Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £293

EDI — LAX
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to California

Wed 2/1219:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Fri 5/219:30 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 29/10£514
Fri 20/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Thu 26/1116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 1/11£522
Fri 20/1113:10 -
2 stops32h 00m
Thu 26/1115:05 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 1/11£524
Sun 13/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sat 16/116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 29/10£525
Fri 18/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sat 23/116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 29/10£529
Fri 11/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Fri 25/1216:45 -
2 stops56h 50m
Deal found 30/10£544
Fri 25/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sat 9/116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 1/11£545
Fri 18/1210:20 -
2 stops36h 30m
Thu 21/116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 30/10£551
Wed 9/1219:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Tue 29/1219:30 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 2/11£552
Sat 12/1213:10 -
2 stops33h 40m
Mon 28/1216:45 -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 29/10£553
Fri 4/1206:05 -
1 stop17h 30m
Sat 12/1217:20 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 29/10£568
Fri 6/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 40m
Sat 28/1116:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 31/10£569

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Round-trip from

£508

One-way from

£293

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£695
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 20/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to California
8/2-31/12
  • 8/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/2

22:35-00:02

3 stops33h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£333

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/12

20:15-15:15

2 stops51h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

09:45-14:45

3 stops37h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£364

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

18:05-07:20

3 stops45h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/3

08:20-16:05

3 stops38h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£380

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/12

14:05-07:20

3 stops49h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£388

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

19:55-15:15

2 stops51h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£416

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/1

20:20-23:12

2 stops34h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£429

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

10:35-20:10

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£444

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

£450

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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 £585). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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 £617 and £721 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £514 on Scandinavian Airlines (2 Dec–5 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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

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 18h. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 5047 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 £585). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £762). 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£170Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapest£237Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£243Average£823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest£402Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£416Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest£417Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£422Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£445Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£447Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£466Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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