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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £282

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
11 Jul — 18 Jul1
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 11 June 2026.

Mon 14/914:00
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop15h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 23/908:20
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6£387
Thu 27/806:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/908:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/6£485
Thu 8/1006:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Lufthansa
Wed 21/1007:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£487
Thu 25/612:30
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 27m
Lufthansa
Thu 2/707:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£490
Tue 29/908:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
British Airways
Fri 9/1021:00
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£492
Thu 9/712:30
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 27m
Lufthansa
Mon 13/707:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/6£492
Thu 1/1012:30
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 51m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1208:40
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops24h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/6£493
Wed 18/1111:40
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Tue 1/1209:50
LAX
-
GLA
2 stops16h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£496
Wed 28/1006:05
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops19h 04m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/1115:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop24h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/6£496
Mon 9/1106:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Mon 23/1115:30
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 10/6£497
Wed 28/1019:30
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Wed 11/1115:30
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop13h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£498
Tue 7/709:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/708:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£498

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 11 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£387

One-way from

£282

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£655
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/9-23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 12m total
  • Scotland to California
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 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 11 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

14:00-12:00

2 stops30h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

08:25-10:10

1 stop17h 45m

£505

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

11:30-18:52

1 stop15h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 21/7

18:26-08:25

2 stops29h 59m

£507

GlasgowSanta Ana

GLA - SNA

GLASNA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 17/9

14:00-09:57

1 stop27h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 21/9

21:14-10:10

1 stop28h 56m

£516

GlasgowSanta Ana

GLA - SNA

GLASNA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/7

14:00-09:07

3 stops27h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 16/7

21:15-10:10

1 stop28h 55m

£516

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 29/9

14:00-21:21

1 stop15h 21m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

05:45-10:10

2 stops20h 25m

£516

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Sun 5/7

14:00-09:37

1 stop27h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/7

05:00-10:10

2 stops21h 10m

£516

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 2/7

14:00-07:34

2 stops25h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

06:00-10:10

2 stops20h 10m

£517

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Fri 26/6

14:00-08:27

2 stops26h 27m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

23:59-10:10

2 stops26h 11m

£517

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

08:10-20:03

2 stops43h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 16/11

13:26-17:00

2 stops19h 34m

£518

GlasgowSanta Ana

GLA - SNA

GLASNA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 9/7

14:00-09:07

2 stops27h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 13/7

21:15-10:10

1 stop28h 55m

£518

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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, 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 £901). 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 61 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 11 June 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
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
689 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,603 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,980 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,044 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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 £516, Lufthansa can have you in California from Scotland in 27h 57m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5119 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 £901). 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 11 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£171Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£237Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£324Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£418Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£423Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£423Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£430Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£431Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£450Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£482Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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