Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh from £164

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or October, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£422

One-way from

£164

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£570
8/10-22/10
  • 8/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
19/10
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Wed 8/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1006:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£422
Mon 20/1014:55LAX - EDI
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1118:50EDI - LAX
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£431
Wed 8/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1006:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£433
Wed 15/1016:30LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1006:00EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£453
Tue 30/922:30LAX - EDI
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1007:30EDI - LAX
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£456
Thu 2/1018:05LAX - EDI
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1013:30EDI - LAX
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£466

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Los Angeles

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

16:30-17:25

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

06:00-14:10

1 stop16h 10m

£422

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

18:45-17:05

1 stop15h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/11

08:15-17:05

1 stop16h 50m

£476

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

10:30-06:55

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

09:25-19:34

1 stop18h 09m

£484

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

08:25-07:20

2 stops14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

12:30-20:14

1 stop15h 44m

£485

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

06:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

11:30-23:00

2 stops19h 30m

£489

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

10:52-08:25

1 stop13h 33m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/10

08:25-20:35

2 stops19h 10m

£489

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

22:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/11

06:05-13:30

1 stop15h 25m

£491

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

10:15-08:05

1 stop13h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/11

09:25-19:17

2 stops17h 52m

£496

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

06:45-06:45

1 stop16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/10

06:00-18:10

1 stop20h 10m

£501

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

16:30-09:40

1 stop33h 10m

£164

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh (average of £77). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in 13h 25m. Fly via Finnair or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5149 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways (£462), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 28% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh (average of £77). Flying from Los Angeles 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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