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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £154

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£390

One-way from

£154

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£530
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/2-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 16m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 59m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 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 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 16 January 2026.

Sun 22/221:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Tue 10/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£390
Tue 3/307:00
LAS
-
EDI
2 stops22h 20m
British Airways
Tue 10/311:25
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop29h 37m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£404
Mon 9/212:46
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops21h 24m
British Airways
Wed 25/220:20
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops27h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£404
Sun 22/220:15
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops17h 10m
British Airways
Fri 6/309:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£406
Wed 11/217:30
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops18h 20m
British Airways
Wed 18/208:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£406
Mon 2/314:37
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops16h 38m
British Airways
Mon 9/315:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop32h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£407
Mon 2/212:46
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops21h 24m
British Airways
Wed 11/206:25
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£407
Mon 9/216:23
SNA
-
EDI
2 stops17h 47m
British Airways
Thu 26/207:30
EDI
-
SNA
2 stops23h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1£409
Mon 2/314:48
SNA
-
EDI
2 stops16h 27m
British Airways
Tue 10/308:15
EDI
-
SNA
2 stops43h 08m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£411
Tue 3/216:45
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops17h 20m
British Airways
Tue 10/220:20
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£414
Wed 28/116:00
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops17h 05m
British Airways
Thu 5/220:20
EDI
-
SAN
2 stops27h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£414
Mon 9/311:39
LAS
-
EDI
2 stops22h 21m
British Airways
Thu 19/308:20
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop17h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£415

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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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

10:00-13:20

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

06:50-19:53

2 stops20h 03m

£409

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 16/3

11:39-17:00

2 stops22h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/3

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

£415

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 1/2

16:00-17:00

2 stops17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/2

17:55-16:10

1 stop30h 15m

£416

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 28/1

12:46-17:05

2 stops20h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

06:50-16:10

1 stop17h 20m

£416

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 17/2

14:48-15:15

2 stops16h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

07:30-21:56

2 stops22h 26m

£418

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/2

16:23-18:05

2 stops17h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

07:50-22:56

2 stops23h 06m

£418

FresnoEdinburgh

FAT - EDI

FATEDI

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 1/3

08:15-15:15

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

07:50-23:12

2 stops22h 22m

£430

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/3

12:39-13:20

2 stops17h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

08:25-21:00

2 stops19h 35m

£430

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/3

15:30-15:15

2 stops16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

09:25-21:00

2 stops18h 35m

£430

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

23:59-07:05

1 stop23h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/4

14:05-23:25

1 stop17h 20m

£438

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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 £374). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £664). 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 16h 05m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5183 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 £374). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £664). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£412Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£774Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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