16h 50m1 stop
8:10 am - 6:15 pmEDI-SAN
18h 05m1 stop
$686American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 13
12:35 pm - 10:05 amSAN-EDI
13h 30m1 stop
1:35 pm - 11:39 pmEDI-SAN
18h 04m2 stops
$692Delta
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Wed, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 25
5:15 pm - 5:55 pmSAN-EDI
16h 40m1 stop
7:05 am - 3:25 pmEDI-SAN
16h 20m1 stop
$719British Airways
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Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 21
8:45 am - 8:25 amSAN-EDI
15h 40m2 stops
9:00 am - 11:01 amEDI-SAN
34h 01m2 stops
$748United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 1
12:55 pm - 10:35 amSAN-EDI
13h 40m1 stop
11:30 am - 10:28 pmEDI-SAN
18h 58m1 stop
$752United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 5
6:55 am - 7:30 amSAN-EDI
16h 35m2 stops
12:05 pm - 10:18 pmEDI-SAN
18h 13m2 stops
$900Delta
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Sun, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 31

Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Edinburgh on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh is March, where tickets cost $788 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,581 and $1,168 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 28 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Diego to Edinburgh were found on British Airways ($681) and Air Canada ($684). WestJet proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $333.

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$253
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

  • United Airlines, which has several one-stop flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, has a special menu to accommodate travelers with specific dietary needs. They include diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and infant meals. You should request your special meal in advance when booking your flight or contacting the airline directly.

    Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is served by different airlines with local and international flights. If you wish to extend your trip from the city, you can fly to domestic destinations like Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Dublin, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, London, and Birmingham or international destinations like Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Athens, Budapest, Geneva, Berlin, and Paris.

  • How do I get to downtown Edinburgh from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

    The tram is the most convenient and affordable option from Edinburgh Airport to downtown Edinburgh. It departs every 8 to 12 minutes and takes around 35 minutes to the city center. You can also take the Airlink 100 airport express bus, which stops at Waverley Bridge. The journey time is around 30 minutes. Other options include the Night bus N22 for night travelers, taxis, and car rentals.

  • Are there eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    If you’re mindful of the environment, consider booking British Airways, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Iberia, Finnair, or Lufthansa, which have eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Edinburgh. These airlines utilize sustainable practices in their operations to lower CO₂ emissions.

  • Which airlines have the perfect carry-on weight limit for San Diego to Edinburgh flights?

    Consider booking Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, which have no maximum carry-on weight limit on their flights from San Diego to Edinburgh. Your carry-on bag must match specific size requirements, which differ from one provider to another, and safely fit in the overhead storage section. The same applies to your personal item, which must safely fit beneath the seat in front of you.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh was $253 for a one-way ticket and $588 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Edinburgh?

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Edinburgh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Edinburgh from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $919 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $901 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and EDI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Miami?
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) serves multiple airlines with domestic and international flights. If you wish to extend your trip from the city, you can fly to domestic destinations like Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, Boston, Tampa, New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas or international destinations like Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London, and San Salvador.
  • Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) ins Scotland. SAN serves multiple airlines with domestic and international connections. The San Diego to Edinburgh flight route features several flights with one or more connections.
  • For Business Class flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, you can book United Airlines or WestJet, which offer this travel option on their direct connections. You are entitled to different Business Class benefits on these airlines, including special baggage allowance, priority service, premium dining, comfortable seats, extra legroom, and dedicated service.
  • If you’re looking for the perfect place to relax at San Diego International Airport before your flight to Edinburgh, you can check into Airspace Lounge or United Club. These lounges are accessible to all travelers. They feature comfortable sofas, complimentary drinks and snacks, cable TV, a selection of meals, free internet, newspapers, and magazines.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/28Sat
2 stops
52h 51mSAN-EDI
$253
10/9Wed
2 stops
35h 54mSAN-EDI
$257
10/1Tue
2 stops
34h 43mSAN-EDI
$258
9/24Tue
2 stopsDelta
19h 50mSAN-EDI
$518
9/25Wed
2 stopsDelta
19h 50mSAN-EDI
$525
8/12Mon
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
22h 05mSAN-EDI
$533
9/3Tue
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 35mSAN-EDI
$542
10/12Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
29h 25mSAN-EDI
$545
7/25Thu
1 stopKLM
20h 20mSAN-EDI
$581
9/25Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 19mSAN-EDI
$942

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 23mSAN-EDI
6/19Wed
multi-stopDelta
19h 48mEDI-SAN
$936
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 50mSAN-EDI
6/19Wed
multi-stopDelta
19h 43mEDI-SAN
$941
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 23mSAN-EDI
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
19h 07mEDI-SAN
$996
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 45mSAN-EDI
6/21Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 25mEDI-SAN
$1,101
6/14Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 05mSAN-EDI
6/17Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
30h 15mEDI-SAN
$1,339
6/14Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 05mSAN-EDI
6/20Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 30mEDI-SAN
$1,361
6/14Fri
multi-stopKLM
19h 10mSAN-EDI
6/18Tue
multi-stopKLM
19h 48mEDI-SAN
$1,386
6/14Fri
multi-stopKLM
19h 10mSAN-EDI
6/19Wed
multi-stopKLM
18h 10mEDI-SAN
$1,415
6/14Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 05mSAN-EDI
6/20Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
13h 55mEDI-SAN
$1,760
6/16Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 25mSAN-EDI
6/19Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 25mEDI-SAN
$2,998

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San Diego (SAN)United States

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Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

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