Award flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)
Award space from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Edinburgh (EDI) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 14,819 miles + $368.60 on SFO–EDI (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest business class: 57,500 miles + $17.20 on SFO–EDI (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 280,600 miles + $5.60 on OAK–EDI (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 14,819 pts + $368.60
- SFO–EDI · Miles & More
- Lowest premium economy
- 39,000 pts + $315.20
- SFO–EDI · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 57,500 pts + $17.20
- SFO–EDI · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 280,600 pts + $5.60
- OAK–EDI · MileagePlus
Business class was lowest on SFO–EDI: 57,500 miles + $17.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 150,500 miles + $359.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on SJC–EDI. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 57,500 miles + $17.20, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 14,819 miles + $368.60 with Lufthansa Miles & More on SFO–EDI (seen on 103 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 14,819 pts + $368.60 | SFO–EDI | 103 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $183.00 | SFO–EDI | 56 |
| GOL Smiles | 15,900 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–EDI | 90 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EDI | 313 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EDI | 314 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.90 | SFO–EDI | 305 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 29,100 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EDI | 101 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $25.30 | SFO–EDI | 26 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–EDI | 317 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EDI | 323 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $75.91 | SFO–EDI | 301 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,000 pts + $29.00 | SFO–EDI | 160 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.66 | SFO–EDI | 116 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,200 pts + $359.00 | SFO–EDI | 221 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–EDI | 26 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–EDI | 278 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $38.00 | SFO–EDI | 48 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 39,000 points + $315.20 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–EDI (seen on 13 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $315.20 | SFO–EDI | 13 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $243.30 | SFO–EDI | 303 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | SFO–EDI | 272 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–EDI | 52 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $25.40 | SFO–EDI | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $49.40 | SFO–EDI | 143 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 68,182 pts + $59.61 | SFO–EDI | 233 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,900 pts + $1,679.00 | SFO–EDI | 64 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EDI | 266 |
| GOL Smiles | 107,300 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–EDI | 63 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 57,500 miles + $17.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–EDI (seen on 273 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 57,500 pts + $17.20 | SFO–EDI | 273 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,015.50 | SFO–EDI | 205 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 75,030 pts + $1,520.80 | SFO–EDI | 79 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $49.40Mixed cabin | SFO–EDI | 323 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–EDI | 277 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $124.41 | SFO–EDI | 244 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $1,565.60 | SFO–EDI | 78 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–EDI | 290 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 116,500 pts + $356.20 | SFO–EDI | 305 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–EDI | 4 |
| GOL Smiles | 214,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–EDI | 3 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points: 280,600 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on OAK–EDI (seen on 9 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 19 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK), Eurowings (EW), Icelandair (FI) and 13 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,041–5,053 miles (8,112–8,132 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Edinburgh (EDI)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Edinburgh (EDI), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI) | 14,819 pts + $368.60Miles & More · 103 dates | 39,000 pts + $315.20Virgin Atlantic · 13 dates | 57,500 pts + $17.20AAdvantage · 273 dates | 70,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 148 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Edinburgh (EDI) | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 10 dates | 180,000 pts + $50.10MileagePlus · 2 dates | 57,500 pts + $772.90AAdvantage · 8 dates · Mixed cabin | 280,600 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 9 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Edinburgh (EDI) | 16,900 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 10 dates | 40,000 pts + $550.80AAdvantage · 12 dates | 57,500 pts + $773.80AAdvantage · 17 dates · Mixed cabin | 280,600 pts + $11.20MileagePlus · 4 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)
- Economy: 14,819 miles + $368.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed economy award space there on 103 dates.
- Premium Economy: 39,000 points + $315.20 on San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 13 dates.
- Business Class: 57,500 miles + $17.20 on San Francisco (SFO) to Edinburgh (EDI) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 273 dates.
- First Class: 280,600 miles + $5.60 on Oakland (OAK) to Edinburgh (EDI) with United MileagePlus, which showed first-class award space there on 9 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–EDI | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $193.50 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–EDI | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $317.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–EDI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $17.20 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–EDI | Lufthansa Miles & More | 75,030 pts + $1,547.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–EDI | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $124.61 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–EDI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–EDI | Delta SkyMiles | 115,000 pts + $35.30 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–EDI | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,348 pts + $336.80 (5 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $17.20 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $25.60 (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + $193.50 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + $9.00 (29 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $17.20 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 110,000 pts + $37.10 (3 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + $317.80 (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 177,013 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,346 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 300,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | |
| 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 68,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Flying Blue | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 177,013 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Miles & More | |
| 14,819 pts + $368.60 (10 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 170,928 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,348 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 170,928 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,893 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 177,013 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | 93,796 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles&Smiles | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles and Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)?
In business class, SFO–EDI with 57,500 miles + $17.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–EDI with 14,819 miles + $368.60 (Lufthansa Miles & More). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Edinburgh (EDI) had award space?
SFO–EDI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–EDI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–EDI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 14,819 miles + $368.60 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Lufthansa Miles & More showed economy award space on 103 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:44 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 57,500 miles + $17.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 16:05 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 273 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 313 dates, premium economy 272 dates, business class 273 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 301 dates, premium economy 233 dates, business class 244 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 317 dates, premium economy 52 dates, business class 205 dates, first class 148 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 160 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 101 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 314 dates, premium economy 266 dates, business class 290 dates, first class 279 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 48 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 90 dates, premium economy 63 dates, business class 3 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (21,000 miles + $5.60) to $368.60 with Miles & More (14,819 miles + $368.60); in business class from $5.60 with SkyMiles (115,000 miles + $5.60) to $1,565.60 with Qantas (108,000 points + $1,565.60). GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jul 2027 departures, 14,819 miles + $368.60 with Miles & More (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 57,500 miles + $17.20 with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.