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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £214

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£214

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£559
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/11-12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 24 October 2025.

Tue 4/1107:10SAN - EDI
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Wed 12/1111:45EDI - SAN
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 22/10£413
Wed 12/1118:00SAN - EDI
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 19/1107:50EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/10£415
Wed 22/1010:57ONT - EDI
2 stops18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/1006:50EDI - ONT
2 stops21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/10£425
Wed 22/1013:14SAN - EDI
2 stops16h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 31/1006:05EDI - SAN
2 stops21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/10£425
Wed 22/1009:45SAN - EDI
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Fri 31/1010:45EDI - SAN
1 stop17h 02mDelta
Deal found 22/10£436
Mon 8/1215:40SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 15/1218:05EDI - SFO
1 stop25h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/10£442
Tue 4/1111:20SAN - EDI
2 stops15h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1109:25EDI - SAN
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/10£450
Sun 9/1108:25SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1114:20EDI - SFO
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£456
Tue 4/1106:45SFO - EDI
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/1109:25EDI - SFO
1 stop16h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/10£457
Tue 18/1111:50SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 55mKLM
Tue 25/1105:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Deal found 21/10£457
Wed 22/1008:40SFO - EDI
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1006:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10£458
Tue 11/1105:15SFO - EDI
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1119:40EDI - SFO
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£460

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Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 4/11

07:10-09:45

1 stop18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

11:45-20:34

1 stop16h 49m

£414

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 4/11

10:00-09:45

2 stops15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

11:45-23:47

1 stop20h 02m

£414

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 12/11

11:41-12:30

2 stops16h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/11

06:25-18:59

2 stops20h 34m

£425

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Thu 5/2

18:00-17:40

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/2

08:35-16:10

1 stop15h 35m

£456

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

08:25-10:30

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/11

14:20-16:30

1 stop34h 10m

£456

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

17:30-15:15

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

06:05-19:45

1 stop20h 40m

£457

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Wed 4/2

11:47-17:05

2 stops21h 18m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/2

18:35-21:29

2 stops34h 54m

£459

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

08:30-10:30

2 stops18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

09:25-20:09

2 stops18h 44m

£460

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 8/12

22:15-09:45

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

11:45-23:58

1 stop20h 13m

£461

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 8/12

07:21-10:10

2 stops18h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

08:35-19:43

2 stops19h 08m

£462

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £408). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £691). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Edinburgh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15h 40m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5183 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 Aer Lingus (£282), Scandinavian Airlines (£295), and British Airways (£298).

  • 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 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £408). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £691). 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 24 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£518Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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