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Flights from Edinburgh to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 18h 47m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 47m
EDISJCORD

Edinburgh to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey18h 47mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to San Jose

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 Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri11:30 EDI13:50 ORD6h 10m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 47m
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EDI Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon09:00 EDI12:32 ATL7h 28m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SJCDelta Air Lines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 20h 37m
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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
8,142 km5,056 miles
Journey time
18h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hSan Jose vs Edinburgh
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
EDI → SJC

Flights from Edinburgh to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and San Jose?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Edinburgh.

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