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$365+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:45 amEDI - SFO
2 stops36h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:23 amSFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$696
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:55 amEDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/205:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$718
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:55 amEDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/265:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$727
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:25 amEDI - SFO
2 stops33h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:23 amSFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$736
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:55 amEDI - SFO
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/243:35 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$759
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:25 amEDI - SFO
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/258:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$767
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:25 amEDI - SFO
2 stops34h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/314:11 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$779
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:25 amEDI - SFO
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:23 amSFO - EDI
2 stops23h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$780
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:30 amEDI - SFO
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3012:05 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$819
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:45 amEDI - SFO
2 stops18h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 12/315:20 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$847
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:35 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/89:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$888
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:10 pmEDI - LAX
2 stops35h 55mFinnair
Thu 1/89:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop32h 15mFinnair
Deal found 12/17$1,039

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$572
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$365
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,089
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to California that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Return

Price

EdinburghLas Vegas

EDI - LAS

EDILAS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/17

11:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/31

7:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$572

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/19

12:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

5:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$632

EdinburghLas Vegas

EDI - LAS

EDILAS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/28

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/7

7:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$633

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

12:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

5:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$635

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/24

9:25 am-7:09 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

8:20 am-7:55 am

1 stop15h 35m

$641

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/17

9:25 am-5:22 pm

1 stop15h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

3:34 pm-7:55 am

2 stops32h 21m

$641

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/6

10:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

5:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$647

EdinburghOntario

EDI - ONT

EDIONT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/19

9:25 am-9:59 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Ontario

Mon 2/23

5:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops18h 55m

$661

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/5

9:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

11:59 pm-6:55 am

2 stops23h 56m

$664

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/13

9:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

8:40 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$666

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to California

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of $473). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $647). 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.

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 December 18, 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
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
7,583 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 13h 50m. Fly via British Airways, Aer Lingus, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to California is about 4925 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 - Los Angeles and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of $473). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $647). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$517Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$790Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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