Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £294

EDI — LAX
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to California

Sun 13/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sat 16/116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 8/11£530
Wed 23/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Wed 30/1216:45 -
2 stops56h 10m
Deal found 11/11£532
Mon 23/1111:40 -
2 stops27h 40m
Sun 6/1209:20 -
3 stops28h 55m
Deal found 9/11£558
Fri 18/1210:20 -
2 stops36h 30m
Sun 27/1216:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/11£576
Fri 25/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Fri 1/116:45 -
2 stops56h 35m
Deal found 10/11£590
Wed 23/1206:30 -
1 stop17h 05m
Wed 30/1217:20 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 10/11£595
Sun 20/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 27/1216:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 11/11£596
Sun 13/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Fri 8/116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 12/11£598
Fri 4/1209:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Sun 6/1215:20 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 11/11£618
Mon 7/1220:30 -
1 stop23h 15m
Mon 14/1213:50 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 9/11£647
Thu 10/1205:40 -
1 stop14h 05m
Wed 23/1218:55 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 11/11£650
Mon 7/1205:50 -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 14/1209:53 -
2 stops16h 37m
Deal found 9/11£650

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£710
22/2-26/2
  • 22/2-26/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to California
8/4-31/12
  • 8/4-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/4

15:20-12:49

2 stops53h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£301

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/12

17:00-14:25

2 stops53h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£321

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SAN San Diego

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/12

06:45-21:55

3 stops47h 10m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£360

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/2

17:55-18:40

1 stop32h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£399

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/2

06:00-18:40

1 stop20h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£403

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/2

06:00-18:40

1 stop20h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£419

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/2

18:35-17:05

1 stop30h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£447

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/1

10:10-23:09

2 stops20h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£456

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/1

05:40-11:45

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£475

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/1

05:40-11:45

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£475

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £595). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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 £640 and £804 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £454 on Multiple Airlines (22 Feb–26 Feb).

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Aer Lingus, andIberia from Edinburgh to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 22h 04m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. There are 5149 mi between Edinburgh and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £595). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £768). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£172Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£239Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£245Average£831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest£407Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£420Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest£421Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£427Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£449Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£452Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£471Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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