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$227+ Cheap flights from California to Scotland

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
Dec 11 — Dec 181
Thu 12/11
Thu 12/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 11, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1511:45 amSFO - INV
2 stops17h 00mKLM
Sat 11/224:10 pmINV - SFO
1 stop27h 40mKLM
Deal found 11/9$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:40 pmLAX - GLA
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/126:35 amGLA - LAX
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$592
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/103:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:05 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$605
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:40 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Mon 11/175:35 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9$606
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:55 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Tue 11/255:20 pmGLA - SFO
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 11/9$607
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 11/261:45 pmLAX - GLA
1 stop24h 25mKLM
Thu 12/49:05 amGLA - LAX
1 stop34h 40mKLM
Deal found 11/10$607
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/15:20 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop13h 25mAer Lingus
Wed 12/108:20 amEDI - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/10$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/31:55 pmSFO - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Tue 12/95:00 pmEDI - SFO
1 stop26h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/10$610
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:45 pmSFO - GLA
2 stops25h 45mDelta
Wed 12/31:25 pmGLA - SFO
1 stop30h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/9$611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Mon 12/18:55 pmSFO - EDI
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1012:30 pmEDI - SFO
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$611
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/114:05 pmLAS - EDI
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Mon 12/1511:45 amEDI - LAS
1 stop16h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/9$611
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:55 amLAX - GLA
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Thu 12/46:05 amGLA - LAX
1 stop13h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/10$611

Cheap flight deals from California to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated November 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$528
(KLM)

One-way from

$227
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$760
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Scotland 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 November 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Scotland that are best for you.

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California

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Scotland

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoInverness

SFO - INV

SFOINV

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

11:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Inverness

Sat 11/22

4:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop27h 40m

$584

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

1:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/4

6:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 40m

$606

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

8:55 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/18

12:40 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$607

Los AngelesGlasgow

LAX - GLA

LAXGLA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/4

9:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop34h 40m

$607

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

1:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/9

5:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop26h 50m

$610

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

8:55 pm-10:30 am

2 stops29h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/10

12:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$611

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/11

4:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/15

11:45 am-12:20 am

1 stop20h 35m

$611

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/5

12:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/12

8:35 am-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$612

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/17

10:42 am-11:50 am

2 stops17h 08m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/28

1:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$612

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

1:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 2/10

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop26h 30m

$615

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Best time to book a flight from California to Scotland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Scotland from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Scotland

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of $432). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 SCT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Scotland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 11, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from California to Scotland by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Scotland?

Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. 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 Scotland. Reviews last updated November 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Scotland, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,368 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,510 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from California to Scotland?

    Departing from California to Scotland will take you 16h. California and Scotland are separated by a distance of 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 Scotland one-way?

    $297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and British Airways, with prices starting from $306 and $330, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Scotland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Scotland 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 Scotland?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Scotland (average of $432). Flying from California to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 Scotland

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Scotland. 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 November 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$245Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
British AirwaysCheapest$498Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$505Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$530Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$531Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$543Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$551Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$586Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$598Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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