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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £289

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
21 May — 28 May1
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 21 April 2026.

Mon 2/1108:35
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Mon 9/1120:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop13h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 18/4£327
Sat 23/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 28/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/4£489
Thu 21/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 27/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/4£490
Thu 21/515:20
GLA
-
SFO
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/516:45
SFO
-
GLA
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£493
Mon 2/1119:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 17/1119:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/4£507
Wed 27/519:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/4£516
Wed 3/607:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/620:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£519
Mon 4/507:55
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£529
Wed 16/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 23/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops42h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/4£533
Thu 4/609:05
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/617:35
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£534
Thu 4/607:45
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/617:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£539
Mon 1/608:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/620:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£539

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£573
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Scotland to California
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 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 21 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£536

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

19:10-16:50

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

09:59-18:25

2 stops24h 26m

£578

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£582

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

16:40-18:25

1 stop17h 45m

£594

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

09:20-16:50

2 stops39h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

19:10-18:25

1 stop15h 15m

£610

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

07:45-12:00

3 stops36h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

06:00-10:10

3 stops20h 10m

£652

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

09:15-18:25

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

20:10-19:50

1 stop15h 40m

£654

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

10:30-19:46

1 stop17h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

10:36-07:40

1 stop13h 04m

£658

EdinburghLas Vegas

EDI - LAS

EDILAS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

07:35-10:40

3 stops35h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/6

18:10-08:05

3 stops29h 55m

£665

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/10

09:30-18:25

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/11

17:30-16:35

1 stop15h 05m

£667

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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 September is currently the most expensive (average of £918). 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 21 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7.4
Good
1,578 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,520 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,903 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,501 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

    For as low as £670, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in California from Scotland in 14h 15m. 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, 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of £918). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£169Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£235Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£321Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£395Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£410Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£412Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£425Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£426Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest£426Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest£446Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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