How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in 16h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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, American Airlines (£774), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh.

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.

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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Round-trip from	£533
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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 47 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 £544). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £952). 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £626 and £899 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £533 on Multiple Airlines (31 Jan–8 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines 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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Jeremy,Sept 2025

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Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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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 16h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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, American Airlines (£774), offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh.
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 £544). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £952). 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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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 47 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £626 and £899 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £533 on Multiple Airlines (31 Jan–8 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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Los Angeles to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £626 and £899 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £533 on Multiple Airlines (31 Jan–8 Feb).