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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh from £268

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£433

One-way from

£268

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£603
18/2-20/2
  • 18/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
5/4
  • 5/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/220:50LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/206:00EDI - LAX
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£433
Mon 6/1019:30LAX - EDI
2 stops33h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 13/1019:45EDI - LAX
2 stops28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/1£513
Wed 5/317:55LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 14/309:50EDI - LAX
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£558
Sun 6/422:55LAX - EDI
1 stop24h 25mAir Canada
Tue 22/409:00EDI - LAX
2 stops36h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1£569
Mon 22/906:00LAX - EDI
1 stop20h 10mJetBlue
Sat 4/1012:10EDI - LAX
1 stop20h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 17/1£569
Mon 27/108:20LAX - EDI
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/209:25EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£570
Wed 22/117:30LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/111:45EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£579
Sat 5/421:15LAX - EDI
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Wed 23/409:00EDI - LAX
1 stop22h 32mDelta
Deal found 16/1£586
Wed 19/207:20LAX - EDI
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Wed 26/206:00EDI - LAX
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1£619
Mon 20/118:55LAX - EDI
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/111:15EDI - LAX
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£628
Mon 14/423:45LAX - EDI
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Tue 29/406:00EDI - LAX
2 stops20h 33mAir France
Deal found 16/1£674
Tue 4/300:55LAX - EDI
2 stops23h 55mAer Lingus
Wed 12/309:35EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£718

Find flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 17 January 2025.

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Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

20:50-20:50

1 stop16h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/2

06:00-17:45

1 stop19h 45m

£433

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Thu 20/3

21:05-11:00

2 stops30h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/3

11:45-19:00

2 stops38h 15m

£549

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

17:55-15:25

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/3

09:50-16:50

1 stop14h 00m

£558

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

22:55-07:20

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/4

09:00-13:42

2 stops36h 42m

£569

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 27/1

08:20-07:55

2 stops15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/2

09:25-19:11

2 stops17h 46m

£570

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/4

21:15-06:45

1 stop25h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

09:00-23:32

1 stop22h 32m

£586

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

07:20-12:15

2 stops20h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

06:00-13:05

1 stop15h 05m

£619

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

13:40-09:35

1 stop35h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

16:50-11:45

1 stop26h 55m

£632

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

11:36-11:10

2 stops15h 34m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/2

13:05-20:15

1 stop15h 10m

£665

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 14/4

23:45-10:45

2 stops27h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/4

06:00-18:33

2 stops20h 33m

£674

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways, Turkish Airlines and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Edinburgh have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
3,923 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines (£549), British Airways (£558), and Air Canada (£569) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh are WestJet (£313), Scandinavian Airlines (£322), and Aer Lingus (£358).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Los Angeles 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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