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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £293

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to California

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

Mon 31/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/7£513
Wed 2/912:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
Aer Lingus
Tue 8/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 28/7£513
Mon 26/1009:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Aer Lingus
Mon 9/1120:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 29/7£519
Thu 10/908:35
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Thu 17/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 29/7£522
Thu 10/909:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Aer Lingus
Thu 24/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 28/7£523
Tue 8/909:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Aer Lingus
Sat 19/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 28/7£524
Fri 28/812:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£526
Mon 31/813:25
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£531
Mon 31/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 14/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/7£531
Mon 21/920:05
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/916:45
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£532
Wed 23/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 30/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/7£534
Thu 27/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/7£534

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to California flight deals. Data was last updated 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£694
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 31/8-13/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to California
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

19:10-17:00

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 24/1

19:30-18:25

1 stop14h 55m

£545

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£554

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£584

EdinburghLas Vegas

EDI - LAS

EDILAS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/9

19:10-00:28

2 stops37h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 19/9

08:25-18:25

2 stops26h 00m

£588

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 15/9

07:40-10:40

2 stops19h 00m

£599

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

05:45-14:45

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

14:00-16:30

2 stops18h 30m

£600

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

09:15-20:51

2 stops19h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

18:25-16:30

1 stop14h 05m

£602

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-14:45

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

10:30-12:20

2 stops17h 50m

£603

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

14:05-22:10

1 stop16h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

14:00-16:30

2 stops18h 30m

£603

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

05:45-17:46

2 stops20h 01m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/11

11:38-12:30

2 stops16h 52m

£606

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £563). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £758). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to California flights typically cost between £612 and £758 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £513 on Aer Lingus (2 Sept–8 Sept).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to California?

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 1 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Edinburgh to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,684 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,030 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,136 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to California?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to California. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to California in 14h 05m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 5149 mi between Edinburgh and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £344. JetBlue flights start at £349 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £419 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to California consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £563). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £758). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£170Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£170Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£236Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£242Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£414Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£420Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£443Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£445Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£445Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£450Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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