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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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
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 January 2026.

Sun 19/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/416:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1£376
Thu 16/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops55h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/417:50
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£380
Thu 16/419:40
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/406:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£382
Tue 5/519:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:00
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£396
Mon 9/320:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop17h 25m
Finnair
Thu 19/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 34m
Finnair
Deal found 22/1£405
Mon 20/417:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/418:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£408
Sun 26/415:05
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop24h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 28/417:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop30h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/1£410
Wed 22/420:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/406:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£411
Sun 19/417:35
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/417:50
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£415
Mon 9/315:38
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops16h 37m
British Airways
Thu 19/311:25
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1£415
Wed 4/220:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
Aer Lingus
Wed 11/208:20
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/1£417
Wed 22/420:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/418:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£418

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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£376

One-way from

£153

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£521
19/4-25/4
  • 19/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • California to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m 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. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Scotland that are best for you.

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California

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Scotland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

06:00-09:50

2 stops19h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 27/4

20:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

£432

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

16:35-14:40

1 stop14h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 22/4

06:25-13:50

1 stop15h 25m

£433

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

06:00-09:50

2 stops19h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 5/5

09:35-21:57

2 stops20h 22m

£434

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

20:55-20:25

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

10:25-18:25

1 stop16h 00m

£437

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

20:55-19:35

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

05:50-14:55

1 stop17h 05m

£437

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

19:20-21:25

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

08:15-17:05

1 stop16h 50m

£440

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

11:33-12:00

2 stops16h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

09:15-18:25

1 stop17h 10m

£441

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Mon 9/3

19:00-17:00

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

11:25-23:59

2 stops19h 34m

£445

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/3

18:34-09:30

2 stops31h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

11:30-22:15

2 stops17h 45m

£457

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 3/3

14:00-08:45

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

17:00-13:05

1 stop27h 05m

£457

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £318). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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 January 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
11,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

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
11,192 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

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
7,699 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

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, Finnair, and American Airlines can get you from California to Scotland in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 50m. The distance between California and Scotland is about 5183 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 £318). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £653). 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 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£405Average£537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£760Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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