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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £236

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
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 24 January 2026.

Sat 16/507:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 45m
British Airways
Sat 23/520:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1£359
Thu 5/310:40
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/317:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£412
Mon 2/306:05
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/320:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£422
Mon 2/307:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 55m
SWISS
Wed 11/320:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 23/1£428
Tue 26/514:05
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 19m
Delta
Wed 10/607:00
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 22/1£429
Wed 4/306:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/320:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£433
Sun 15/319:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 55m
SWISS
Mon 30/319:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop28h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 24/1£436
Fri 30/109:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 7/322:44
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop26h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1£437
Sat 31/109:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/208:35
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£437
Tue 3/309:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 19/323:39
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop26h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1£438
Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 59m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/308:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/1£439
Wed 4/207:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops19h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 8/208:20
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1£440

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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£359

One-way from

£236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£485
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Scotland to California
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£16 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 24 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to California that are best for you.

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Scotland

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

19:40-17:35

1 stop28h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

19:35-07:45

1 stop28h 10m

£436

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

07:25-15:18

1 stop15h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

07:00-07:55

2 stops16h 55m

£437

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

09:25-18:05

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:39-09:30

1 stop26h 51m

£438

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-22:24

2 stops20h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:39-09:30

1 stop26h 51m

£438

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-22:24

2 stops20h 59m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

00:25-06:55

2 stops23h 30m

£438

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/3

09:25-01:09

2 stops23h 44m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:39-09:30

1 stop26h 51m

£438

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-18:09

1 stop16h 44m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:39-09:30

1 stop26h 51m

£438

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-21:24

1 stop19h 59m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

08:30-06:55

1 stop15h 25m

£439

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/3

06:00-14:05

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

08:30-12:05

2 stops20h 35m

£447

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/3

06:10-18:45

2 stops19h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

08:45-11:50

2 stops20h 05m

£448

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to California

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £314). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £443). 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.

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 24 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,196 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,695 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 £447, SWISS can have you in California from Scotland in 15h 05m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5120 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 £206. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and JetBlue, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £314). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £443). 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 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£232Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£297Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£312Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£391Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£405Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£406Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£415Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£433Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£437Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest£462Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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