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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £239

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
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 February 2026.

Thu 30/405:45
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 7/513:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/2£252
Mon 13/417:00
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 16/419:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops55h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/2£423
Thu 27/819:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/2£436
Mon 24/807:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Sun 6/917:05
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 24/2£446
Thu 23/409:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 28/408:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2£459
Thu 16/408:35
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 05m
British Airways
Sat 25/419:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 22/2£465
Thu 17/919:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/2£467
Sun 23/807:30
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
British Airways
Sun 6/920:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 24/2£468
Wed 22/409:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£473
Fri 16/1019:40
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops53h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 20/1019:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops30h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/2£476
Thu 16/409:05
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/420:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£482
Mon 13/417:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/2£483

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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£252

One-way from

£240

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£596
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 30/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Scotland to California
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 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 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-16:15

2 stops15h 30m

£473

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

18:50-14:40

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£544

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

10:55-08:33

2 stops28h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 31/3

12:52-16:30

2 stops19h 38m

£563

EdinburghOntario

EDI - ONT

EDIONT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

08:40-10:06

2 stops32h 26m

Ontario

Tue 31/3

17:02-21:30

2 stops20h 28m

£563

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/4

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

08:25-12:55

2 stops20h 30m

£568

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Mon 20/4

16:55-11:50

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

13:50-23:10

1 stop25h 20m

£568

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

07:45-10:40

2 stops18h 55m

£570

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

11:25-19:11

1 stop15h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

22:16-08:30

1 stop26h 14m

£573

GlasgowSanta Ana

GLA - SNA

GLASNA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

06:05-18:23

2 stops19h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 31/3

12:54-16:10

2 stops19h 16m

£579

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

09:05-23:25

2 stops21h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

11:50-16:10

2 stops20h 20m

£579

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Deals found on 24/2

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £235). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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 February 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
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,460 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
679 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,344 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,463 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,762 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

    For as low as £568, Scandinavian Airlines 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £208. 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.

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  • 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 £235). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£235Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£316Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£395Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£410Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£412Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£419Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£425Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£433Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£442Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapest£447Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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