How long is the flight from California to Edinburgh?

Departing from California to Edinburgh will take you 20h 10m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5021 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 (£159), United Airlines (£361), and Delta (£528).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

£207+ Cheap Flights from California to Edinburgh

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

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 August 2026.

Fri 9/1019:15 -

1 stop16h 35m

Mon 19/1007:55 -

2 stops39h 20m

Deal found 20/8£594

Fri 16/1008:30 -

1 stop17h 20m

Sat 24/1017:25 -

2 stops33h 25m

Deal found 19/8£601

Sun 15/1106:30 -

2 stops24h 30m

Tue 17/1109:25 -

2 stops34h 37m

Deal found 17/8£616

Thu 22/1015:30 -

1 stop34h 20m

Thu 29/1020:15 -

2 stops44h 25m

Deal found 19/8£620

Tue 6/1006:00 -

1 stop19h 20m

Wed 14/1012:10 -

1 stop20h 31m

Deal found 15/8£628

Mon 14/910:23 -

1 stop14h 57m

Fri 18/912:10 -

1 stop15h 51m

Deal found 19/8£628

Mon 14/921:30 -

1 stop27h 50m

Wed 30/912:10 -

1 stop15h 51m

Deal found 18/8£629

Sun 20/923:35 -

1 stop25h 45m

Tue 6/1012:10 -

1 stop17h 53m

Deal found 17/8£631

Thu 22/1023:20 -

1 stop26h 50m

Wed 28/1014:15 -

2 stops33h 00m

Deal found 17/8£632

Mon 21/910:23 -

1 stop14h 57m

Fri 2/1012:10 -

1 stop15h 51m

Deal found 17/8£636

Tue 1/1206:00 -

2 stops25h 15m

Tue 8/1210:10 -

2 stops20h 49m

Deal found 20/8£636

Mon 30/1118:00 -

1 stop17h 30m

Wed 9/1211:05 -

1 stop18h 27m

Deal found 15/8£636

Best flights from California to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Sun 15/1106:30 -

