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Cheap flights from California to Edinburgh from £215

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
28 4月 — 5 5月1
1 adult

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 23 4月 2025.

Round-trip from

£542

One-way from

£215

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£609
18/6-25/6
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • California to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£98 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 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 23 4月 2025.

週三 28/516:45LAS - EDI
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
週二 3/621:25EDI - LAS
2 stops41h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£482
週一 29/907:00ONT - EDI
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
週四 9/1009:00EDI - ONT
2 stops40h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4£549
週二 30/906:45SNA - EDI
2 stops17h 20mUnited Airlines
週二 21/1009:00EDI - SNA
2 stops35h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4£549
週三 1/1010:36SAN - EDI
2 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines
週二 14/1009:00EDI - SAN
2 stops38h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4£549
週五 9/521:25LAX - EDI
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
週二 13/519:15EDI - LAX
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£550
週一 1/908:30SMF - EDI
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
週二 23/909:00EDI - SMF
3 stops45h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4£554
週四 9/1019:30LAX - EDI
2 stops27h 50mScandinavian Airlines
週四 16/1013:20EDI - LAX
2 stops35h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/4£555
週四 28/819:40SFO - EDI
2 stops39h 25mScandinavian Airlines
週三 10/913:20EDI - SFO
2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/4£556
週日 7/906:30SFO - EDI
2 stops16h 50mAir Canada
週五 26/909:00EDI - SFO
2 stops34h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4£557
週二 12/823:20LAS - EDI
1 stop24h 00mAir Canada
週五 22/811:15EDI - LAS
1 stop31h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4£558
週一 25/806:15SAN - EDI
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
週三 3/909:00EDI - SAN
1 stop34h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4£558
週一 29/913:30SNA - EDI
2 stops57h 50mAir Canada
週四 9/1009:00EDI - SNA
2 stops35h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4£560

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 4月 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

週三 18/6

22:55-08:05

3 stops25h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週三 25/6

06:00-21:30

2 stops23h 30m

£542

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

週一 29/9

07:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週四 9/10

09:00-17:17

2 stops40h 17m

£549

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

週二 30/9

06:45-08:05

2 stops17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週二 21/10

09:00-12:11

2 stops35h 11m

£549

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

週三 1/10

12:35-10:35

1 stop14h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週二 14/10

09:00-15:03

2 stops38h 03m

£549

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

週五 9/5

21:25-09:10

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週二 13/5

19:15-19:05

1 stop31h 50m

£550

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

週四 9/10

19:30-07:20

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週四 16/10

13:20-16:20

2 stops35h 00m

£555

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

週四 28/8

19:40-19:05

2 stops39h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週三 10/9

13:20-16:30

2 stops35h 10m

£556

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

週日 7/9

06:30-07:20

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週五 26/9

09:00-11:42

2 stops34h 42m

£557

Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

週二 12/8

23:20-07:20

1 stop24h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週五 22/8

11:15-10:30

1 stop31h 15m

£558

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

週一 25/8

06:15-09:15

2 stops19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週三 3/9

09:00-11:41

1 stop34h 41m

£558

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 23 4月 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 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 23 4月 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from California to Edinburgh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,920 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from California, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from California to Edinburgh are WestJet (£233), JetBlue (£292), and Scandinavian Airlines (£293).

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

    The most popular route from California to Edinburgh is San Francisco - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Los Angeles - Edinburgh Turnhouse or 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from California to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£454Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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