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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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
17 Mar — 24 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 15 February 2026.

Sun 19/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£431
Thu 12/322:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Fri 20/310:55
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£444
Sun 23/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops55h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 26/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/2£446
Sun 15/322:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop13h 35m
British Airways
Tue 24/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 58m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2£448
Mon 16/322:02
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops16h 53m
British Airways
Mon 23/319:20
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops30h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 14/2£450
Mon 13/419:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop28h 05m
SWISS
Mon 20/419:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop28h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 14/2£450
Mon 16/319:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop13h 15m
British Airways
Tue 24/316:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2£451
Sun 12/420:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Thu 23/411:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2£452
Tue 5/516:32
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops18h 58m
British Airways
Tue 12/510:30
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 15/2£454
Wed 8/415:55
LAS
-
EDI
2 stops18h 40m
British Airways
Thu 23/411:25
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop18h 53m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2£455
Tue 21/415:21
SAN
-
EDI
2 stops18h 39m
British Airways
Tue 28/411:25
EDI
-
SAN
1 stop19h 24m
British Airways
Deal found 13/2£455
Sun 15/306:00
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop19h 45m
KLM
Mon 23/310:45
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop21h 11m
KLM
Deal found 13/2£455

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£431

One-way from

£154

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£526
19/4-28/4
  • 19/4-28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£114 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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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 15 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

16:32-19:30

2 stops18h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

10:30-23:29

1 stop20h 59m

£454

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

20:20-21:30

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

08:25-17:10

1 stop16h 45m

£456

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 16/3

22:25-08:45

1 stop27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

10:45-00:11

1 stop20h 26m

£459

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 28/4

14:27-15:40

2 stops17h 13m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

07:00-19:40

2 stops20h 40m

£461

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 14/4

16:32-22:20

2 stops21h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

05:55-21:55

2 stops24h 00m

£461

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

21:30-08:45

1 stop28h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

05:50-16:04

2 stops17h 14m

£466

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

08:15-08:05

2 stops15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:00-21:20

1 stop20h 20m

£471

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Tue 14/4

06:05-08:05

2 stops18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/4

12:30-22:26

2 stops17h 56m

£472

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

09:00-10:40

2 stops17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

£472

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

08:15-10:35

2 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

12:30-22:55

2 stops18h 25m

£472

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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 £368). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £652). 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 17h 10m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5149 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 San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Los Angeles - Edinburgh Turnhouse or San Jose - 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 £368). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £652). 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 15 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£404Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£760Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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