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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £163

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
1 ספט' — 8 ספט'1
1 adult

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 27 אוגוסט 2025.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£163

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£590
1/10-14/10
  • 1/10-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£107 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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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 27 אוגוסט 2025.

ד' 1/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
ג' 14/1021:25EDI - LAX
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£419
ד' 15/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
ד' 22/1006:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£420
ד' 15/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
ג' 21/1021:25EDI - LAX
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£422
ב' 8/916:25LAX - EDI
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
ה' 11/906:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£423
ד' 1/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
ד' 8/1006:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£424
ב' 1/916:25LAX - EDI
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
ה' 11/906:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£431
ד' 24/916:30LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
ב' 29/906:00EDI - LAX
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£433
ד' 8/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
ד' 22/1014:10EDI - LAX
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8£433
ו' 10/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
ו' 17/1006:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£435
ב' 8/919:05LAS - EDI
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
ג' 16/909:00EDI - LAS
2 stops21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£490
ד' 8/1016:40SAN - EDI
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
ד' 22/1005:55EDI - SAN
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8£494
ג' 9/907:06SMF - EDI
2 stops18h 14mAmerican Airlines
ה' 25/911:35EDI - SMF
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/8£494

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California

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

ד' 1/10

16:30-17:25

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ג' 14/10

21:25-14:10

1 stop24h 45m

£419

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

ד' 15/10

16:30-20:45

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ד' 22/10

06:00-14:10

1 stop16h 10m

£420

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

ב' 8/9

16:25-09:40

1 stop33h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ה' 11/9

06:00-14:00

1 stop16h 00m

£423

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

ד' 1/10

16:30-17:25

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ד' 8/10

06:00-14:10

1 stop16h 10m

£424

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

ד' 24/9

16:30-17:25

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ב' 29/9

06:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£433

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

ד' 8/10

16:40-18:15

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ד' 22/10

05:55-14:50

1 stop16h 55m

£494

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

ג' 9/9

07:06-09:20

2 stops18h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ה' 25/9

11:35-20:42

2 stops17h 07m

£494

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

ג' 9/9

08:30-07:20

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ה' 25/9

09:00-22:43

2 stops45h 43m

£499

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ג' 30/9

13:48-07:20

2 stops33h 32m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ג' 21/10

09:40-17:38

1 stop15h 58m

£500

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ב' 8/9

11:07-11:45

2 stops16h 38m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ג' 16/9

10:30-20:41

2 stops18h 11m

£505

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 27 אוגוסט 2025.

When flying from California to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • 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 50m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 4962 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 WestJet (£183), British Airways (£328), and United Airlines (£329).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£468Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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