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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Edinburgh

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,369. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Edinburgh.$1,215 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,215, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,218 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,218, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,280 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,280, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,293 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,293, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,300 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,300, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,326 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,326, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 26 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,329, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,346 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,346, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,347 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with United and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,347, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,348 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,348, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,354 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Finnair and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,354, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,354 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,354, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,365 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,365, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,487 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jul, returning Mon, 2 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 26 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 2 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,487, select.
      Edinburgh.$1,548 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,548, select.

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

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in January.
      Aug
      from $1,618
      Sep
      from $1,369
      Oct
      from $1,354
      Nov
      from $1,218
      Dec
      from $1,365
      Jan
      from $1,215
      Feb
      from $1,293
      Mar
      from $1,300
      Apr
      from $1,280
      May
      from $1,329
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      San Diego International to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego International to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

      Edinburgh

      11km from central Edinburgh
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      from $1,215
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      Dundee

      57km from central Edinburgh
      from $1,933
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      Glasgow Intl

      78km from central Edinburgh
      from $1,342
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      San Diego to Edinburgh: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,215
      Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Edinburgh is $1,215. 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 San Diego International to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,215.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Edinburgh.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Edinburgh is usually January.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Tuesday, 5 January 2027.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Finnair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

      Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

      • Edinburgh is eight hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+0 timezone.

      • Leave enough time to make your SAN to EDI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SAN and EDI:

        • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Boston Logan International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $473. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,215. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from SAN to EDI, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

      • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from SAN to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • SAN's address is N Harbour Dr.

      • 74% of flights that leave from San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

      • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

      • Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.

      • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

      Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

      • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:

      • Pick up a Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.

      • For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance.

      When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

      • The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

      • Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).

      • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to EDI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of the United Kingdom

      • Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

      • If there's time to check out another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.