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Cheap flights from California to Scotland from £228

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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 16 May 2026.

Mon 21/920:05
SJC
-
GLA
2 stops32h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 28/916:55
GLA
-
SJC
2 stops34h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/5£574
Wed 12/820:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop15h 30m
Aer Lingus
Wed 16/908:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 12/5£604
Tue 9/618:00
LAS
-
EDI
3 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/606:15
EDI
-
LAS
3 stops25h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5£618
Tue 8/919:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Tue 20/1007:00
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 16/5£631
Tue 11/819:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Thu 27/820:50
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop25h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 13/5£632
Tue 3/1120:55
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Thu 12/1107:30
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 15/5£635
Mon 10/822:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Thu 20/812:40
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 12/5£636
Wed 2/916:35
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop17h 15m
British Airways
Wed 9/907:30
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 15/5£639
Wed 11/1117:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop16h 45m
British Airways
Tue 17/1107:25
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 12/5£640
Tue 11/822:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop16h 10m
British Airways
Wed 26/810:30
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop18h 19m
British Airways
Deal found 14/5£640
Sun 20/920:55
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Tue 29/909:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 14/5£640
Sun 18/1019:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop13h 20m
British Airways
Mon 26/1020:25
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop26h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 11/5£640

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 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£574

One-way from

£228

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£735
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 21/9-28/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • California to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • California to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 May 2026.
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

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

19:30-19:35

1 stop16h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/10

07:30-13:50

1 stop14h 20m

£644

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/10

22:10-19:40

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

21:15-20:00

1 stop30h 45m

£647

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/11

21:00-18:15

1 stop13h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/11

19:05-13:30

1 stop26h 25m

£652

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

10:27-10:10

2 stops15h 43m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 23/10

14:00-00:30

2 stops18h 30m

£653

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

11:30-12:55

2 stops17h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 20/8

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

£654

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

06:06-12:55

2 stops22h 49m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 20/8

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

£654

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

08:23-10:10

2 stops17h 47m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 28/8

14:00-00:50

2 stops18h 50m

£654

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

13:52-14:40

2 stops16h 48m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 21/10

10:50-18:25

1 stop15h 35m

£656

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/10

00:59-10:35

2 stops25h 36m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

09:40-20:11

2 stops18h 31m

£657

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

23:30-07:55

2 stops24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

09:25-19:04

2 stops17h 39m

£657

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Scotland?

The best time to book flights from California to Scotland 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 California to Scotland?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of £307). Flying from California to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,833). 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 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 16 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines 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
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

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
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

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, United Airlines, and KLM can get you from California to Scotland in just under 15h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 42m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of £307). Flying from California to Scotland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,833). 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 16 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest£777Average£863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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