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Flights from San Jose to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 14h 47m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 14h 47m
SJCEDIATL

San Jose to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey14h 47mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue12:45 SJC20:05 ATL2h 55m connection23:00 ATL11:32 EDIDelta Air Lines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 47m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD5h 44m connection19:00 ORD08:07 EDIUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 52m
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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
14h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hEdinburgh vs San Jose
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
SJC → EDI

Flights from San Jose to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Chicago. 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 San Jose to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,142 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Edinburgh?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

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