Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles from £279

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

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Los Angeles are usually found in February or September, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 23 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£279

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£844
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/1-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 38m total
  • Edinburgh to Los Angeles
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2024.

Tue 31/1206:05EDI - LAX
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 31/115:59LAX - EDI
1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/12£636
Tue 31/1209:25EDI - LAX
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/119:10LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12£884
Tue 31/1209:25EDI - LAX
1 stop20h 03mLufthansa
Sun 2/207:20LAX - EDI
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 22/12£914
Sat 28/1217:50EDI - LAX
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 4/119:28LAX - EDI
2 stops35h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,127
Tue 24/1209:25EDI - LAX
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/108:20LAX - EDI
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12£1,320
Sat 28/1208:20EDI - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAer Lingus
Fri 3/100:55LAX - EDI
2 stops22h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/12£1,803

Find flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles 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 23 December 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/1

09:25-23:59

2 stops22h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/1

00:51-07:55

2 stops23h 04m

£518

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/1

06:40-21:38

2 stops22h 58m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/1

15:30-12:55

1 stop13h 25m

£519

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

13:25-11:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/1

17:14-20:50

1 stop19h 36m

£535

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/1

10:55-23:05

2 stops20h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/1

07:45-10:40

2 stops18h 55m

£539

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/1

09:25-09:55

2 stops32h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/1

00:51-07:55

2 stops23h 04m

£609

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/1

11:10-18:25

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/1

15:30-13:25

1 stop13h 55m

£672

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/3

12:00-19:30

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/3

21:15-07:50

1 stop27h 35m

£854

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/1

07:25-12:32

2 stops37h 07m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/1

15:30-13:25

1 stop13h 55m

£931

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/1

16:30-11:05

1 stop26h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 30/1

18:55-10:15

1 stop31h 20m

£1,683

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/1

13:25-11:45

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 31/1

09:30-10:10

2 stops16h 40m

£1,755

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/12

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 EDI to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 23 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines from Edinburgh to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.8
Good
1,345 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.3
Good
3,902 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,588 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Edinburgh to Los Angeles flights?

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or simply LAX is the destination for flights to Los Angeles from Edinburgh. It is the primary gateway to the city, the state of California and the entire US Western seaboard. It is also one of the world’s busiest airports by volume of yearly passenger traffic. LAX is located about 18 miles from Central Los Angeles and employs eight commercial passenger terminals. Tom Bradley International Terminal or Terminal B is the main focal point for most intercontinental flights to the city. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) is the departure point for flights to Los Angeles and is located about six miles from central Edinburgh.  It is Scotland’s busiest airport and the sixth busiest in the UK. It employs a single terminal building for both domestic and international flights.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    Whilst direct flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles are currently unavailable, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM are three major airlines offering one-stop flights on this route. The Spanish airline Iberia flies via London, Virgin connects via Amsterdam, while the Dutch national airline KLM connects at either Amsterdam or New York en route to Los Angeles. Virgin Atlantic employs a secondary route via New York and Salt Lake City, whilst KLM counters with an itinerary via Amsterdam and Seattle. Lufthansa offers an additional route through Frankfurt and Chicago.

  • What are the stopover options between Edinburgh and Los Angeles?

    Iberia flights to Los Angeles involve stopovers of between 2h 30min and 4h 10min at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Virgin's connections at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) range from 1h 15min to 12h 50min, while the Virgin Atlantic stopovers at New York’s JFK Airport require between 1h 10min and 6h. Passengers on KLM flights along its primary route via Amsterdam Schiphol should expect stopovers of between 1h 10min and 17h 40min. Its flights through JFK have stopovers lasting anywhere from 4h 45min to 6h. All connecting flights will require a change of planes, and some are red-eye flights involving overnight stays at connecting airports. The most budget-friendly flights to Los Angeles from Edinburgh generally require multiple connections.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    Due to its inclusion in the US visa-waiver program, UK citizens are exempt from visa requirements.  You will need an electronic permit (ESTA) in addition to your valid British passport to enter the United States on flights to Los Angeles from Edinburgh. Online ESTA permits can be processed within an hour in most cases for a fee of $14 (around £10) on the official US Government's ESTA website. Dual citizens must use their US passports to enter the country.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at £518, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and Delta. Lufthansa is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £279. British Airways flights start at £538 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £578 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 December 2024.

Top 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£364Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
JetBlueCheapest£441Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search JetBlue flights
British AirwaysCheapest£465Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
FinnairCheapest£465Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Finnair flights
KLMCheapest£469Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
IberiaCheapest£470Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Iberia flights
WestJetCheapest£477Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Search WestJet flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£477Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer LingusCheapest£480Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Aer Lingus flights
DeltaCheapest£487Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles become cheaper?

Yes! Start tracking prices for Edinburgh to Los Angeles flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.