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Cheap flights from California to Scotland from £225

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
10 Jun — 17 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 11 May 2026.

Mon 16/1123:00
SMF
-
EDI
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1109:25
EDI
-
SMF
1 stop19h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5£560
Tue 11/820:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/808:35
GLA
-
LAX
2 stops20h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£583
Wed 16/916:35
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Tue 29/905:55
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/5£619
Tue 8/919:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Tue 20/1007:00
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 11/5£619
Tue 11/820:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/821:35
GLA
-
LAX
2 stops53h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£620
Mon 10/822:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Thu 20/812:40
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/5£622
Tue 11/822:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Wed 26/806:40
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop21h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 11/5£623
Wed 11/1117:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop16h 45m
British Airways
Tue 17/1111:40
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 7/5£626
Mon 10/816:35
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop15h 35m
British Airways
Thu 20/807:00
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 11/5£627
Tue 11/818:10
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop14h 35m
Finnair
Wed 19/813:20
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop14h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 9/5£627
Sun 18/1019:30
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop13h 20m
British Airways
Mon 26/1020:25
GLA
-
SFO
1 stop26h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 10/5£627
Sun 20/920:55
LAX
-
GLA
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Tue 29/908:35
GLA
-
LAX
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 10/5£627

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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£583

One-way from

£225

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£720
11/8-19/8
  • 11/8-19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 58m total
  • California to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • California to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£124 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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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 11 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Scotland that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/9

05:00-07:40

2 stops18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

09:00-15:06

2 stops38h 06m

£632

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 22/8

22:48-08:05

1 stop25h 17m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-11:45

2 stops34h 45m

£634

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/9

07:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

09:00-18:26

1 stop17h 26m

£635
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

06:06-08:25

2 stops18h 19m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 20/8

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

£641

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/9

16:45-23:10

1 stop22h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 18/9

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

£642

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 21/7

19:30-18:40

1 stop15h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 18/8

19:30-13:50

1 stop26h 20m

£646

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

06:00-08:25

2 stops18h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 29/9

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

£646

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Tue 11/8

08:15-08:25

2 stops16h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 19/8

06:00-14:45

1 stop16h 45m

£646

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 27/9

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

09:40-21:58

2 stops20h 18m

£650

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 29/9

11:05-08:25

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/10

11:30-09:01

2 stops29h 31m

£650

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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 £301). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,719). 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 11 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
11,665 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

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
11,665 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,665 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

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?

    United Airlines, KLM, and Delta can get you from California to Scotland in just under 18h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 31m. 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 £301). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,719). 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 11 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest£761Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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