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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £278

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
6 heinä — 13 heinä1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to California flight deals. Data was last updated 1 heinäkuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£412

One-way from

£278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£615
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/8-9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to California
5/10
  • 5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 09m total
  • Edinburgh to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 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 July 2025

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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 1 heinäkuu 2025.

ma 25/811:40EDI - LAX
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
ti 9/917:00LAX - EDI
2 stops16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6£412
to 21/815:20EDI - LAX
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
ma 25/816:30LAX - EDI
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£427
ma 13/1019:45EDI - LAX
2 stops28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
to 16/1019:30LAX - EDI
2 stops30h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£463
ma 1/919:35EDI - SFO
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
la 13/908:00SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£473
ma 1/906:25EDI - SFO
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
la 13/909:00SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/6£475
ma 25/806:00EDI - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
ti 9/912:30SFO - EDI
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Deal found 30/6£483
ke 10/911:25EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mAmerican Airlines
to 18/916:30SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6£486
su 24/809:10EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 35mVirgin Atlantic
ti 9/913:45SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/6£486
ti 28/1008:55EDI - LAX
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
ke 5/1117:55LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/6£488
ma 25/806:25EDI - LAX
1 stop19h 10mFinnair
ti 9/920:05LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 50mFinnair
Deal found 30/6£489
ma 25/806:00EDI - LAX
2 stops19h 13mDelta
ti 9/913:25LAX - EDI
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 30/6£490
ti 28/1007:50EDI - SNA
2 stops20h 36mAmerican Airlines
ke 5/1111:51SNA - EDI
2 stops16h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/6£491

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

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Edinburgh

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 25/8

11:40-18:05

1 stop14h 25m

Los Angeles

ti 9/9

17:00-17:55

2 stops16h 55m

£412

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

to 21/8

15:20-14:10

1 stop30h 50m

Los Angeles

ma 25/8

16:30-22:45

1 stop22h 15m

£427

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 1/9

19:35-18:10

2 stops30h 35m

San Francisco

la 13/9

08:00-12:05

2 stops20h 05m

£473

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 1/9

06:25-13:50

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

la 13/9

09:00-07:10

1 stop14h 10m

£475

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 25/8

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

ti 9/9

12:30-16:35

2 stops20h 05m

£483

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 10/9

11:25-17:25

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

to 18/9

16:30-14:45

1 stop14h 15m

£486

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

su 24/8

09:10-11:45

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

ti 9/9

13:45-16:25

1 stop18h 40m

£486

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 25/8

06:25-17:35

1 stop19h 10m

Los Angeles

ti 9/9

20:05-17:55

1 stop13h 50m

£489

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 25/8

06:00-17:13

2 stops19h 13m

Los Angeles

ti 9/9

13:25-16:35

2 stops19h 10m

£490

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ti 28/10

07:50-21:26

2 stops20h 36m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ke 5/11

11:51-12:25

2 stops16h 34m

£491

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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 £575). Flying from Edinburgh to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 heinäkuu 2025.

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.

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 1 heinäkuu 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andFinnair from Edinburgh to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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 £335. Aer Lingus flights start at £451 while deals on British Airways start at £541 one-way.

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

  • 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £575). Flying from Edinburgh to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£378Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£388Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£388Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£414Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£417Average£524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£421Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£425Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£426Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£427Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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WestJetCheapest£437Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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