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$351+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Sat 2/14
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eDreams
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$484

One-way from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$662
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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 January 8, 2026.

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Thu 2/269:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/108:45 amSFO - EDI
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$484
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Thu 2/268:35 amEDI - SFO
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 3/99:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$494
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Fri 2/278:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 3/89:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$495
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Thu 2/268:35 amEDI - SFO
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 3/126:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$502
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Mon 2/26:05 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 2/98:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$509
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Fri 2/278:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 3/116:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$512
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Sun 3/110:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 3/96:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$519
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Wed 2/258:45 amEDI - SFO
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 3/126:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$526
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Mon 5/1810:05 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 6/144:35 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$557
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Wed 2/2510:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 3/96:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$571
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Mon 2/166:05 amEDI - LAX
2 stops20h 40mLufthansa
Wed 2/257:30 amLAX - EDI
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$572
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Tue 2/247:50 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 3/99:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$573

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to California that are best for you.

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EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/16

6:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

7:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$572

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/16

7:40 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

7:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$587

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/30

9:25 am-7:15 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

8:20 am-5:55 am

1 stop13h 35m

$589

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/4

7:25 am-3:18 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

10:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop13h 40m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/29

9:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

8:20 am-7:55 am

1 stop15h 35m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/27

9:25 am-7:09 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

10:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop13h 40m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/30

9:25 am-7:15 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

8:20 am-7:55 am

1 stop15h 35m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/29

9:25 am-9:18 pm

2 stops19h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

10:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop13h 40m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/27

9:25 am-7:09 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

10:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop13h 40m

$598

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/30

9:25 am-8:44 pm

2 stops19h 19m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

5:00 am-5:55 am

2 stops16h 55m

$598

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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 $419). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 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 January 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Aer Lingus, 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
9,142 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,142 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,429 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,659 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,142 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 15h 53m. Fly via Lufthansa, United Airlines, or British Airways 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 $360. 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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 $419). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $628). 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 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to California

Discover the top 3 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$517Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$749Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$790Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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