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$200+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 1/1812:40 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/22$761
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 1/84:10 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops25h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$833
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:30 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 1/116:30 pmEDI - LAX
2 stops36h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/22$842
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 1/810:20 amEDI - LAX
2 stops20h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$847
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 amSFO - EDI
1 stop16h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/1212:45 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/23$866
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/261:55 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Mon 1/1211:00 amEDI - SFO
1 stop32h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/22$873
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:30 amLAX - EDI
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Sun 12/281:00 pmEDI - LAX
2 stops19h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 12/22$875
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:51 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops19h 59mBritish Airways
Sun 1/116:30 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/23$927
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:15 amLAX - EDI
2 stops44h 55mIberia
Mon 12/296:05 amEDI - LAX
1 stop17h 15mIberia
Deal found 12/22$969
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/225:30 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/297:40 amEDI - LAX
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:00 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 12/288:20 pmEDI - LAX
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,016
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/236:30 amSMF - EDI
2 stops22h 15mDelta
Wed 12/315:50 amEDI - SMF
2 stops24h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,075

Find flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$555
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$200
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,105
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Edinburgh 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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California

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Edinburgh

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Fri 2/13

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/16

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$586

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

6:00 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/14

9:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$586

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

5:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/1

9:25 am-9:16 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$606

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Fri 2/6

4:45 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/13

9:55 am-10:04 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$610

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

3:15 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/27

10:55 am-10:56 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$610

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

4:23 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops16h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

7:25 am-9:54 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$610

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

1:54 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/6

9:55 am-10:56 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$610

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

11:42 am-3:10 pm

2 stops19h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/11

6:35 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$612

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/10

9:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/20

8:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$619

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/6

9:25 am-9:58 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$620

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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.
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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 $502). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $891). 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?

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 December 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Edinburgh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

    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 British Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from California to Edinburgh in about 14h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h. The distance between California and Edinburgh is about 4925 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $212. However, be on the lookout for offers from Iberia and KLM, 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 Las Vegas Harry Reid 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 $502). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $891). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Edinburgh. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$245Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$410Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$531Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$567Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Aer LingusCheapest$586Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$599Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$601Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$606Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$610Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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