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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh from £167

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 37 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£550

One-way from

£167

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£607
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 12/7-19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
19/7
  • 19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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 30 April 2025.

Sat 12/723:10LAX - EDI
1 stop25h 55mWestJet
Sat 19/710:30EDI - LAX
1 stop19h 40mWestJet
Deal found 28/4£550
Sun 13/722:30LAX - EDI
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/710:30EDI - LAX
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£550
Sat 6/922:50LAX - EDI
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/909:00EDI - LAX
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4£552
Sat 6/908:40LAX - EDI
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Tue 30/914:05EDI - LAX
1 stop17h 19mDelta
Deal found 29/4£555
Tue 16/921:40LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 50mIberia
Tue 30/909:15EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 50mIberia
Deal found 29/4£558
Tue 5/815:40LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 18/820:30EDI - LAX
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£561
Sat 13/921:55LAX - EDI
1 stop25h 25mAir Canada
Tue 30/909:00EDI - LAX
1 stop17h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4£562
Wed 3/907:00LAX - EDI
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/914:05EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 46mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£566
Sat 4/1019:30LAX - EDI
2 stops39h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 15/1013:20EDI - LAX
2 stops35h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£588
Sat 20/906:00LAX - EDI
1 stop20h 10mJetBlue
Fri 26/911:30EDI - LAX
1 stop15h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 28/4£604
Thu 1/521:25LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/505:50EDI - LAX
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£606
Mon 15/900:10LAX - EDI
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/910:35EDI - LAX
1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£620

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

23:10-09:05

1 stop25h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/7

10:30-22:10

1 stop19h 40m

£550

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 13/7

22:30-08:05

2 stops25h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/7

10:30-20:53

1 stop18h 23m

£550

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

22:50-08:25

1 stop25h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/9

09:00-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

£552

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

08:40-10:30

2 stops17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

14:05-23:24

1 stop17h 19m

£555

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 16/9

21:40-19:30

1 stop13h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:15-18:05

1 stop16h 50m

£558

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

15:40-13:05

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/8

20:30-13:25

1 stop24h 55m

£561

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 13/9

21:55-07:20

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

09:00-18:48

1 stop17h 48m

£562

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

07:00-06:45

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/9

14:05-23:51

2 stops17h 46m

£566

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

15:40-13:45

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/10

09:25-17:35

1 stop16h 10m

£569

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

19:30-18:55

2 stops39h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/10

13:20-16:20

2 stops35h 00m

£588

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh is 37 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 £78). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 30 April 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.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Edinburgh have to say. 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh round-trip?

    According to our current data, WestJet (£550), United Airlines (£552), and Delta (£555) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh are WestJet (£172), Scandinavian Airlines (£296), and JetBlue (£318).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

    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 £78). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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