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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to California from £235

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — LAX
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to California flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£412

One-way from

£235

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£548
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/9-23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to California
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 March 2025.

Mon 8/909:00EDI - SFO
2 stops32h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/923:59SFO - EDI
1 stop24h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3£412
Sun 20/419:50EDI - SFO
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 27/419:30SFO - EDI
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£413
Wed 7/513:55EDI - LAX
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 19/513:25LAX - EDI
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3£464
Tue 13/506:00EDI - SFO
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/520:25SFO - EDI
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£480
Fri 2/513:20EDI - SFO
1 stop30h 25mKLM
Sat 10/506:15SFO - EDI
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/3£486
Wed 7/514:05EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 19/507:00LAX - EDI
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3£486
Sun 20/406:00EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 21mDelta
Sun 27/408:20LAX - EDI
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 24/3£487
Wed 23/410:35EDI - SNA
2 stops19h 52mBritish Airways
Wed 30/415:01SNA - EDI
2 stops19h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3£495
Sat 19/409:00EDI - LAX
1 stop20h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/423:05LAX - EDI
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/3£496
Wed 3/909:00EDI - LAX
1 stop19h 53mAir Canada
Mon 15/921:50LAX - EDI
1 stop25h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3£498
Sat 14/612:05EDI - LAX
2 stops31h 40mWestJet
Sat 28/623:10LAX - EDI
1 stop25h 55mWestJet
Deal found 23/3£502
Wed 7/506:55EDI - LAX
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/516:30LAX - EDI
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£503

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to California that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/9

09:00-09:29

2 stops32h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

23:59-08:25

1 stop24h 26m

£412

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/4

19:50-13:50

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 27/4

19:30-18:45

1 stop15h 15m

£413

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

13:55-20:15

1 stop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

13:25-11:45

1 stop14h 20m

£464

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

20:25-21:15

1 stop16h 50m

£480

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

13:20-11:45

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

06:15-12:05

1 stop21h 50m

£486

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

14:05-23:52

2 stops17h 47m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

07:00-06:45

1 stop15h 45m

£486

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/4

06:00-15:21

2 stops17h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 27/4

08:20-12:05

1 stop19h 45m

£487

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

10:35-22:27

2 stops19h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 30/4

15:01-18:15

2 stops19h 14m

£495

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/4

09:00-19:39

2 stops18h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

21:30-10:35

1 stop29h 05m

£496

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

09:00-20:53

1 stop19h 53m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

21:50-07:20

1 stop25h 30m

£498

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £575). Flying from Edinburgh to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 EDI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 24 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Delta and KLM from Edinburgh to California 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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,888 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
825 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to California. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £288. Aer Lingus flights start at £539 while deals on British Airways start at £539 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to California consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Los Angeles, Edinburgh Turnhouse - San Francisco or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to California (average of £575). Flying from Edinburgh to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 Edinburgh to California

Discover the top 10 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£412Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£418Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapest£429Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air FranceCheapest£440Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest£451Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£456Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£462Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£467Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£474Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£478Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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