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Cheap flights from California to Scotland from £160

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.

Mon 29/1219:15LAX - GLA
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 12/109:45GLA - LAX
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11£445
Sun 16/1113:55SFO - EDI
1 stop34h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/1220:30EDI - SFO
1 stop23h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/11£445
Wed 12/1119:25SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1106:00EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£448
Mon 29/1219:15LAX - GLA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/107:35GLA - LAX
1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/11£450
Thu 11/1217:30LAX - GLA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:35GLA - LAX
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£453
Sun 16/1109:51SFO - EDI
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Tue 2/1213:30EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/11£458
Tue 2/1213:15SFO - EDI
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1212:30EDI - SFO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£461
Thu 11/1217:30LAX - GLA
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 25/1206:35GLA - LAX
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11£461
Mon 1/1213:55SFO - GLA
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Mon 8/1209:05GLA - SFO
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Deal found 13/11£462
Tue 2/1215:40SFO - EDI
1 stop35h 00mDelta
Thu 11/1213:30EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 20mDelta
Deal found 13/11£462
Wed 26/1113:45LAX - GLA
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Thu 4/1209:05GLA - LAX
1 stop34h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/11£462
Mon 1/1213:55SFO - EDI
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Thu 11/1205:50EDI - SFO
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/11£464

Cheap flight deals from California to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£419

One-way from

£160

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£578
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • California to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • California to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£124 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 November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Scotland 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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Scotland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

19:15-20:25

1 stop17h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 12/1

07:35-15:20

1 stop15h 45m

£450

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

19:15-21:25

1 stop18h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 12/1

08:55-21:53

2 stops20h 58m

£451

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

17:30-16:40

1 stop15h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 25/12

06:35-15:20

1 stop16h 45m

£453

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

17:30-17:00

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

06:05-15:00

1 stop16h 55m

£460

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

13:55-16:35

1 stop18h 40m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 8/12

09:05-11:50

1 stop34h 45m

£462

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 7/1

18:00-17:05

1 stop15h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

17:55-16:10

1 stop30h 15m

£462

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Wed 26/11

13:45-22:10

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/12

09:05-11:45

1 stop34h 40m

£462

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 7/1

18:00-17:05

1 stop15h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

19:00-16:10

1 stop29h 10m

£462

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

13:55-23:10

1 stop25h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

20:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

£464

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 23/11

05:05-10:30

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

12:30-12:32

2 stops32h 02m

£465

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Best time to book a flight from California to Scotland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Scotland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Scotland?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of £328). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £686). 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 CA to SCT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Scotland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from California to Scotland by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Scotland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to Scotland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to Scotland flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from California to Scotland?

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. 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 Scotland. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from California to Scotland to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,520 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Okay
7,520 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,520 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Scotland. 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 California to Scotland?

    American Airlines, British Airways, and KLM can get you from California to Scotland in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 30m. The distance between California and Scotland is about 5120 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Scotland one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £160. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Scotland for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Scotland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Scotland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Scotland 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 California to Scotland?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of £328). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £686). 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 California to Scotland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Scotland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£438Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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