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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £240

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Tue 24/208:55
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 05m
British Airways
Tue 3/317:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop16h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£370
Wed 8/409:15
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Wed 15/419:20
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£399
Sun 15/306:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/319:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£401
Tue 26/514:05
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop17h 02m
Delta
Wed 10/607:00
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 18/1£420
Mon 2/307:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 55m
SWISS
Wed 11/320:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 19/1£435
Mon 26/106:05
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 40m
KLM
Mon 2/207:45
LAX
-
GLA
2 stops18h 10m
KLM
Deal found 19/1£440
Wed 4/207:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 8/208:33
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops15h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1£442
Tue 24/306:00
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 21/415:05
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop17h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/1£442
Mon 2/309:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops19h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 11/323:59
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops23h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1£443
Sun 4/1007:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Sun 18/1020:55
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£444
Mon 2/309:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops19h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 8/300:25
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops23h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£444
Mon 16/206:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/216:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£445

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£370

One-way from

£240

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£492
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • Scotland to California
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 20m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% 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 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Scotland

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

09:15-17:30

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

19:20-20:20

1 stop17h 00m

£399

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

14:05-23:07

1 stop17h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

07:00-07:05

1 stop16h 05m

£420

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

07:40-16:35

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

13:25-18:55

2 stops22h 30m

£439

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

£442

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

09:25-21:09

2 stops19h 44m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

00:25-06:55

2 stops23h 30m

£444

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/3

08:20-19:30

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

21:15-19:40

1 stop15h 25m

£448

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/3

08:20-19:30

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

21:15-19:40

1 stop15h 25m

£448

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

08:20-18:30

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

14:37-15:15

2 stops16h 38m

£449

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/2

17:20-11:45

1 stop26h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

09:05-09:55

2 stops16h 50m

£450

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

06:05-18:45

2 stops20h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

07:30-12:00

2 stops20h 30m

£451

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 £319). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £459). 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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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 21 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
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
9,188 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
7,690 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

    For as low as £399, British Airways can have you in California from Scotland in 16h 15m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5047 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 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 £319). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £459). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£236Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£301Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£317Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£397Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£411Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£421Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£439Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£443Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest£469Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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