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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £166

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
8 Apr — 15 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 9 March 2026.

Sun 26/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/517:50
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3£440
Sun 20/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/907:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£442
Sun 6/919:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/906:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3£445
Sun 19/419:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/416:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£448
Wed 15/419:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/411:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3£465
Sun 12/419:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/411:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£466
Mon 27/419:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/507:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£468
Sun 23/822:25
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/806:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3£472
Fri 4/923:07
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops48h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/919:40
EDI
-
SMF
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£473
Sun 26/419:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/507:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£474
Sat 15/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 29/819:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/3£476
Wed 9/919:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/909:20
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/3£476

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 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£166

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£574
26/4-13/5
  • 26/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£102 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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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 9 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

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Sun 16/8

06:00-07:40

2 stops41h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

09:15-23:50

2 stops46h 35m

£530

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 22/8

18:50-08:25

2 stops29h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-11:45

2 stops34h 45m

£532

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 23/8

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

09:00-18:19

2 stops41h 19m

£533

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 23/8

08:09-10:35

1 stop18h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

11:30-18:49

1 stop15h 19m

£539

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

17:05-15:40

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

09:15-18:20

1 stop17h 05m

£559

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

20:50-19:30

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

05:50-13:40

1 stop15h 50m

£559

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

13:15-09:50

1 stop12h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

22:00-13:15

2 stops47h 15m

£562

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Mon 20/4

22:15-07:05

2 stops24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

14:05-11:36

2 stops29h 31m

£568

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 25/4

13:11-07:05

2 stops33h 54m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

14:05-10:10

2 stops28h 05m

£568

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 25/4

13:11-07:05

2 stops33h 54m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

14:05-10:05

2 stops28h 00m

£568

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £365). 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 14h 35m. 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 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 £365). 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 9 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£412Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£774Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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