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 (£185), JetBlue (£301), and Scandinavian Airlines (£306).

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.

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 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 70% on flights from California to Edinburgh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 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 £607. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £897.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from California. Prices for February average £679 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £490. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 40% 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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Cheap flight deals from California to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	£532
One-way from	£183
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£575

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23/7-30/7
3 total stops
34h 10m total
California to Edinburgh

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30h 15m total
California to Edinburgh

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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 29 March 2025.

Wed 16/717:00SAN - EDI

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/706:00EDI - SAN

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£536

Mon 16/623:10LAX - EDI

1 stop26h 55mWestJet

Mon 30/611:30EDI - LAX

2 stops34h 42mWestJet

Deal found 28/3£546

Fri 19/916:30LAX - EDI

1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/920:45EDI - LAX

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£548

Sun 21/920:05LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways

Fri 10/1005:50EDI - LAX

1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/3£555

Sat 13/919:30LAX - EDI

2 stops39h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 30/913:20EDI - LAX

2 stops35h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/3£561

Tue 30/907:00SNA - EDI

2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 21/1009:00EDI - SNA

2 stops35h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/3£563

Sun 4/507:00SAN - EDI

2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 16/509:40EDI - SAN

2 stops20h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/3£565

Tue 30/913:25SNA - EDI

2 stops33h 55mAir Canada

Tue 21/1009:00EDI - SNA

2 stops35h 23mAir Canada

Deal found 29/3£575

Mon 6/1006:00LAX - EDI

2 stops17h 20mAir Canada

Thu 16/1009:00EDI - LAX

2 stops20h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 28/3£575

Wed 22/1006:00LAS - EDI

2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 29/1008:25EDI - LAS

1 stop17h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/3£576

Tue 22/406:00LAX - EDI

1 stop16h 45mDelta

Tue 6/514:05EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 27mDelta

Deal found 28/3£576

Wed 29/1016:55SMF - EDI

2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 6/1108:40EDI - SMF

2 stops20h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/3£578

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Wed 23/709:55LAS - EDI

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/710:30EDI - LAS

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3£532

Mon 16/623:10LAX - EDI

1 stop26h 55mWestJet

Mon 30/611:30EDI - LAX

2 stops34h 42mWestJet

Deal found 28/3£546

Sun 21/920:05LAX - EDI

1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways

Fri 10/1005:50EDI - LAX

1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/3£555

Sat 13/919:30LAX - EDI

2 stops39h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 30/913:20EDI - LAX

2 stops35h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/3£561

Sun 4/507:00SAN - EDI

2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 16/509:40EDI - SAN

2 stops20h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/3£565

Tue 22/406:00LAX - EDI

1 stop16h 45mDelta

Tue 6/514:05EDI - LAX

1 stop16h 27mDelta

Deal found 28/3£576

Tue 22/407:00LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 29/414:05EDI - LAX

2 stops17h 39mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 28/3£579

Sun 27/411:56SMF - EDI

2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines

Tue 13/507:00EDI - SMF

2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/3£588

Thu 25/906:00LAX - EDI

2 stops17h 20mAir Canada

Tue 7/1009:00EDI - LAX

1 stop19h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 28/3£613

Tue 6/520:15LAX - EDI

1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus

Wed 14/511:55EDI - LAX

1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus

Deal found 27/3£633

Wed 17/919:50SAN - EDI

1 stop16h 30mIberia

Wed 1/1011:35EDI - SAN

1 stop17h 42mIberia

Deal found 28/3£634

Wed 3/914:28SFO - EDI

2 stops21h 52mFinnair

Thu 11/907:00EDI - SFO

1 stop14h 50mFinnair

Deal found 28/3£639

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Fri 4/408:05SMF - EDI

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 19/409:00EDI - SMF

2 stops43h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/3£776

Fri 4/423:15SMF - EDI

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/409:00EDI - SMF

2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3£781

Fri 4/416:05SMF - EDI

2 stops31h 15mAir Canada

Sat 19/409:00EDI - SMF

2 stops38h 21mAir Canada

Deal found 27/3£787

Fri 4/417:47SMF - EDI

2 stops17h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 19/405:55EDI - SMF

2 stops20h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/3£801

Fri 4/414:55SMF - EDI

3 stops22h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 19/406:00EDI - SMF

3 stops24h 07mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 26/3£1,815

Sun 6/400:30LAS - EDI

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 17/417:55EDI - LAS

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3£643

Sun 6/400:30LAS - EDI

2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 17/409:00EDI - LAS

2 stops33h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/3£1,385

Mon 7/409:34LAS - EDI

1 stop13h 11mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 17/414:05EDI - LAS

1 stop18h 12mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 27/3£615

Mon 7/407:11LAS - EDI

2 stops16h 09mAir Canada

Thu 17/409:00EDI - LAS

2 stops22h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 27/3£617

Mon 7/419:40SFO - EDI

2 stops18h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 11/419:45EDI - SFO

2 stops52h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/3£915

Mon 7/417:45SFO - EDI

1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus

Fri 11/409:15EDI - SFO

2 stops22h 33mAer Lingus

Deal found 28/3£1,023

Mon 7/418:45SFO - EDI

1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Fri 11/410:35EDI - SFO

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/3£1,034

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 29 March 2025.

Sat 5/419:45LAX - EDI

1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£183

Tue 15/718:05LAX - EDI

2 stops31h 00mWestJet

Deal found 28/3£185

Wed 6/816:20SFO - EDI

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£237

Sun 22/618:05SFO - EDI

2 stops30h 00mWestJet

Deal found 28/3£245

Mon 30/621:32SAN - EDI

2 stops51h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£252

Sat 5/406:15SJC - EDI

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£266

Thu 5/608:00LAS - EDI

2 stops18h 05mWestJet

Deal found 27/3£300

Sun 21/908:15SFO - EDI

1 stop17h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 28/3£301

Wed 20/819:40SFO - EDI

2 stops39h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/3£306

Mon 30/614:05SAN - EDI

3 stops35h 00mWestJet

Deal found 28/3£315

Fri 8/821:15SNA - EDI

3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£317

Tue 16/917:15SMF - EDI

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3£320

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Las VegasEdinburgh

LAS - EDI

LASEDI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 23/7

09:55-09:05

1 stop15h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/7

10:30-21:30

2 stops19h 00m

£532

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Wed 16/7

17:00-10:05

2 stops33h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/7

06:00-10:30

2 stops36h 30m

£536

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 16/6

23:10-10:05

1 stop26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/6

11:30-14:12

2 stops34h 42m

£546

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Fri 19/9

16:30-09:10

1 stop32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

20:45-14:10

1 stop25h 25m

£548

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

20:05-17:45

1 stop13h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

05:50-13:30

1 stop15h 40m

£555

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 13/9

19:30-18:55

2 stops39h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

13:20-16:20

2 stops35h 00m

£561

San DiegoEdinburgh

SAN - EDI

SANEDI

San Diego

Sun 4/5

07:00-10:35

2 stops19h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

09:40-22:19

2 stops20h 39m

£565

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

06:00-06:45

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

14:05-22:32

1 stop16h 27m

£576

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

07:00-06:45

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

14:05-23:44

2 stops17h 39m

£579

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sun 4/5

06:00-08:25

2 stops18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

09:40-20:53

2 stops19h 13m

£579

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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?

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh 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

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

7,897 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

7,897 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,897 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

1,321 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,897 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

1,267 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,897 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

769 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,897 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

1,570 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,897 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 (£185), JetBlue (£301), and Scandinavian Airlines (£306).
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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