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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £286

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
7 Aug — 14 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 8 July 2026.

Fri 28/812:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 39m
JetBlue
Mon 31/807:40
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/7£511
Thu 27/819:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/819:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7£532
Tue 1/907:05
GLA
-
LAS
2 stops36h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/923:20
LAS
-
GLA
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£534
Wed 26/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7£537
Thu 1/1019:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 7/1116:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/7£562
Mon 24/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7£564
Tue 29/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 20/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/7£569
Mon 31/821:45
GLA
-
SFO
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/917:40
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£573
Sun 30/819:10
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops34h 03m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/907:00
LAS
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/7£573
Mon 31/809:40
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Aer Lingus
Tue 8/917:40
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 7/7£573
Wed 26/819:10
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops33h 58m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/823:30
LAS
-
EDI
2 stops34h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/7£573
Sat 5/914:40
GLA
-
LAS
2 stops53h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/923:20
LAS
-
GLA
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£575

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£645
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 19m total
  • Scotland to California
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 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 8 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

19:10-22:19

2 stops34h 09m

San Diego

Sat 14/11

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

£579

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

19:10-23:34

2 stops36h 24m

San Diego

Sun 13/9

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

£594

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£596
Fastest return journey

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-14:45

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

18:25-16:30

1 stop14h 05m

£605

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/10

10:50-18:25

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

21:55-22:20

2 stops16h 25m

£608

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

05:45-14:45

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

15:15-16:10

2 stops16h 55m

£608

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

09:40-18:25

1 stop16h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

19:26-19:40

2 stops16h 14m

£608

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

£608

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-17:34

2 stops19h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

09:45-10:40

2 stops16h 55m

£609

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

10:30-23:26

1 stop20h 56m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/10

19:00-17:00

1 stop15h 00m

£611

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £36). Flying from Scotland to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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?

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 8 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
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
692 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,648 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,125 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,105 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 £608, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Scotland in 15h 35m. 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 £210. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £36). Flying from Scotland to California in October is currently the most expensive (average of £943). 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£171Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£171Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£237Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£391Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£423Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£428Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£445Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£448Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest£463Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£469Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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