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Cheap flights from California to Scotland from £153

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Scotland

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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 25 February 2026.

Tue 7/408:30
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 50m
Air Canada
Fri 24/409:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/2£435
Tue 7/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/421:20
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£445
Sat 2/519:10
LAX
-
GLA
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/515:40
GLA
-
LAX
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£453
Sun 26/416:45
SFO
-
GLA
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/515:20
GLA
-
SFO
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2£453
Sun 3/516:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops55h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 6/519:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/2£454
Mon 9/1122:50
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop27h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 12/1106:00
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops20h 09m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/2£459
Sun 19/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/415:30
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£460
Wed 14/1017:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1009:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£468
Mon 14/916:35
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Fri 18/907:00
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 23/2£469
Tue 7/416:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/407:50
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£469
Tue 1/920:55
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Tue 15/910:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 21/2£470
Tue 12/521:45
SFO
-
GLA
2 stops16h 40m
British Airways
Tue 19/505:55
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 22/2£470

Find flight deals from California to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£435

One-way from

£153

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£533
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • California to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 41m total
  • California to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 25 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Scotland that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

16:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 17/8

17:40-13:50

1 stop28h 10m

£490

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

12:15-13:25

2 stops17h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 20/8

12:40-22:39

2 stops17h 59m

£491

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

16:35-15:35

1 stop15h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 21/4

08:35-19:20

2 stops18h 45m

£492

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

16:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 28/4

08:35-19:20

2 stops18h 45m

£492

San JoseGlasgow

SJC - GLA

SJCGLA

San Jose

Wed 1/4

06:20-08:25

2 stops18h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 14/4

06:00-17:52

2 stops19h 52m

£496

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

11:00-16:10

2 stops21h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 28/4

06:00-19:03

2 stops21h 03m

£496

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

16:15-18:45

2 stops18h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 5/5

08:35-19:20

2 stops18h 45m

£499

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

11:25-12:00

2 stops16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

10:30-20:53

1 stop18h 23m

£503

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

22:35-22:20

2 stops15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

10:30-23:29

1 stop20h 59m

£503

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

07:45-08:30

2 stops17h 45m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 25/3

06:05-17:32

2 stops18h 27m

£508

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £320). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £660). 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.

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 25 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,764 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Cameron,Nov 2025

PDX - LHR

The plane was very old...had no WiFi available. The crew were not friendly nor helpful.

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?

    British Airways, KLM, and Finnair can get you from California to Scotland in just under 14h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. The distance between California and Scotland is about 5021 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £320). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £660). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Scotland

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£409Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£769Average£853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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