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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh from £236

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EDI
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, 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 17 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£236

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£856
2/2-18/2
  • 2/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to Edinburgh
21/1
  • 21/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 02m 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 December 2024

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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 December 2024.

Mon 30/1219:10LAX - EDI
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/206:45EDI - LAX
3 stops36h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£746
Mon 30/1221:20LAX - EDI
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 10/218:35EDI - LAX
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£771
Tue 17/1205:50LAX - EDI
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/1209:25EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£917
Mon 30/1217:30LAX - EDI
2 stops34h 30mLufthansa
Mon 6/112:40EDI - LAX
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£990
Mon 30/1221:20LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 40mFinnair
Mon 6/117:50EDI - LAX
1 stop28h 55mFinnair
Deal found 17/12£1,167
Sun 29/1200:27LAX - EDI
2 stops23h 23mAer Lingus
Mon 10/219:40EDI - LAX
2 stops52h 12mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/12£1,185
Sat 28/1221:20LAX - EDI
1 stop15h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/110:00EDI - LAX
1 stop18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,676
Fri 27/1210:00LAX - EDI
2 stops18h 50mDelta
Sat 4/105:45EDI - LAX
2 stops20h 44mDelta
Deal found 17/12£1,683
Thu 19/1213:45LAX - EDI
1 stop20h 00mKLM
Tue 7/105:45EDI - LAX
2 stops17h 39mKLM
Deal found 17/12£1,750
Mon 30/1213:00LAX - EDI
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/116:30EDI - LAX
1 stop26h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,795
Wed 18/1207:30LAX - EDI
1 stop18h 15mAir France
Wed 8/106:00EDI - LAX
2 stops18h 45mAir France
Deal found 17/12£2,047

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 December 2024.

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Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

19:30-22:15

2 stops18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

06:00-19:05

1 stop21h 05m

£517

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/3

20:15-19:50

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/3

08:20-18:30

1 stop18h 10m

£588

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 14/1

13:00-10:15

1 stop37h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

11:15-17:00

1 stop37h 45m

£603

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

19:30-12:30

2 stops33h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/9

19:45-16:20

2 stops28h 35m

£662

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 20/1

17:55-15:15

1 stop13h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/1

11:10-18:25

1 stop15h 15m

£689

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 14/1

08:20-07:55

2 stops15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

09:25-21:50

2 stops20h 25m

£709

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 20/1

17:30-15:15

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/1

13:05-22:59

2 stops17h 54m

£717

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 21/1

07:00-20:50

2 stops29h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/1

06:00-16:52

2 stops42h 52m

£723

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

10:30-08:45

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/4

17:15-11:50

1 stop26h 35m

£724

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

07:55-10:40

2 stops18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/2

05:45-11:45

1 stop14h 00m

£728

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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 13 December 2024.

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 £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 December 2024.

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 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Aer Lingus, British Airways and United 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
8,615 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
787 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,504 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,615 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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, Aer Lingus (£588), Turkish Airlines (£603), and Scandinavian Airlines (£662) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh for 15% 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 Aer Lingus (£344), WestJet (£360), and British Airways (£453).

  • 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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American AirlinesCheapest£486Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£496Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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