2 stops24h 30m

Tue 17/1109:25 -

2 stops34h 37m

Deal found 15/8£616

Mon 14/921:30 -

1 stop27h 50m

Wed 30/912:10 -

1 stop15h 51m

Deal found 18/8£629

Mon 1/206:00 -

2 stops20h 10m

Mon 8/220:20 -

2 stops33h 18m

Deal found 17/8£652

Tue 20/1016:30 -

2 stops19h 00m

Thu 29/1006:00 -

2 stops22h 13m

Deal found 19/8£664

Wed 11/1118:00 -

1 stop13h 30m

Mon 16/1117:30 -

1 stop27h 55m

Deal found 20/8£665

Wed 16/907:00 -

2 stops17h 30m

Tue 22/911:25 -

2 stops20h 00m

Deal found 18/8£691

Sat 13/223:59 -

1 stop25h 41m

Sat 20/211:35 -

1 stop16h 43m

Deal found 16/8£696

Tue 20/1007:20 -

1 stop18h 00m

Tue 27/1005:40 -

1 stop14h 30m

Deal found 15/8£711

Thu 22/1007:45 -

2 stops17h 35m

Mon 26/1020:30 -

1 stop23h 40m

Deal found 16/8£751

Thu 24/918:35 -

3 stops28h 45m

Tue 6/1009:00 -

3 stops19h 48m

Deal found 15/8£790

Mon 21/910:23 -

1 stop14h 57m

Fri 2/1012:10 -

1 stop15h 51m

Deal found 17/8£636

Tue 16/208:35 -

2 stops15h 20m

Thu 25/209:25 -

1 stop15h 36m

Deal found 17/8£650

Sun 20/922:54 -

2 stops15h 56m

Wed 30/910:30 -

1 stop18h 17m

Deal found 16/8£686

Wed 30/913:10 -

2 stops18h 55m

Wed 7/1019:30 -

2 stops30h 23m

Deal found 16/8£709

Mon 16/1106:50 -

2 stops17h 05m

Wed 18/1109:25 -

2 stops20h 35m

Deal found 15/8£652

Sun 4/1006:40 -

2 stops18h 40m

Tue 20/1009:00 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 19/8£725

Mon 21/922:55 -

1 stop26h 25m

Mon 28/911:30 -

1 stop19h 56m

Deal found 15/8£675

Sun 4/1022:10 -

1 stop16h 40m

Mon 12/1020:30 -

1 stop31h 30m

Deal found 19/8£688

Sun 14/206:00 -

2 stops17h 55m

Wed 17/209:25 -

2 stops20h 15m

Deal found 18/8£653

Sun 13/914:15 -

2 stops18h 15m

Thu 1/1005:45 -

1 stop14h 00m

Deal found 16/8£734

Sat 13/221:30 -

2 stops17h 15m

Sat 20/208:35 -

1 stop15h 15m

Deal found 16/8£689

Wed 14/1006:00 -

1 stop19h 20m

Sun 18/1011:30 -

1 stop20h 23m

Deal found 16/8£705

Thu 10/914:41 -

2 stops17h 29m

Sat 19/905:45 -

2 stops19h 19m

Deal found 15/8£876

Mon 11/107:25 -

2 stops16h 30m

Thu 14/109:25 -

2 stops19h 03m

Deal found 15/8£658

Mon 14/906:00 -

2 stops20h 40m

Tue 22/905:45 -

1 stop14h 00m

Deal found 15/8£734

Thu 8/1014:37 -

2 stops17h 33m

Fri 16/1009:00 -

1 stop20h 59m

Deal found 16/8£909

Mon 25/118:28 -

3 stops29h 27m

Fri 29/109:25 -

2 stops18h 43m

Deal found 18/8£659

Tue 15/913:15 -

2 stops19h 15m

Tue 22/905:45 -

1 stop14h 00m

Deal found 17/8£734

Wed 10/209:12 -

2 stops16h 28m

Sun 21/210:55 -

1 stop15h 50m

Deal found 15/8£734

Sun 20/922:39 -

2 stops27h 06m

Mon 5/1010:45 -

2 stops42h 15m

Deal found 18/8£976

Find flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	£601
One-way from	£207
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£734

16/10-24/10
3 total stops
50h 45m total
California to Edinburgh

Search Deals

WestJet
17/10
3 total stops
37h 40m total
California to Edinburgh

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC San Jose - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJCEDI

San Jose

Sun 15/11

06:30-15:00

2 stops24h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

09:25-12:02

2 stops34h 37m

£616

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN San Diego - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 14/9

21:30-09:20

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

12:10-20:01

1 stop15h 51m

£629

Fastest return journey

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN San Diego - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 21/9

10:23-09:20

1 stop14h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

12:10-20:01

1 stop15h 51m

£636

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 16/2

08:35-07:55

2 stops15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/2

09:25-17:01

1 stop15h 36m

£650

FresnoEdinburgh

FAT Fresno Airterminal - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

FATEDI

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 1/2

06:00-10:10

2 stops20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/2

20:20-21:38

2 stops33h 18m

£652

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 16/11

06:50-07:55

2 stops17h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

09:25-22:00

2 stops20h 35m

£652

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 14/2

06:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/2

09:25-21:40

2 stops20h 15m

£653

BurbankEdinburgh

BUR Burbank Bob Hope - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

BUREDI

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 11/1

07:25-07:55

2 stops16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

09:25-20:28

2 stops19h 03m

£658

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 25/1

18:28-07:55

3 stops29h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/1

09:25-20:08

2 stops18h 43m

£659

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 20/10

16:30-19:30

2 stops19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

06:00-21:13

2 stops22h 13m

£664

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/8

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first

...

Best time to book a flight from California to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from California with our price prediction graph.

LAS-EDI

SJC-EDI

SAN-EDI

SMF-EDI

LAX-EDI

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Edinburgh

USCA-EDI

LAS-EDI

SJC-EDI

SAN-EDI

SMF-EDI

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 £506). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £983). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

California to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £614 and £799 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £639 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–7 Oct).

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 48 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

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 20h 10m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5021 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 (£159), United Airlines (£361), and Delta (£528).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £506). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £983). 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.

