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Cheap flights from California to Scotland from £203

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
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 5 July 2026.

Tue 1/917:40
SFO
-
GLA
1 stop31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/922:35
GLA
-
SFO
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£557
Mon 9/1116:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 17/1119:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/6£561
Tue 1/917:40
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/920:05
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£563
Mon 24/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:25
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£570
Wed 26/813:00
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/906:20
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£573
Mon 17/818:05
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/906:15
EDI
-
SFO
3 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6£574
Tue 25/806:40
SFO
-
GLA
3 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/821:45
GLA
-
SFO
2 stops31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£578
Tue 25/806:40
SFO
-
EDI
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/821:25
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops31h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£579
Tue 15/916:45
SFO
-
GLA
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/916:05
GLA
-
SFO
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£581
Tue 6/1016:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 27/1019:10
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7£584
Sat 19/920:59
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops37h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 22/910:15
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7£588
Sat 15/816:45
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 22/818:50
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7£590

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 5 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£557

One-way from

£203

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£782
1/9-9/9
  • 1/9-9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 45m total
  • California to Scotland
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • California to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£120 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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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 5 July 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

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

16:45-08:35

2 stops31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

£623

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

16:45-18:05

2 stops41h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

£641

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/10

17:20-18:00

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

16:35-20:00

1 stop35h 25m

£644

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 11/10

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

09:00-20:58

2 stops43h 58m

£645

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/10

23:30-10:35

1 stop27h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

09:00-10:34

1 stop33h 34m

£647

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

10:15-14:40

2 stops36h 25m

£649

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

10:35-12:55

2 stops18h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 26/10

09:05-12:45

1 stop34h 40m

£650

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/10

17:05-18:45

1 stop17h 40m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 15/10

07:00-18:25

1 stop19h 25m

£650

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/11

06:00-07:55

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

09:25-17:07

1 stop15h 42m

£650

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

07:00-18:25

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

19:10-14:50

1 stop27h 40m

£653

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of £262). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,560). 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?

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

The best time to book flights from California to Scotland is 70 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.

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 5 July 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
7.1
Good
11,774 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,774 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,774 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,094 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,774 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sept 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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?

    Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from California to Scotland in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 10m. The distance between California and Scotland is about 4925 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 £161. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of £262). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,560). 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 5 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£457Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£777Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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