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 (£221), British Airways (£349), and Scandinavian Airlines (£364).

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 San Diego - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Edinburgh?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 59% on flights from California to Edinburgh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £639. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £918.

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from California. Prices for January average £708 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £462. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 38% on your journey compared to booking in June

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.

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?

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£221+ Flights from California to Edinburgh

Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	£553
One-way from	£221
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£590

30/4-22/5
5 total stops
52h 05m total
California to Edinburgh

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WestJet
16/6
2 total stops
32h 00m total
California to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from California to Edinburgh
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Wed 30/405:30LAX - EDI

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/506:00EDI - LAX

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£553

Wed 5/320:15LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus

Wed 12/309:35EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus

Deal found 21/2£564

Wed 8/1015:40LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 22/1011:25EDI - LAX

1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2£565

Tue 8/408:42FAT - EDI

2 stops17h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/409:00EDI - FAT

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£577

Tue 1/406:35SJC - EDI

2 stops20h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/409:00EDI - SJC

2 stops36h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£577

Tue 23/922:50LAX - EDI

1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 30/909:00EDI - LAX

2 stops35h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£579

Tue 18/319:10SAN - EDI

1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 25/308:55EDI - SAN

1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2£580

Wed 19/309:00SFO - EDI

1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 26/308:25EDI - SFO

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£582

Tue 1/416:35SFO - EDI

2 stops30h 45mAir Canada

Thu 10/409:00EDI - SFO

1 stop14h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 21/2£585

Wed 1/1006:00LAX - EDI

2 stops17h 20mAir Canada

Tue 7/1009:00EDI - LAX

2 stops21h 09mAir Canada

Deal found 21/2£585

Mon 10/310:10SJC - EDI

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Thu 27/310:45EDI - SJC

2 stops18h 24mDelta

Deal found 21/2£586

Wed 22/1007:00SFO - EDI

1 stop15h 45mDelta

Tue 28/1010:45EDI - SFO

1 stop19h 35mDelta

Deal found 21/2£586

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Wed 30/405:30LAX - EDI

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/506:00EDI - LAX

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£553

Wed 5/320:15LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus

Wed 12/309:35EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus

Deal found 21/2£564

Tue 15/415:40LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 29/412:30EDI - LAX

1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2£565

Tue 8/408:42FAT - EDI

2 stops17h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 15/409:00EDI - FAT

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£577

Tue 1/416:35SFO - EDI

2 stops30h 45mAir Canada

Tue 8/409:00EDI - SFO

1 stop14h 31mAir Canada

Deal found 21/2£585

Mon 10/310:10SJC - EDI

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Thu 27/310:45EDI - SJC

2 stops18h 24mDelta

Deal found 21/2£586

Wed 2/409:15LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 16/414:05EDI - LAX

2 stops17h 39mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 20/2£590

Sun 20/419:40SFO - EDI

2 stops56h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 30/413:20EDI - SFO

2 stops35h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 20/2£593

Mon 10/313:33SFO - EDI

2 stops16h 42mAmerican Airlines

Wed 19/309:50EDI - SFO

2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/2£596

Tue 1/419:30SFO - EDI

1 stop28h 10mSWISS

Wed 9/408:30EDI - SFO

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Deal found 21/2£603

Thu 3/409:29SAN - EDI

2 stops20h 16mFinnair

Wed 23/408:25EDI - SAN

2 stops23h 03mFinnair

Deal found 21/2£618

Tue 1/415:15SFO - EDI

2 stops17h 10mKLM

Thu 10/406:00EDI - SFO

2 stops17h 50mKLM

Deal found 21/2£620

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Wed 26/218:50SFO - EDI

1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 19/311:15EDI - SFO

1 stop37h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/2£662

Wed 26/209:21SFO - EDI

2 stops19h 19mDelta

Wed 19/313:25EDI - SFO

1 stop30h 25mDelta

Deal found 21/2£726

Fri 28/220:15LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 05mAer Lingus

Tue 4/308:20EDI - LAX

2 stops21h 40mAer Lingus

Deal found 21/2£770

Sat 1/314:24FAT - EDI

3 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/306:15EDI - FAT

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/2£1,311

Sat 1/306:10FAT - EDI

2 stops50h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 25/310:45EDI - FAT

2 stops17h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 22/2£1,475

Sat 1/306:00FAT - EDI

3 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 25/308:25EDI - FAT

3 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/2£1,503

Sun 2/311:19SJC - EDI

2 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/320:55EDI - SJC

2 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2£636

Sun 2/311:02SFO - EDI

2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/318:35EDI - SFO

1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2£650

Sun 2/308:29SFO - EDI

2 stops15h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 18/308:25EDI - SFO

2 stops19h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2£705

Mon 3/318:55LAX - EDI

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/316:30EDI - LAX

1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/2£636

Mon 3/309:53LAX - EDI

3 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/305:45EDI - LAX

3 stops45h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£719

Mon 3/317:40LAX - EDI

2 stops35h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 7/317:05EDI - LAX

2 stops54h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 20/2£884

One-way flights from California to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from California to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Mon 16/618:05LAX - EDI

2 stops32h 00mWestJet

Deal found 21/2£221

Tue 1/419:02SFO - EDI

3 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£225

Mon 7/421:41ONT - EDI

3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2£231

Mon 7/420:18LAX - EDI

2 stops41h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2£232

Sat 5/419:54SJC - EDI

3 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£247

Wed 4/607:30SFO - EDI

2 stops18h 35mWestJet

Deal found 21/2£300

Mon 7/417:05LAX - EDI

1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2£349

Sat 5/419:40SFO - EDI

2 stops39h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 20/2£364

Fri 18/419:30LAX - EDI

2 stops31h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 20/2£364

Mon 21/417:45SFO - EDI

1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus

Deal found 21/2£389

Thu 5/614:05SAN - EDI

2 stops36h 00mWestJet

Deal found 21/2£391

Wed 18/614:35OAK - EDI

3 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2£413

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

05:30-17:25

3 stops27h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/5

06:00-22:10

2 stops24h 10m

£553

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

20:15-19:50

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

09:35-19:30

1 stop16h 55m

£564

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

15:40-14:40

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

12:30-20:15

1 stop15h 45m

£565

FresnoEdinburgh

FAT - EDI

FATEDI

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/4

08:42-10:35

2 stops17h 53m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/4

09:00-20:15

2 stops43h 15m

£577

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Tue 1/4

06:35-10:35

2 stops20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/4

09:00-13:35

2 stops36h 35m

£577

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Tue 18/3

19:10-16:50

1 stop14h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/3

08:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

£580

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

09:00-06:55

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/3

08:25-18:55

1 stop17h 30m

£582

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

16:35-07:20

2 stops30h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/4

09:00-15:31

1 stop14h 31m

£585

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

16:40-07:20

1 stop30h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

09:00-11:10

2 stops34h 10m

£585

San JoseEdinburgh

SJC - EDI

SJCEDI

San Jose

Mon 10/3

10:10-08:45

2 stops15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/3

10:45-22:09

2 stops18h 24m

£586

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Travel insights for flights from California to Edinburgh

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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?

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

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.

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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

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

8,212 reviews

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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

8,212 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,212 reviews

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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

1,330 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,212 reviews

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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

1,271 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,212 reviews

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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

7.5

Good

771 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,212 reviews

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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

1,566 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,212 reviews

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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

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 (£221), British Airways (£349), and Scandinavian Airlines (£364).
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 San Diego - 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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