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de Young Museum
Major art museum in Golden Gate Park with American collections, a sculpture garden and a rooftop terrace with fine city views.
Flights from Edinburgh to San Francisco, CA depart on average 106 times per day, taking around 15h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £472 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 8123 km distance in 15h 25m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 8123 km |
Average flight duration 15h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £472 |
Flights per day 106 |
Fastest flight 15h 25m |
First flight 5:00 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of San Francisco, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Francisco, CA trip today.
Major art museum in Golden Gate Park with American collections, a sculpture garden and a rooftop terrace with fine city views.
Expansive science museum with a rainforest dome, aquarium, planetarium and natural history displays, ideal for curious visitors of all ages.
Modern and contemporary art museum with strong rotating exhibitions and a central location near Yerba Buena Gardens.
Historic waterfront district with sea lions, bay views, ferries and lively promenades. Busy but still a classic first-time stop.
Steep Lombard Street block famed for tight curves, gardens and postcard views. Best enjoyed on foot from the steps beside the roadway.
Large urban park with gardens, lakes, museums and broad walking routes. An easy place to balance sightseeing with green space.
A crusty, tangy loaf rooted in Gold Rush-era baking. It is one of San Francisco’s signature foods and is often served with local seafood dishes.
A rich tomato-and-cream crab soup linked to Italian-American cooking in North Beach. It is a longstanding local speciality tied to Dungeness crab season.
Fresh Dungeness crab, usually simply cracked and served to highlight its sweet flavour. It is one of the Bay Area’s most prized seasonal seafood traditions.
Long-running North Beach restaurant famed for cioppino and classic Italian-American seafood in an old-school dining room.
Casual Mission institution known for hefty Mission-style burritos and quick counter service in a busy neighbourhood setting.
Historic North Beach café known for espresso and Italian atmosphere. A classic stop for coffee and light bites in a lively local setting.
San Francisco is pricier than most US cities, with high hotel rates, costly dining, and parking. Public transport helps, but overall visitor costs are usually high.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, rounding up or $1-2 is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to San Francisco, CA flights use the Edinburgh Airport to San Francisco International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and San Francisco, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
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