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 £401.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 00m.

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 43m.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

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.

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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.

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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

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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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Wed 8/1016:30LAX - EDI

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1006:00EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£422

Wed 29/1018:45LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 20mFinnair

Tue 4/1108:15EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFinnair

Deal found 15/9£476

Tue 28/1010:30LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1109:25EDI - LAX

1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£484

Wed 29/1022:00LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways

Tue 11/1106:05EDI - LAX

1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£491

Wed 1/1006:45LAX - EDI

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Wed 8/1006:00EDI - LAX

1 stop20h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/9£501

Wed 15/1008:25LAX - EDI

2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 22/1012:30EDI - LAX

1 stop15h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£485

Mon 13/1006:00LAX - EDI

1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 22/1011:30EDI - LAX

2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9£489

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Fri 31/1008:25EDI - LAX

2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9£489

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1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1109:25EDI - LAX

2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9£496

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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

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Tue 21/1013:30EDI - LAX

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£466

Wed 8/1016:30LAX - EDI

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Wed 22/1006:00EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£422

Wed 8/1016:30LAX - EDI

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Wed 15/1006:00EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£433

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1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£453

Mon 20/1014:55LAX - EDI

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Wed 5/1118:50EDI - LAX

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£431

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
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Sun 19/1016:30LAX - EDI

1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£164

Wed 22/1016:30LAX - EDI

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Deal found 16/9£166

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3 stops37h 30mWestJet

Deal found 15/9£180

Tue 30/922:30LAX - EDI

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£183

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3 stops43h 05mWestJet

Deal found 16/9£183

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Deal found 16/9£185

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Deal found 14/9£194

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Deal found 15/9£205

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08:25-07:20

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£164

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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, 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?

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.

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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.

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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.

British Airways

6.7

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7,363 reviews

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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.
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 £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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