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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £277

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to California

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 July 2026.

Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1007:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£506
Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1018:05
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£514
Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1007:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£515
Mon 24/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/7£519
Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1007:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£525
Sun 11/1017:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1007:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£531
Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1011:25
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£534
Sun 11/1017:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1007:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£537
Wed 14/1007:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1020:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7£543
Mon 31/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/7£547
Fri 21/806:05
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/915:35
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£547
Wed 23/905:45
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1013:00
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£566

Find flight deals from Scotland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to California flight deals. Data was last updated 20 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£506

One-way from

£277

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£661
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • Scotland to California
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Scotland 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 (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland 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 20 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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

£592

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

07:05-18:25

2 stops27h 20m

£592

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

£595

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

06:20-18:25

2 stops28h 05m

£603

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/10

10:50-18:25

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

21:55-22:20

2 stops16h 25m

£605

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

08:35-17:47

2 stops17h 12m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

21:00-19:40

1 stop14h 40m

£612

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-14:45

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

18:25-16:30

1 stop14h 05m

£614

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

06:00-08:25

2 stops18h 25m

£615

EdinburghOntario

EDI - ONT

EDIONT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/12

11:05-21:52

2 stops18h 47m

Ontario

Mon 28/12

06:00-12:10

2 stops22h 10m

£615

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

15:15-16:30

1 stop17h 15m

£615

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to California

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Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £595). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £763). 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 Scotland to California?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to California?

The best time to book flights from Scotland to California is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 20 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Scotland to California have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,541 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
693 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,673 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,147 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
8,126 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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 Scotland to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

    For as low as £615, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Scotland in 14h 05m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5149 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £209. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from Scotland to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £595). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £763). 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 Scotland to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Scotland 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 20 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£170Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£170Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£236Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£242Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£414Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£420Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£426Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£443Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£443Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£445Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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