See more FAQs

Stirling

Perth

Pitlochry

Hamilton

St. Andrews

Falkirk

Glenrothes

Motherwell

Dunfermline

Livingston

Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Dunkeld

Airdrie

Peebles

Hawick

Grangemouth

Kelso

Aberfeldy

Auchterarder

Crieff

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to Scotland

Edinburgh flight routes

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Top destinations

Alternative routes for California to Edinburgh

John F Kennedy Intl to Edinburgh flights

Newark to Edinburgh flights

Boston to Edinburgh flights

Dulles Intl to Edinburgh flights

LaGuardia to Edinburgh flights

O'Hare Intl to Edinburgh flights

Atlanta to Edinburgh flights

Philadelphia to Edinburgh flights

Newark to Glasgow Intl flights

Baltimore to Edinburgh flights

Reagan-National to Edinburgh flights

Los Angeles to Edinburgh flights

John F Kennedy Intl to Glasgow Intl flights

Dallas/Fort Worth to Edinburgh flights

Seattle to Edinburgh flights

Charlotte to Edinburgh flights

Dulles Intl to Glasgow Intl flights

Denver to Edinburgh flights

Boston to Glasgow Intl flights

San Francisco to Edinburgh flights

Minneapolis to Edinburgh flights

LaGuardia to Glasgow Intl flights

Baltimore to Glasgow Intl flights

Orlando to Edinburgh flights

O'Hare Intl to Glasgow Intl flights

Detroit to Edinburgh flights

George Bush Intcntl to Edinburgh flights

Raleigh to Edinburgh flights

Cleveland to Edinburgh flights

Nashville to Edinburgh flights

Tampa to Edinburgh flights

Austin to Edinburgh flights

Sky Harbor Intl to Edinburgh flights

San Francisco to Glasgow Intl flights

Miami to Edinburgh flights

Seattle to Glasgow Intl flights

Los Angeles to Glasgow Intl flights

George Bush Intcntl to Glasgow Intl flights

Cincinnati to Edinburgh flights

Las Vegas to Edinburgh flights

Nashville to Glasgow Intl flights

Atlanta to Glasgow Intl flights

San Diego to Edinburgh flights

Fayetteville to Edinburgh flights

Top airline flying from California to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest£764	Average£848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from California to Edinburgh?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from California to Edinburgh via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from California to Edinburgh?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from California to Edinburgh by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from California to Edinburgh with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from California to Edinburgh with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from California to Edinburgh become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from California to Edinburgh on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £207

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from California to EdinburghExplore 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 August 2026.

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 August 2026.

Best flights from California to EdinburghDiscover carefully curated flight deals from California to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from California to EdinburghDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Edinburgh. Data last updated 20 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Edinburgh. Data last updated 20 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from California to EdinburghSearch for one-way flight options from California to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from California to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Find flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from California to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from California with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Edinburgh?

How much does it cost for a return flight from California to Edinburgh?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

California to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £614 and £799 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £639 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–7 Oct).

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 48 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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from California?

How long is the flight from California to Edinburgh?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Edinburgh one-way?

What are the most popular routes from California to Edinburgh?

Can I find deals for flights from California to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from California to Edinburgh?

Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Edinburgh?

Travelling to a place near Edinburgh?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Edinburgh

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Edinburgh by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Scotland

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Scotland.

Other flights to Edinburgh

Explore flights to Edinburgh departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 20 August 2026.

Search flights from California to Edinburgh by cabin class

Find flights from California to Edinburgh, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

California and Edinburgh flights

Browse other California and Edinburgh flight options. Last updated on 20 August 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

California to Edinburgh flights

Consider these flights travelling from California to Edinburgh.

Top airline flying from California to Edinburgh

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from California to Edinburgh?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from California to Edinburgh?

Can Cheapflights find flights from California to Edinburgh with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from California to Edinburgh become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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 August 2026.

Best flights from California to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from California to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Edinburgh. Data last updated 20 August 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from California to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from California to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

California to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £614 and £799 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £639 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–7 Oct).