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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
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.
1Search
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
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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
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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
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.





