Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 42m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 48m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £480.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in 15h 30m. Fly via SWISS or British Airways 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh round-trip?

According to our current data, British Airways (£409), and American Airlines (£769) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to EDI?

When flying from Los Angeles 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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Mon 29/1219:15LAX - EDI

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Sat 14/219:10LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 45mSWISS

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1 stop16h 10mSWISS

Deal found 29/12£445

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1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways

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Deal found 28/12£454

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1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways

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1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/12£454

Sat 14/221:00LAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 24/206:05EDI - LAX

1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways

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Wed 14/118:45LAX - EDI

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop32h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/12£534

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Sun 1/207:25EDI - LAX

2 stops21h 53mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/12£453

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3 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12£529

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1 stop19h 45mLufthansa

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Mon 2/209:55EDI - LAX

1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/12£439

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2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines

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1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways

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2 stops20h 13mDelta

Deal found 29/12£468

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Tue 28/415:45LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/12£148

Sat 28/323:59LAX - EDI

1 stop23h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 28/12£169

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1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/12£185

Mon 16/322:39LAX - EDI

3 stops37h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12£206

Thu 14/520:55LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/12£219

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Deal found 29/12£236

Mon 19/120:15LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus

Deal found 28/12£243

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2 stops22h 35mAer Lingus

Deal found 28/12£246

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3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

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One-way from	£148
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	£830

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35h 20m total
Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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13h 20m total
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21:00-21:25

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£454

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LAXEDI

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£454

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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21:00-20:20

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06:50-13:30

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

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh (average of £380). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £660). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

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Good

11,074 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,625 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.

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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 15h 30m. Fly via SWISS or British Airways 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh round-trip?
According to our current data, British Airways (£409), and American Airlines (£769) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh (average of £380). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £660). 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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