How long is the flight from California to Edinburgh?

Airlines like United Airlines, Finnair, and KLM fly from California to Edinburgh in about 13h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 25m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5149 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $243. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Edinburgh for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What are the most popular routes from California to Edinburgh?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from California to Edinburgh are American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Edinburgh?

To save on the cost of your flight from California to Edinburgh, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 63% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $697 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,031.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Edinburgh?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Edinburgh from California average $883. You can even find prices in January for less than $883, as users have found deals to Edinburgh from as low as $589. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Edinburgh from California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 40%.

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Edinburgh.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from California to Edinburgh?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$243+ Cheap Flights from California to Edinburgh

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from California to Edinburgh with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	$583 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$243 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$778

From California to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Search Deals

One-way flight from California to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Edinburgh

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

Wed 10/88:00 amLAS - EDI

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1311:35 pmEDI - LAS

2 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$583

Mon 10/208:15 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/57:25 amEDI - LAX

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$589

Sun 10/124:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/169:15 pmEDI - LAX

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$591

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/226:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$595

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/176:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$600

Fri 10/36:00 amLAX - EDI

3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/147:40 amEDI - LAX

3 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$611

Mon 10/209:05 pmSNA - EDI

1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:25 amEDI - SNA

1 stop32h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$615

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/156:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$618

Sun 10/268:10 pmLAX - EDI

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/19:30 pmEDI - LAX

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$619

Sat 9/277:30 amLAX - EDI

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/37:30 amEDI - LAX

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$630

Tue 9/306:45 amSNA - EDI

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/219:00 amEDI - SNA

2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$646

Wed 12/316:04 amONT - EDI

2 stops17h 51mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/169:25 amEDI - ONT

2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$662

Best flights from California to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Wed 10/88:00 amLAS - EDI

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1311:35 pmEDI - LAS

2 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$583

Mon 10/209:05 pmSNA - EDI

1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:25 amEDI - SNA

1 stop32h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$615

Wed 10/298:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop13h 35mFinnair

Tue 11/48:15 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFinnair

Deal found 9/13

$649

Wed 9/241:25 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/111:35 amEDI - LAX

1 stop14h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$654

Sun 9/216:45 amLAX - EDI

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Wed 10/82:05 pmEDI - LAX

1 stop17h 10mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$663

Tue 9/306:45 amSNA - EDI

1 stop17h 15mKLM

Tue 10/2111:20 amEDI - SNA

2 stops19h 08mKLM

Deal found 9/14

$667

Tue 10/287:00 pmSAN - EDI

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 11/410:00 amEDI - SAN

1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/13

$689

Wed 10/298:25 pmSFO - EDI

1 stop15h 30mSWISS

Mon 11/102:20 pmEDI - SFO

1 stop34h 10mSWISS

Deal found 9/12

$706

Thu 10/211:20 pmLAS - EDI

1 stop24h 00mAir Canada

Tue 10/79:00 amEDI - LAS

2 stops21h 22mAir Canada

Deal found 9/14

$711

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/176:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$600

Tue 9/307:07 pmSNA - EDI

2 stops31h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/219:00 amEDI - SNA

2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$651

Wed 10/16:45 amLAX - EDI

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Wed 10/82:05 pmEDI - LAX

1 stop17h 10mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$663

Last-minute flights from California to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Edinburgh. Data last updated September 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 9/306:45 amSNA - EDI

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/219:00 amEDI - SNA

2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$646

Tue 9/305:15 amSMF - EDI

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/79:00 amEDI - SMF

2 stops37h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$666

Tue 9/306:45 amSNA - EDI

1 stop17h 15mKLM

Tue 10/2111:20 amEDI - SNA

2 stops19h 08mKLM

Deal found 9/15

$667

Fri 10/36:00 amLAX - EDI

3 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/147:40 amEDI - LAX

3 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$611

Wed 10/88:00 amLAS - EDI

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1311:35 pmEDI - LAS

2 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$583

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/226:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$595

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/176:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$600

Wed 10/84:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/156:00 amEDI - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$618

Sun 10/124:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/169:15 pmEDI - LAX

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$591

Mon 10/202:55 pmLAX - EDI

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/56:50 pmEDI - LAX

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$588

Mon 10/209:05 pmSNA - EDI

1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/59:25 amEDI - SNA

1 stop32h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$615

Sun 10/268:10 pmLAX - EDI

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/19:30 pmEDI - LAX

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$619

One-way flights from California to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from California to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Sun 9/286:05 pmLAX - EDI

2 stops32h 00mWestJet

Deal found 9/14

$243

Tue 10/712:35 pmLAX - EDI

3 stops37h 30mWestJet

Deal found 9/15

$246

Sun 9/284:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$263

Fri 9/269:25 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$264

Wed 10/1510:15 amSFO - EDI

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$265

Thu 10/1612:35 pmLAS - EDI

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$267

Mon 10/277:00 amLAX - EDI

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$273

Wed 10/2210:15 amSFO - EDI

3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$277

Mon 10/132:30 pmLAX - EDI

2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$280

Mon 9/223:05 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$286

Wed 9/248:00 amSAN - EDI

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$287

Sun 9/214:30 pmLAX - EDI

1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$288

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

8:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/13

11:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$583

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

4:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$600

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

9:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/5

9:25 am-10:04 am

1 stop32h 39m

$615

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

4:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/14

9:25 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$638

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

8:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/4

8:15 am-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$649

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/30

7:07 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

9:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$651

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/5

9:25 am-7:17 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$652

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

1:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/1

11:35 am-6:21 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$654

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 9/23

8:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/7

9:00 am-6:58 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$659

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

10:30 am-6:55 am

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/6

9:25 am-7:34 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$660

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/14

Showing 1-10 of 60 results

...

Best time to book a flight from California to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from California with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). 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 CA to EDI?

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from California?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Edinburgh.
How long is the flight from California to Edinburgh?
Airlines like United Airlines, Finnair, and KLM fly from California to Edinburgh in about 13h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 25m. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 5149 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Edinburgh one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $243. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Edinburgh for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from California to Edinburgh?
The most popular flight routes from California to Edinburgh are Los Angeles - Edinburgh Turnhouse, San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse and Sacramento Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). 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.

See more FAQs

Grangemouth

Perth

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
JetBlue	Cheapest$245	Average$1,100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Air Canada	Cheapest$531	Average$1,110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Delta	Cheapest$543	Average$1,147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Iberia	Cheapest$546	Average$846	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$548	Average$1,007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$579	Average$859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Aer Lingus	Cheapest$585	Average$868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Finnair	Cheapest$592	Average$702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$597	Average$890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$598	Average$683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$243+ Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh (EDI)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from California to Edinburgh with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

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

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from California to EdinburghExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Best time to book a flight from California to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from California with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Edinburgh. 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 into for flights to Edinburgh from California?

How long is the flight from California to Edinburgh?

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

What are the most popular routes from California to Edinburgh?

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

How can I find direct flights from California to Edinburgh?

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

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

Traveling to a place near Edinburgh?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Edinburgh

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Edinburgh

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

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