How long is the flight from Edinburgh to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to California in 18h 48m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, or Finnair to get the fastest option. There are 5118 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 £339. JetBlue flights start at £344 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £497 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to California?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to California are British Airways, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to California as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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 £567). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £760). 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 £567 and £711 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £495 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Oct–14 Nov).

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 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.

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1,562 reviews

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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

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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

7.4

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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 18h 48m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, or Finnair to get the fastest option. There are 5118 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 £339. JetBlue flights start at £344 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £497 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco 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 £567). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £760). 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 Atlantic	Cheapest£167	Average£623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Iberia	Cheapest£168	Average£589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Air France	Cheapest£232	Average£539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£238	Average£771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£408	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£414	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£427	Average£661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	Cheapest£437	Average£534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£439	Average£581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£443	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to California flights typically cost between £567 and £711 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £495 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Oct–14 Nov).

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 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.

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Edinburgh to California flights typically cost between £567 and £711 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £495 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Oct–14 Nov).