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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £172

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from California to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Mon 4/519:35
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:05
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£482
Mon 12/1020:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1019:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£492
Mon 21/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/907:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£493
Sun 20/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/907:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£499
Wed 28/1020:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1119:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/3£514
Wed 22/420:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Wed 29/408:35
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/3£525
Mon 16/1116:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 25/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/3£530
Thu 17/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/907:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£530
Tue 3/1116:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 21/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/3£535
Mon 16/1119:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 25/1119:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/3£535
Wed 14/1019:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 19/1017:00
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops31h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/3£541
Mon 4/519:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 19/519:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/3£542

Find flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£482

One-way from

£172

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£575
4/5-11/5
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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25/7
  • 25/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Edinburgh 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 23 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

20:10-15:55

1 stop35h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

10:40-11:40

1 stop33h 00m

£586

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/9

14:12-22:45

2 stops24h 33m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

06:10-22:22

2 stops24h 12m

£607

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 22/8

14:12-08:25

1 stop34h 13m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-15:06

2 stops38h 06m

£607

BurbankEdinburgh

BUR - EDI

BUREDI

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/9

13:50-07:20

3 stops33h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

09:00-20:37

2 stops43h 37m

£616

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/9

17:50-20:55

1 stop19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

11:20-00:02

2 stops20h 42m

£619

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Sun 16/8

18:39-08:25

2 stops29h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

11:30-23:50

2 stops20h 20m

£619

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Tue 15/9

05:00-07:20

3 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:30-22:26

2 stops17h 56m

£630

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 12/8

16:20-18:35

2 stops18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/8

09:25-20:00

2 stops18h 35m

£641
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Fri 18/9

20:55-19:45

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

07:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

£648

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

16:30-20:45

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

21:05-13:35

1 stop24h 30m

£649

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £366). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £662). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from California?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from California, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

  • How long is the flight from California to Edinburgh?

    Departing from California to Edinburgh will take you 24h 33m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 4962 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Edinburgh?

    The most popular route from California to Edinburgh is Los Angeles - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Edinburgh 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 California to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £366). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £662). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Edinburgh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Edinburgh. 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£413Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£776Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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