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Flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 13h 22m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 22m
Sacramento to Edinburgh at a glance
Fastest journey13h 22mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Edinburgh
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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SAC Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue10:45 SAC16:35 ORD2h 25m connection19:00 ORD08:07 EDIUnited Airlines
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SAC Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue12:15 SAC19:28 ATL3h 32m connection23:00 ATL11:32 EDIDelta Air Lines
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SAC Washington (IAD) EDI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon08:15 SAC16:01 IAD6h 14m connection22:15 IAD10:07 EDIUnited Airlines
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SAC Orlando (MCO) EDI
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Sat06:00 SAC13:51 MCO7h 09m connection21:00 MCO09:37 EDISouthwest Airlines + Virgin Atlantic
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SAC New York (JFK) EDI
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
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 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hEdinburgh vs Sacramento
- Currency in Edinburgh
- GBP
- Airports
- SMF → EDI
Flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. 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 Sacramento to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,005 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD) and Orlando (MCO). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Edinburgh?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Sacramento.





