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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh from £196

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or October, booked 70 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£544

One-way from

£196

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£592
8/5-14/5
  • 8/5-14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
2/4
  • 2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 8/521:25LAX - EDI
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/523:25EDI - LAX
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£544
Mon 6/1019:30LAX - EDI
2 stops33h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 13/1019:45EDI - LAX
2 stops28h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/2£559
Tue 22/420:05LAX - EDI
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 6/510:30EDI - LAX
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£566
Wed 24/909:45LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1011:30EDI - LAX
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2£585
Tue 15/416:40LAX - EDI
1 stop30h 40mAir Canada
Tue 29/409:00EDI - LAX
2 stops34h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£586
Wed 2/409:15LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 16/414:05EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£592
Tue 6/520:15LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAer Lingus
Mon 12/511:55EDI - LAX
1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/2£595
Wed 8/1012:50LAX - EDI
1 stop13h 20mJetBlue
Wed 22/1012:10EDI - LAX
1 stop19h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 19/2£596
Wed 17/919:55LAX - EDI
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/916:50EDI - LAX
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£608
Tue 22/414:00LAX - EDI
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Tue 6/513:20EDI - LAX
2 stops19h 32mDelta
Deal found 20/2£619
Fri 14/318:30LAX - EDI
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Thu 24/406:15EDI - LAX
2 stops18h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2£669
Sun 6/417:30LAX - EDI
2 stops34h 20mBrussels Airlines
Sun 13/413:15EDI - LAX
2 stops58h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 20/2£674

Find flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Thu 8/5

21:25-09:45

1 stop28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

23:25-19:05

2 stops27h 40m

£544

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

20:05-19:30

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

10:30-18:05

1 stop15h 35m

£566

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

£586

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

09:15-06:45

1 stop13h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/4

14:05-23:44

2 stops17h 39m

£592

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

20:15-20:35

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

11:55-18:25

1 stop14h 30m

£595

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

05:00-07:20

2 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/4

12:30-00:10

2 stops19h 40m

£597

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

13:00-10:15

1 stop37h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

11:15-18:00

1 stop37h 45m

£608

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

14:00-16:35

2 stops18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

13:20-00:52

2 stops19h 32m

£619

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 24/3

18:40-10:55

2 stops33h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/3

11:45-16:20

2 stops36h 35m

£625

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

17:30-11:50

2 stops34h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/4

13:15-15:15

2 stops58h 00m

£674

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh is 70 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 £78). 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Finnair and Austrian 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

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 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, British Airways (£566), Air Canada (£586), and Virgin Atlantic (£592) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 20% 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 British Airways (£349), Scandinavian Airlines (£364), and Aer Lingus (£402).

  • 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 £78). 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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