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Cheap flights from Scotland 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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
19 Dec — 26 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 November 2025.

Thu 4/1207:15GLA - LAS
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1219:35LAS - GLA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£427
Thu 4/1211:30EDI - LAS
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1219:35LAS - EDI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£454
Thu 4/1209:35EDI - LAS
1 stop16h 15mAer Lingus
Tue 9/1219:35LAS - EDI
1 stop16h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/11£518
Wed 3/1211:40GLA - LAX
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1217:30LAX - GLA
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/11£573
Wed 3/1208:20GLA - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAer Lingus
Wed 10/1220:15LAX - GLA
1 stop15h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/11£576
Tue 23/1213:25GLA - SFO
1 stop30h 25mKLM
Tue 20/113:55SFO - GLA
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Deal found 17/11£582
Tue 9/1212:45EDI - LAX
2 stops19h 44mLufthansa
Tue 16/1208:40LAX - EDI
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/11£594
Mon 22/1209:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/100:43SFO - EDI
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11£598
Tue 2/1219:10GLA - SFO
2 stops30h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 15/1206:30SFO - GLA
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11£598
Sun 7/1208:20GLA - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAer Lingus
Sun 14/1220:15LAX - GLA
1 stop15h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/11£606
Tue 16/1208:20GLA - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAer Lingus
Sat 27/1217:20SFO - GLA
1 stop18h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 18/11£609
Sun 7/1217:45GLA - LAX
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:15LAX - GLA
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£610

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to California flight deals. Data was last updated 19 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£427

One-way from

£278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£642
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 4/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Scotland to California
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30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 59m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£55 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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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 19 November 2025.
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

GlasgowLas Vegas

GLA - LAS

GLALAS

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/12

07:15-17:50

1 stop18h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/12

19:35-19:40

1 stop16h 05m

£427

GlasgowLas Vegas

GLA - LAS

GLALAS

Glasgow Intl

Fri 16/1

17:20-17:50

2 stops32h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 20/1

19:35-20:20

1 stop16h 45m

£507

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

10:55-18:30

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

18:35-15:50

1 stop14h 15m

£544

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/1

18:35-17:05

1 stop30h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

18:00-17:00

1 stop15h 00m

£551

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

08:45-15:20

1 stop14h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

20:20-17:05

1 stop13h 45m

£560

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

08:20-16:35

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

17:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

£566

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

08:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

17:20-19:40

1 stop18h 20m

£566

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/1

08:35-15:20

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

09:50-10:10

2 stops16h 20m

£569

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 15/4

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

13:50-13:00

1 stop15h 10m

£569

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

09:30-15:50

1 stop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

12:57-12:30

2 stops16h 33m

£570

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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 £328). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £469). 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 SCT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland 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 19 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Scotland to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Scotland to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Scotland to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Scotland to California flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1,411 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,376 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,532 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 £569, British Airways can have you in California from Scotland in 13h 50m. 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 Finnair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £367. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and United Airlines, 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 £328). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £469). 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 19 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£324Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£404Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£405Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest£406Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£419Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£420Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£421Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£430Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£445Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£453Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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