Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Award data window: November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
SFOEDI
San Francisco to Edinburghaward flights
Compare 6 loyalty programs for San Francisco to Edinburgh award flights, with economy seats from 61,500 points.
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Route snapshot
San Francisco to Edinburgh shows no nonstop award in the data, so the cheapest seats all connect through hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Across the six programs pricing it, the cheapest economy award is 61,500 points through Air France-KLM Flying Blue. With this many programs in play, the same seat can price very differently depending on where you book it. This page lines up every program on SFO–EDI in one place.
- Route
- SFO to EDI
- Direct service
- Connecting awards
- Airlines with award availability
- 10
- Best economy price
- From 61,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 48,000 pts
- Best business price
- From 164,000 pts
- Best first class price
- From 200,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KLMKL | 61,500Lowest | 48,000Lowest | 164,000Lowest | Not available |
 Air FranceAF | 61,500Lowest | 274,500pts | 304,500pts | Not available |
 Aer LingusEI | 70,000pts | Not available | 350,000pts | Not available |
 LufthansaLH | 70,000pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 United AirlinesUA | 70,000pts | 180,000pts | 200,000pts | 200,000Lowest |
 DeltaDL | 72,900pts | 146,000pts | 403,600pts | Not available |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 87,500pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 American AirlinesAA | 112,000pts | 200,000pts | 268,500pts | Not available |
 Qatar AirwaysQR | 200,000pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 Scandinavian AirlinesSK | 232,548pts | Not available | 1,091,190pts | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/28/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between San Francisco and Edinburgh price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthDecember 2026 · 48,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | 48,000 |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Dec currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 48,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
7 airlines with award seats between San Francisco and Edinburgh, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASDeltaDLLufthansaLHQatar AirwaysQRScandinavian AirlinesSKUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking San Francisco to Edinburgh with points.
About this route
San Francisco to Edinburgh is served by American Airlines, Air France, Alaska Airlines and 7 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 6 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 61,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
San Francisco–Edinburgh Flights
This route runs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI). There's no nonstop in the award data: every itinerary connects.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking San Francisco–Edinburgh with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat connects once, and with no nonstop in the data, extra points can buy a better connection but not a direct flight. The economy floor's $124 in taxes and fees is the catch, well above the route's typical economy taxes; more points and less cash can come out ahead. The middle step, premium economy, costs barely more than economy; business costs about 2.7 times.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Air France-KLM Flying Blue wins economy at 61,500 points, premium economy at 48,000, and business class at 164,000. United MileagePlus' 200,000-point first-class fare connects; treat it as mixed-cabin until each segment's cabin checks out. Of the other four, American AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, and Delta SkyMiles are worth a look too. A transfer bonus to another program can still undercut Air France-KLM Flying Blue, so recheck before moving points.
Airlines & Routing Options
No airline shows nonstop award space between San Francisco and Edinburgh in the data. On points, this is a connecting trip. Connecting awards can mix carriers, so confirm who operates each leg before moving points.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Leaving San Francisco, San Jose (SJC) costs more, at 120,000 points in economy against the 61,500-point floor, so it's a second choice rather than a first. For a lower-cost trip from San Francisco, Austin starts from 8,000 points at last check. Confirm which San Francisco airport the award uses before transferring points.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside San Francisco to Edinburgh.
SFOLAXSan Francisco to Los Angeles
From 4,000 ptsBusiness 17,300 pts
SFOSANSan Francisco to San Diego
From 4,900 ptsBusiness 21,000 pts
SFOLASSan Francisco to Las Vegas
From 5,000 ptsBusiness 19,300 pts
SFOSEASan Francisco to Seattle
From 5,000 ptsBusiness 23,000 pts
SFOORDSan Francisco to Chicago
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
SFOAUSSan Francisco to Austin-Bergstrom
From 8,000 ptsBusiness 43,600 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the San Francisco to Edinburgh route.
At last check, economy starts at 61,500 points one-way through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, with one stop. This route is priced by six programs, so compare them side by side. The pricing table above breaks the price down by cabin.