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Flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Chicago, about 16h 47m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 35m
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Edinburgh to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey13h 35mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Sacramento

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EDI New York (JFK) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Mon14:15 EDI16:45 JFK3h 15m connection20:00 JFK23:02 SACDelta Air Lines + JetBlue Airways
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 47m
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EDI Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun11:45 EDI14:05 ORD6h 10m connection20:15 ORD22:28 SACUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 43m
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EDI Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon09:00 EDI12:32 ATL7h 28m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SACDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 20h 37m
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4
EDI Washington (IAD) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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EDI Toronto (YYZ) SAC
Leg 1: Air Canada, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~13h 35m
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EDI Orlando (MCO) SAC
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,005 km4,971 miles
Journey time
13h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hSacramento vs Edinburgh
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
EDI → SMF

Flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Chicago and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,005 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Washington (IAD). American Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Sacramento?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 8 hours behind Edinburgh.

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