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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £257

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
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 25 July 2026.

Tue 8/912:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop14h 05m
Aer Lingus
Tue 15/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£499
Sat 10/1009:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Aer Lingus
Tue 20/1020:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£510
Thu 24/915:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£513
Wed 16/908:35
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Wed 23/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 25/7£517
Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1007:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£519
Tue 8/911:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Aer Lingus
Thu 17/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£528
Thu 27/811:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Aer Lingus
Thu 10/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£528
Tue 8/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/7£530
Sun 6/909:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Aer Lingus
Sun 13/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£530
Thu 24/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 30/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/7£539
Mon 24/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£540
Mon 9/1119:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1119:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£540

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 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£499

One-way from

£257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£672
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 8/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to California
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 05m 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

08:35-15:50

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:40-19:50

1 stop18h 10m

£550

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£593

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

10:59-18:25

2 stops23h 26m

£594

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

£595

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

19:10-14:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£596

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

19:10-21:00

2 stops33h 50m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

10:56-18:25

2 stops23h 29m

£597

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

05:40-12:45

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 14/11

07:00-10:30

2 stops19h 30m

£619

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

14:00-16:30

2 stops18h 30m

£619

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

£621

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/9

05:45-15:58

2 stops18h 13m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

18:25-20:55

1 stop18h 30m

£622

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to California

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Estimated return price
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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 £569). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £766). 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 £561 and £789 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £499 on Aer Lingus (8 Sept–15 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 25 July 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
1,545 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

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
1,545 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

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
695 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

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
1,679 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

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
3,024 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

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
8,132 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

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 Aer Lingus, Scandinavian Airlines, or Delta 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 £347. JetBlue flights start at £353 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £423 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles, Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco 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 £569). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £766). 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 25 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£171Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£172Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£238Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£244Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£418Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£425Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£447Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£450Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£450Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£453Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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