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$386+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to California

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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mer. 10/15
mer. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to California flight deals. Data was last updated septembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$598
(Netflights)

One-way from

$386
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$652
From Edinburgh Turnhouse to California
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septembre 15, 2025.

This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/291:20 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
dim. 11/95:45 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$598
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/291:20 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
mer. 11/57:30 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$599
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 11/65:00 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/116:20 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$607
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/36:05 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
dim. 11/166:20 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$608
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/297:50 amEDI - LAX
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
sam. 11/89:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$609
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/86:00 amEDI - LAX
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
mer. 10/155:15 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$610
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/295:45 amEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
sam. 11/86:20 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$611
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/298:45 amEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
ven. 11/79:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$612
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/295:45 amEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 00mDelta
lun. 11/108:55 amLAX - EDI
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/14$613
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/55:45 amEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 00mDelta
mer. 11/121:45 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/15$614
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/295:45 amEDI - LAX
2 stops18h 11mDelta
sam. 11/87:00 amLAX - EDI
2 stops19h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/15$616
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/305:45 amEDI - SNA
2 stops23h 43mDelta
jeu. 11/67:15 amSNA - EDI
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$616

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to California that are best for you.

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Return

Price

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 2/25

10:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/2

6:00 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 10/29

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Los Angeles

dim. 11/9

5:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 10/29

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Los Angeles

lun. 11/10

7:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 10/29

1:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Los Angeles

mer. 11/5

7:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$599

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 11/13

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles

dim. 11/16

6:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$607

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 11/6

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles

mar. 11/11

8:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 15m

$608

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 11/3

6:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 40m

Los Angeles

dim. 11/16

6:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$608

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 11/3

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles

dim. 11/16

7:20 am-10:40 am

2 stops19h 20m

$608

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 11/5

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles

mer. 11/12

8:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$608

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 10/30

5:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Los Angeles

jeu. 11/6

5:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$610

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of $246). Flying from Edinburgh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septembre 15, 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated septembre 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways from Edinburgh to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to California in 16h 05m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to California is about 5149 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $446. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to California are Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco, Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Diego and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to California 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 Edinburgh to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of $246). Flying from Edinburgh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 Edinburgh to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to California. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$517Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$972Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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