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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £238

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to California flight deals. Data was last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£409

One-way from

£238

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£492
29/3-5/4
  • 29/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 55m total
  • Scotland to California
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21/2
  • 21/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 14 January 2026.

Sun 29/321:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/419:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£409
Fri 20/206:35
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/206:25
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£418
Thu 26/214:40
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/316:40
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£422
Thu 26/212:00
GLA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/316:40
SFO
-
GLA
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£428
Mon 16/316:35
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/707:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£429
Sun 15/306:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/707:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£435
Thu 22/109:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:20
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£437
Wed 4/207:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/219:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£438
Tue 27/106:05
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 40m
KLM
Thu 12/208:58
LAX
-
GLA
2 stops16h 57m
KLM
Deal found 14/1£441
Mon 16/320:50
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/710:45
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£441
Tue 28/406:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/519:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£442
Thu 5/209:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 8/208:20
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/1£442

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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

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

09:25-22:59

2 stops21h 34m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

08:33-07:55

2 stops15h 22m

£442

GlasgowLas Vegas

GLA - LAS

GLALAS

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/2

09:30-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/3

19:35-21:35

1 stop18h 00m

£444

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

07:25-20:25

1 stop21h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

19:20-18:25

1 stop15h 05m

£448

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/2

12:50-00:30

2 stops19h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

15:00-23:10

1 stop24h 10m

£453

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 31/3

12:10-11:30

1 stop31h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/4

18:05-17:30

1 stop15h 25m

£455

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/2

06:05-11:45

1 stop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

13:45-22:10

1 stop24h 25m

£456

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/2

06:05-11:45

1 stop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

13:45-16:35

1 stop18h 50m

£456

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

09:25-18:09

1 stop16h 44m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

05:00-07:55

2 stops18h 55m

£456

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

12:00-18:30

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

20:30-21:25

1 stop17h 55m

£456

EdinburghOntario

EDI - ONT

EDIONT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

12:30-21:50

2 stops41h 20m

Ontario

Sun 10/5

06:05-10:35

2 stops44h 30m

£457

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £319). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £458). 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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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 14 January 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
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,435 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,671 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

    For as low as £456, United Airlines can have you in California from Scotland in 13h 40m. 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.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £319). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £458). 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 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£301Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£322Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£397Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£411Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£421Average£504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£431Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£435Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£443Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£447Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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