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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh from £223

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 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 August 2026.

Tue 20/1017:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 28/1013:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 7/8£647
Tue 1/1213:42 -
2 stops16h 43m
Tue 8/1211:05 -
1 stop31h 04m
Deal found 10/8£648
Mon 2/1120:50 -
1 stop13h 20m
Wed 11/1108:45 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 9/8£649
Sun 20/916:45 -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 30/905:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 7/8£650
Wed 23/915:15 -
2 stops24h 30m
Wed 7/1017:50 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 8/8£650
Sun 27/1220:15 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 6/120:20 -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 7/8£652
Wed 18/1118:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 26/1113:25 -
2 stops19h 34m
Deal found 7/8£652
Tue 11/820:35 -
1 stop28h 45m
Wed 23/912:10 -
1 stop19h 43m
Deal found 10/8£653
Wed 23/906:45 -
3 stops19h 05m
Mon 5/1006:20 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 7/8£654
Tue 15/917:10 -
1 stop13h 25m
Tue 22/920:30 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 6/8£655
Wed 9/917:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 23/909:15 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 11/8£655

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£647

One-way from

£223

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£722
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 20/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
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24/10
  • 24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 11 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

12:49-10:35

1 stop13h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

09:40-18:40

1 stop17h 00m

£672

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

07:35-09:20

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

14:05-22:10

1 stop16h 05m

£672

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

12:49-10:35

1 stop13h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

12:30-20:21

1 stop15h 51m

£672
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

10:44-08:25

1 stop13h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

09:40-16:55

1 stop15h 15m

£672

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

09:40-10:40

2 stops17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

£678

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

10:53-10:35

2 stops15h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

09:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

£678

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

08:45-08:25

2 stops15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

09:40-19:14

2 stops17h 34m

£679

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

07:40-10:40

2 stops19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

05:45-16:08

2 stops18h 23m

£685

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

08:00-10:30

2 stops18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

05:40-16:13

2 stops18h 33m

£688

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

21:00-19:25

1 stop14h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

08:40-20:19

2 stops18h 39m

£713

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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?

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 £484). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 £659 and £839 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £647 on Finnair (20 Oct–28 Oct).

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 11 August 2026.
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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,904 reviews
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Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,904 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,904 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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.

  • 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 46m. Fly via 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 (£768), 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 £484). Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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American AirlinesCheapest£768Average£853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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