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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £257

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
24 Aug — 31 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 25 July 2026.

Tue 8/905:55
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Tue 22/919:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 23/7£505
Sat 10/1009:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Aer Lingus
Tue 20/1020:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£510
Tue 8/912:00
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 25m
Aer Lingus
Sun 20/920:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop12h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 25/7£513
Fri 4/909:40
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Aer Lingus
Tue 8/920:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop12h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£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 23/7£519
Sun 6/909:40
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Aer Lingus
Sun 13/920:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop12h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£521
Tue 8/911:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Aer Lingus
Thu 17/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£528
Thu 27/811:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Aer Lingus
Thu 10/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 24/7£528
Tue 8/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/7£530
Sun 6/909:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Aer Lingus
Sun 13/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£530
Mon 24/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£540
Mon 9/1119:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1119:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£540

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 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£505

One-way from

£257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£667
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Scotland to California
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£32 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 25 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
Fastest return journey

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Fri 4/9

09:40-18:25

1 stop16h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

20:10-16:50

1 stop12h 40m

£514

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£593

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

10:59-18:25

2 stops23h 26m

£594

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

19:10-21:00

2 stops33h 50m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

10:56-18:25

2 stops23h 29m

£597

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

£598

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

06:00-08:25

2 stops18h 25m

£615

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

08:35-17:47

2 stops17h 12m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

21:00-19:40

1 stop14h 40m

£616

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Fri 11/9

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

12:09-16:10

2 stops20h 01m

£617

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 20/10

08:35-17:57

2 stops17h 22m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/11

20:50-18:15

1 stop13h 25m

£619

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

14:00-16:30

2 stops18h 30m

£619

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to California

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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 £600). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £756). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Scotland to California flights typically cost between £556 and £786 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £510 on Aer Lingus (10 Oct–20 Oct).

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 25 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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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
1,545 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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
695 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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
1,679 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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
8,155 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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
8,132 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

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, Aer Lingus 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 £211. 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 £600). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £756). 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 25 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£171Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£172Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£238Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£244Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£418Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£425Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£430Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£447Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£447Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£450Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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