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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £247

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Sun 26/407:35
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Mon 11/519:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop16h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 9/2£427
Wed 29/405:55
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Mon 11/516:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 11/2£432
Thu 17/919:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/2£433
Wed 18/207:45
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/220:15
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£455
Thu 26/214:40
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/316:40
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£462
Wed 11/306:10
ABZ
-
LAX
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/320:00
LAX
-
ABZ
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£469
Sun 20/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 3/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£482
Wed 22/409:20
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/2£492
Tue 10/308:40
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/320:35
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£493
Mon 24/810:15
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops38h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/2£499
Wed 11/313:20
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop33h 40m
British Airways
Sun 15/321:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 10/2£504
Sat 7/316:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/320:10
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£504

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£427

One-way from

£247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£586
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 26/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Scotland to California
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 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 12 February 2026.
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

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sun 26/4

07:35-13:50

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

19:30-19:40

1 stop16h 10m

£427

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

14:40-14:35

2 stops31h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

16:40-22:05

2 stops21h 25m

£464

AberdeenLos Angeles

ABZ - LAX

ABZLAX

Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 11/3

06:10-19:45

1 stop20h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

20:00-21:10

1 stop18h 10m

£469

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

16:45-16:15

2 stops15h 30m

£492

EdinburghLas Vegas

EDI - LAS

EDILAS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

08:40-18:50

1 stop17h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/3

20:35-18:25

1 stop14h 50m

£493

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/3

16:25-18:10

1 stop33h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

20:10-07:45

2 stops28h 35m

£504

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

20:15-14:40

2 stops26h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

16:45-18:05

2 stops41h 20m

£504

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

19:40-14:40

2 stops51h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

16:45-18:05

2 stops17h 20m

£528

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

17:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

16:45-23:10

1 stop22h 25m

£539

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/3

21:15-23:14

2 stops33h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

19:30-22:50

1 stop19h 20m

£541

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £232). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £447). 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.

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 12 February 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
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,452 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
9,285 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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
7,737 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

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 £427, British Airways can have you in California from Scotland in 14h 15m. The distance from Scotland to California is about 5021 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 £205. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £232). Flying from Scotland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of £447). 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 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£232Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£296Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£312Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£391Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£406Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£409Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£414Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£419Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£428Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£436Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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