How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to Edinburgh in 19h 34m. Fly via Icelandair or British Airways to get the fastest option. Oakland, California and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 5037 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Edinburgh?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 21 days in advance to save up to 24% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 21 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Oakland, California to Edinburgh 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £660, or £660 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Edinburgh?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Edinburgh from Oakland, California average £693. You can even find prices in February for less than £693, as users have found deals to Edinburgh from as low as £469. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Edinburgh from Oakland, California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 44%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to EDI?

When flying from Oakland, California 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 Oakland to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Edinburgh?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Edinburgh.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Edinburgh?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	£547
One-way from	£445
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£625

6/1-20/1
4 total stops
42h 54m total
Oakland to Edinburgh

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16/11
2 total stops
16h 26m total
Oakland to Edinburgh

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1005:55OAK - EDI

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:45EDI - OAK

2 stops18h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£622

Wed 31/1206:10OAK - EDI

2 stops20h 10mIcelandair

Fri 9/112:20EDI - OAK

2 stops19h 18mIcelandair

Deal found 11/9£700

Tue 16/1214:31OAK - EDI

2 stops19h 34mBritish Airways

Sun 21/1206:20EDI - OAK

2 stops21h 32mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£912

Sat 20/1214:59OAK - EDI

2 stops21h 41mBritish Airways

Sat 27/1210:00EDI - OAK

2 stops21h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9£1,580

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Tue 6/114:59OAK - EDI

2 stops19h 06mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/107:50EDI - OAK

2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9£547

Wed 31/1206:10OAK - EDI

2 stops20h 10mIcelandair

Fri 9/112:20EDI - OAK

2 stops19h 18mIcelandair

Deal found 11/9£700

Tue 16/1214:31OAK - EDI

2 stops19h 34mBritish Airways

Sun 21/1206:20EDI - OAK

2 stops21h 32mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£912

Sun 26/1005:55OAK - EDI

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:45EDI - OAK

2 stops18h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£622

Sun 1/305:55OAK - EDI

2 stops20h 45mDelta

Thu 5/311:40EDI - OAK

2 stops44h 13mDelta

Deal found 9/9£1,396

Sat 20/1214:59OAK - EDI

2 stops21h 41mBritish Airways

Sat 27/1210:00EDI - OAK

2 stops21h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9£1,580

Sun 8/318:35OAK - EDI

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/320:20EDI - OAK

2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£3,999

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OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Tue 6/1

14:59-18:05

2 stops19h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

07:50-23:38

2 stops23h 48m

£547

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Sun 26/10

05:55-21:35

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/11

05:45-17:11

2 stops18h 26m

£622

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Wed 31/12

06:10-10:20

2 stops20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/1

12:20-23:38

2 stops19h 18m

£700

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Tue 16/12

14:31-18:05

2 stops19h 34m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/12

06:20-19:52

2 stops21h 32m

£912

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Sun 1/3

05:55-10:40

2 stops20h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

11:40-23:53

2 stops44h 13m

£1,396

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Sat 20/12

14:59-20:40

2 stops21h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/12

10:00-23:59

2 stops21h 59m

£1,580

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Sun 8/3

18:35-10:20

2 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:20-23:38

2 stops34h 18m

£3,999

OaklandEdinburgh

OAK - EDI

OAKEDI

Oakland

Sun 16/11

14:49-15:15

2 stops16h 26m

£445

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Oakland, California 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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How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Edinburgh?
There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to Edinburgh in 19h 34m. Fly via Icelandair or British Airways to get the fastest option. Oakland, California and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 5037 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Oakland, California 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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