How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

For as low as £602, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Scotland in 17h 20m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5129 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to CA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to California as you normally would.

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.

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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 8 October 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Scotland to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from Scotland to California

Round-trip from	£465
One-way from	£315
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£569

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Glasgow Intl

Wed 17/2

19:25-16:05

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San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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£330

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GLA Glasgow Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/12

09:30-11:45

2 stops34h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£342

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/12

06:00-11:45

2 stops37h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£348

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

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Sat 31/10

06:15-08:20

2 stops33h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SFO San Francisco

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 16/2

07:55-14:45

2 stops38h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£359

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA Glasgow Intl - SFO San Francisco

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/12

21:00-20:18

3 stops55h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

07:15-20:10

2 stops44h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£364

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA Glasgow Intl - SFO San Francisco

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 18/2

09:50-15:35

2 stops37h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£378

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

20:30-07:20

2 stops42h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£381

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA Glasgow Intl - SFO San Francisco

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

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21:50-15:50

3 stops50h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

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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 £614). Flying from Scotland to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £779). 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 £531 and £646 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £465 on Multiple Airlines (12 Nov–17 Nov).

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

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

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,816 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,046 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,256 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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How long is the flight from Scotland to California?
For as low as £602, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Scotland in 17h 20m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5129 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 £614). Flying from Scotland to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £779). 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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easyJet	Cheapest£36	Average£81	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search easyJet flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£173	Average£637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	Cheapest£240	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£246	Average£818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	Cheapest£407	Average£685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£421	Average£574	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Iberia	Cheapest£422	Average£599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£428	Average£629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£429	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	Cheapest£450	Average£575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Scotland to California flights typically cost between £531 and £646 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £465 on Multiple Airlines (12 Nov–17 Nov).

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

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.

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Scotland to California flights typically cost between £531 and £646 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £465 on Multiple Airlines (12 Nov–17 Nov).