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$205+ Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh (EDI)

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LAX — EDI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$651
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$205
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,241
From California to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:10 amSMF - EDI
2 stops18h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/239:00 amEDI - SMF
2 stops40h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:30 amSMF - EDI
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/239:00 amEDI - SMF
2 stops40h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$654
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:38 pmONT - EDI
2 stops28h 42mAir Canada
Fri 9/129:00 amEDI - ONT
2 stops43h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$658
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:00 amLAS - EDI
2 stops19h 05mAir Canada
Wed 9/109:00 amEDI - LAS
1 stop21h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$659
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/271:52 pmSAN - EDI
2 stops16h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/911:35 amEDI - SAN
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$663
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2412:59 amLAS - EDI
2 stops23h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/101:50 pmEDI - LAS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:45 amSNA - EDI
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/219:00 amEDI - SNA
2 stops35h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$671
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:15 amSAN - EDI
2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3012:30 pmEDI - SAN
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$672
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/2711:40 amONT - EDI
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Tue 8/59:00 amEDI - ONT
1 stop21h 27mKLM
Deal found 6/10$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/276:00 amONT - EDI
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/511:30 amEDI - ONT
2 stops19h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$678
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 9/286:20 amSAN - EDI
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/82:05 pmEDI - SAN
1 stop17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$687
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Fri 8/83:40 pmLAX - EDI
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 8/2011:25 amEDI - LAX
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$690

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-9:05 am

2 stops18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$651

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/1

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$654

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Mon 9/1

6:38 pm-7:20 am

2 stops28h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/12

9:00 am-8:43 pm

2 stops43h 43m

$658

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/25

6:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/10

9:00 am-10:13 pm

1 stop21h 13m

$659

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 8/27

1:52 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops16h 03m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/9

11:35 am-9:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$663

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/24

12:59 am-8:25 am

2 stops23h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/10

1:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$667

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-8:25 am

1 stop17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

9:00 am-12:17 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$671

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 7/27

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/5

9:00 am-10:27 pm

1 stop21h 27m

$673

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 9/28

6:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/8

2:05 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop17h 36m

$687

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

3:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

11:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$690

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Best time to book a flight from California to Edinburgh

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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 $724). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,259). 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 June 12, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from California to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 $300. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and Air Canada, 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 Ontario - 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 $1,259). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$579Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$592Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$596Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$604Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$606Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$622Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$670Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$678Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$691Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$693Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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