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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £232

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
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 7 May 2026.

Mon 16/1123:00
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1109:25
EDI
-
SMF
1 stop19h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5£561
Tue 1/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/905:45
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£605
Thu 3/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/919:40
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£610
Wed 2/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/920:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£611
Sun 13/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/907:25
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£614
Sun 22/1120:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1217:40
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£615
Mon 10/822:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Thu 20/812:40
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/5£624
Sun 6/919:35
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/906:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£627
Tue 11/822:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop16h 10m
British Airways
Wed 26/810:30
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop18h 19m
British Airways
Deal found 5/5£627
Wed 9/920:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Wed 16/910:30
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop14h 38m
British Airways
Deal found 2/5£627
Tue 8/920:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Tue 22/909:15
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5£629
Mon 19/1006:45
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1114:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£630

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£605

One-way from

£232

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£707
1/9-10/9
  • 1/9-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 19m 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. 4% potential price decrease (£19 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 7 May 2026.
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RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Wed 19/8

09:00-10:35

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

09:00-17:38

2 stops40h 38m

£631

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 22/8

22:44-07:40

2 stops24h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-11:45

2 stops34h 45m

£633

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Tue 1/9

18:39-07:40

2 stops29h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

09:00-17:43

2 stops40h 43m

£633

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/10

22:10-19:40

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

20:30-20:00

1 stop31h 30m

£636

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/9

22:10-21:30

1 stop15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

08:35-18:50

2 stops18h 15m

£644

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 19/9

23:25-07:05

2 stops23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

14:05-21:56

1 stop15h 51m

£646

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Wed 19/8

12:05-11:50

2 stops15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

09:00-21:58

1 stop20h 58m

£646

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

07:00-07:05

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

13:10-11:50

1 stop30h 40m

£647

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Wed 9/9

12:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

09:00-18:01

1 stop17h 01m

£648

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 27/9

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

09:40-21:58

2 stops20h 18m

£652

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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

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.

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 £143). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £573). 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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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 13h 30m. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £143). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £573). 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 airline flying from California to Edinburgh

Discover the top airline 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 7 May 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest£763Average£847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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