Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £243

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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 21 February 2026.

Wed 26/819:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops39h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£442
Wed 26/807:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/916:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£462
Thu 17/919:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops55h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£469
Thu 1/1019:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 15/1019:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops55h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/2£470
Sat 28/207:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:40
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£472
Wed 22/409:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/2£474
Thu 27/819:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops38h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£474
Sat 3/1019:40
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1020:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£478
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£479
Wed 26/807:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£479
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/318:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£480
Sat 2/518:50
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 23/511:54
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops22h 31m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/2£482

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£598
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 22/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to California
13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 14m total
  • Edinburgh to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 21 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-16:15

2 stops15h 30m

£474

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

07:55-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

18:20-20:15

1 stop18h 55m

£480

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

18:50-16:50

2 stops30h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

11:54-18:25

2 stops22h 31m

£482

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

09:20-16:50

2 stops39h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

11:45-18:25

2 stops22h 40m

£485

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

20:15-14:40

2 stops50h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:45-18:05

2 stops41h 20m

£507

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

07:25-17:10

2 stops17h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

20:10-22:00

1 stop17h 50m

£529

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

08:50-11:27

2 stops33h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

07:35-15:20

2 stops23h 45m

£548

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-13:05

1 stop14h 15m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

06:15-08:45

2 stops19h 30m

£565

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-13:05

1 stop14h 15m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

07:00-08:45

1 stop18h 45m

£565

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-13:05

1 stop14h 15m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

06:15-08:45

2 stops19h 30m

£566

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £235). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £454). 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?

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 21 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Edinburgh to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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  • 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 15m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or KLM to get the fastest option. There are 5183 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 WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £268. British Airways flights start at £333 while deals on JetBlue start at £349 one-way.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £235). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £454). 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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Air FranceCheapest£235Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£300Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£392Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£396Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£411Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£413Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£420Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£428Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£434Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapest£457Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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