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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £153

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
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 4 February 2026.

Sun 1/316:40
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/314:00
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£406
Fri 4/923:55
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/906:10
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£419
Mon 11/520:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/507:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£433
Wed 13/520:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/507:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£435
Fri 6/321:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Tue 10/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 3/2£437
Mon 2/315:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
British Airways
Mon 9/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop16h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2£438
Fri 6/317:40
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop13h 40m
American Airlines
Thu 19/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2£439
Fri 6/317:40
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
Finnair
Thu 19/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 34m
Finnair
Deal found 3/2£440
Mon 2/318:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop13h 15m
British Airways
Mon 16/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2£443
Thu 5/319:49
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops37h 11m
British Airways
Wed 11/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 3/2£444
Thu 5/313:45
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop35h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/318:05
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop25h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2£444
Mon 13/419:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop28h 10m
SWISS
Mon 20/419:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1£445

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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£153

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£526
13/5-27/5
  • 13/5-27/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 25m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 20/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 25m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 4 February 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

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

12:45-15:15

2 stops18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

11:25-22:11

2 stops17h 46m

£449

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

10:13-19:30

2 stops25h 17m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

11:25-18:38

1 stop15h 13m

£454

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 19/3

07:00-08:45

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/3

05:50-13:05

1 stop14h 15m

£456

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/3

23:59-09:30

2 stops26h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

11:30-22:18

1 stop17h 48m

£457

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/3

23:35-08:45

1 stop26h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

10:45-00:17

1 stop20h 32m

£458

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 7/4

16:42-10:35

1 stop33h 53m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

09:00-10:25

1 stop33h 25m

£458

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/3

00:55-08:45

2 stops23h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

10:45-22:53

2 stops19h 08m

£459

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/3

22:15-08:45

2 stops26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

13:30-15:15

1 stop32h 45m

£459

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/3

09:58-09:30

2 stops16h 32m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

11:30-23:55

2 stops19h 25m

£459

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/3

23:35-08:45

1 stop26h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

10:45-22:03

1 stop18h 18m

£460

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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 £367). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £651). 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 14h 55m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 4925 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 Ontario - 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 £367). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £651). 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 4 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£404Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£758Average£842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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