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Cheap flights from Scotland to California from £178

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£178

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£578
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Scotland to California
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • Scotland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£36 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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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 29 April 2025.

Tue 13/509:25ABZ - LAX
1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 20/520:05LAX - ABZ
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£452
Wed 7/507:40EDI - LAX
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 12/521:30LAX - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£452
Thu 4/910:40EDI - SNA
2 stops19h 02mBritish Airways
Thu 18/916:45SNA - EDI
2 stops16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£457
Sun 18/523:50EDI - LAX
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/516:30LAX - EDI
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£462
Wed 7/511:25EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFinnair
Mon 12/512:39LAX - EDI
2 stops16h 41mFinnair
Deal found 28/4£472
Wed 7/509:10EDI - LAX
1 stop13h 40mDelta
Tue 13/509:35LAX - EDI
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Deal found 28/4£476
Mon 1/909:25EDI - SNA
2 stops20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 18/914:57SNA - EDI
2 stops17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4£477
Wed 30/420:00GLA - LAX
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/521:25LAX - GLA
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£477
Thu 4/909:00EDI - SNA
2 stops21h 12mLufthansa
Thu 18/912:36SNA - EDI
1 stop15h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4£480
Tue 6/514:05EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 13/517:20LAX - EDI
1 stop19h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£481
Thu 4/909:00EDI - SNA
1 stop16h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 18/906:45SNA - EDI
1 stop21h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£481
Tue 13/506:00ABZ - LAX
1 stop13h 50mDelta
Tue 20/508:40LAX - ABZ
2 stops19h 40mDelta
Deal found 29/4£482

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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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

AberdeenLos Angeles

ABZ - LAX

ABZLAX

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 13/5

09:25-20:15

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

20:05-19:35

1 stop15h 30m

£452

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

10:40-21:42

2 stops19h 02m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 18/9

16:45-17:40

2 stops16h 55m

£457

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/5

23:50-14:00

2 stops22h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

16:30-09:10

1 stop32h 40m

£462

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/5

10:05-17:35

1 stop15h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

21:30-19:40

1 stop14h 10m

£474

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/9

09:25-21:52

2 stops20h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 18/9

14:57-16:40

2 stops17h 43m

£477

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

06:00-14:50

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

13:51-16:35

2 stops18h 44m

£477

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

09:00-22:12

2 stops21h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 18/9

12:36-11:40

1 stop15h 04m

£480

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/9

09:00-17:34

1 stop16h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 18/9

06:45-12:05

1 stop21h 20m

£481

AberdeenLos Angeles

ABZ - LAX

ABZLAX

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 13/5

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

08:40-12:20

2 stops19h 40m

£482

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 20/9

07:55-13:50

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

15:00-21:30

2 stops22h 30m

£497

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £575). Flying from Scotland to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Scotland to California, such as Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
385 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £304. However, be on the lookout for offers from Vueling 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?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to California?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to California (average of £575). Flying from Scotland to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£372Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£386Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£393Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£399Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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JetBlueCheapest£415Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air FranceCheapest£421Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest£426Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£434Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£438Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapest£449Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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