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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £190

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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 20 June 2026.

Mon 21/920:59
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops37h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/910:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/6£576
Wed 16/919:20
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/906:15
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops35h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6£576
Sat 19/917:37
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops40h 48m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 22/910:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/6£576
Tue 17/1107:10
RNO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1109:25
EDI
-
RNO
2 stops40h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6£588
Mon 10/808:10
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/807:20
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£592
Wed 9/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/916:05
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£595
Mon 10/817:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/821:25
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops46h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£601
Wed 9/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops42h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 16/919:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/6£603
Thu 20/818:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/815:10
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops39h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£603
Wed 23/919:20
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/918:35
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops46h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£610
Sun 30/823:20
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/921:15
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops46h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£613
Tue 15/916:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 25/919:40
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/6£616

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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£576

One-way from

£190

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£964
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 21/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 51m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 21m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£123 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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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 20 June 2026.
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Depart

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Cheapest return flight

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Tue 22/9

08:13-10:35

2 stops18h 22m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

09:00-19:53

2 stops42h 53m

£646

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/10

17:20-18:45

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

16:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£652

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Tue 22/9

06:00-16:30

2 stops26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

18:05-18:42

2 stops32h 37m

£653

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 21/9

07:00-16:35

2 stops25h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

19:30-23:06

2 stops35h 36m

£662

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 26/9

00:59-08:05

2 stops23h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:30-20:08

1 stop15h 38m

£663

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Sun 8/11

18:30-07:55

2 stops29h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

09:25-23:48

3 stops22h 23m

£663

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 8/11

05:00-07:55

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

09:25-20:56

2 stops19h 31m

£669

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 16/9

06:45-08:05

1 stop17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:40-20:44

2 stops19h 04m

£669

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Sun 1/11

06:45-12:30

2 stops21h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/11

11:15-23:34

2 stops20h 19m

£669

RenoEdinburgh

RNO - EDI

RNOEDI

Reno

Mon 2/11

17:45-09:20

2 stops31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/11

13:25-16:40

2 stops35h 15m

£669

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £148). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £675). 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.

How much does it cost for a return 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.

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 25m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from California to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from California to Edinburgh are British Airways (£163), United Airlines (£370), and Delta (£542).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Edinburgh?

    The most popular route from California to Edinburgh is Los Angeles Los Angeles - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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 £148). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £675). 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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American AirlinesCheapest£785Average£871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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