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Cheap flights from California to Scotland from £234

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
29 May — 5 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 29 April 2026.

Tue 9/618:05
LAX
-
GLA
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/608:20
GLA
-
LAX
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£563
Fri 1/513:29
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop14h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/514:05
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop15h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£586
Fri 1/507:10
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop20h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 3/514:05
EDI
-
LAS
2 stops17h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£589
Mon 3/820:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/917:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£589
Wed 19/820:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/917:10
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£590
Mon 9/1119:30
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 19/1119:10
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/4£591
Fri 31/720:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/906:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£594
Sun 2/817:30
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/906:00
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£596
Fri 21/820:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/919:40
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£597
Tue 1/920:10
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 40m
Aer Lingus
Wed 9/908:35
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 27/4£598
Sun 8/1120:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1109:15
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£601
Sun 1/1120:15
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1119:35
EDI
-
LAX
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£605

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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£563

One-way from

£234

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£573
9/6-16/6
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • California to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 41m total
  • California to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 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 29 April 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

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/9

07:05-08:30

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

13:10-18:35

1 stop13h 25m

£625

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

16:35-17:40

1 stop17h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

16:25-13:50

1 stop29h 25m

£635

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 23/8

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

09:00-18:19

2 stops41h 19m

£640

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 6/9

22:10-22:50

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

20:20-20:00

1 stop31h 40m

£640

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

07:30-07:20

1 stop15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

09:00-11:24

2 stops34h 24m

£643

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

23:25-10:10

1 stop26h 45m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/10

14:00-00:41

2 stops18h 41m

£643

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sat 22/8

19:13-08:05

2 stops28h 52m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

09:00-18:19

2 stops41h 19m

£644

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

20:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

10:40-18:25

1 stop15h 45m

£645

San JoseGlasgow

SJC - GLA

SJCGLA

San Jose

Sat 22/8

18:37-10:10

2 stops31h 33m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 26/8

14:00-11:25

2 stops29h 25m

£645

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

23:15-10:10

1 stop26h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 25/9

14:00-21:20

1 stop15h 20m

£645

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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 £303). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,734). 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 29 April 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
11,678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

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
11,678 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

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?

    Delta, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from California to Scotland in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20m. 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 £303). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,734). 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 29 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest£768Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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