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$367+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
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 April 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:10 pm
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/317:10 pm
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$640
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:10 pm
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/87:10 pm
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7$646
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 9/17:10 pm
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/157:10 pm
LAX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$659
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 9/17:10 pm
EDI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/137:10 pm
LAX
-
EDI
2 stops53h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/5$665
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:20 am
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/275:40 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$710
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 9/56:50 pm
EDI
-
SFO
2 stops27h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/194:45 pm
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$714
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:45 am
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/135:40 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$727
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:10 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/144:45 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/5$734
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/237:10 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/274:45 pm
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$741
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:10 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/74:40 pm
SFO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7$747
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 5/237:10 pm
EDI
-
SFO
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/304:45 pm
SFO
-
EDI
2 stops39h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$749
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/248:40 am
EDI
-
LAS
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/17:35 pm
LAS
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$786

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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$640
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$367
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$774
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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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to California that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

7:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$694

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/20

7:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

5:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$710

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/23

7:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$734

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

7:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$734

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/23

7:10 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$775

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/1

7:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

4:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$786

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/17

10:15 am-4:50 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$819

EdinburghOntario

EDI - ONT

EDIONT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops22h 08m

Ontario

Mon 9/14

2:22 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 13m

$852

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/8

11:25 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

10:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$866

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/24

5:50 am-9:51 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/28

9:51 am-10:30 am

2 stops16h 39m

$869

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of $317). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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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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 April 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,499 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,499 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,499 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,864 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,499 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

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 17h 42m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to California is about 5148 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 $395. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and British Airways, 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 - Los Angeles, Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of $317). Flying from Edinburgh to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$519Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$749Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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