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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £203

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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 July 2026.

Mon 17/818:05
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/906:15
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£543
Mon 9/1116:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 17/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£561
Tue 1/917:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/920:05
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£563
Sun 23/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£567
Mon 24/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:25
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£570
Tue 10/1107:00
LAS
-
EDI
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1109:25
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop20h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6£570
Wed 26/813:00
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/906:20
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£573
Sat 31/1018:26
SNA
-
EDI
3 stops37h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1109:25
EDI
-
SNA
1 stop18h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6£576
Thu 20/818:05
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/807:35
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£579
Thu 17/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/6£584
Mon 17/823:20
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/819:40
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£588
Sun 18/1023:30
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1009:00
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop34h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£621

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£543

One-way from

£203

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£772
17/8-1/9
  • 17/8-1/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 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 4 July 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

Cheapest return flight

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/11

07:00-10:20

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

09:25-22:03

2 stops20h 38m

£573

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/10

17:20-18:00

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

16:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£643

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

14:20-07:55

2 stops33h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

09:25-11:08

2 stops33h 43m

£653

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

13:05-07:55

3 stops34h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

09:25-11:08

2 stops33h 43m

£654

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Mon 12/10

12:18-11:50

1 stop15h 32m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

09:00-18:13

1 stop17h 13m

£656

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Wed 14/10

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

11:30-22:49

1 stop19h 19m

£656

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 4/10

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

11:30-22:49

1 stop19h 19m

£657

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 31/10

10:30-07:55

2 stops38h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

09:25-11:08

2 stops33h 43m

£662

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

10:30-18:25

2 stops23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£665

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

18:05-16:30

1 stop14h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

19:35-11:45

1 stop24h 10m

£671

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Best time to book a flight from California to Edinburgh

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £146). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £668). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from California to Edinburgh?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Edinburgh?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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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 40m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from California to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from California to Edinburgh are British Airways (£161), United Airlines (£366), and Delta (£537).

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

    The most popular route from California to Edinburgh is Los Angeles 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £146). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £668). 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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American AirlinesCheapest£777Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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