How long is the flight from California to Scotland?

The flight from California to Scotland depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 13h 40m on average. If you fly from San Diego (another popular airport in California) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 13h 40m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Scotland?

British Airways, JetBlue, and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from California to Scotland

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Scotland?

Prices for flights from California to Scotland are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Scotland?

As of October 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Scotland.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Scotland?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Scotland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?

The required travel and health documents for your Scotland trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Scotland. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

£228 Cheap Flights from California to Scotland in 2026/27

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20:50 - 18:30LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

07:35 - 15:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

£520British Airways

Wed, 20 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

09:20 - 23:50LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 30m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Barcelona-El Prat

13:10 - 07:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

26h 10m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Casablanca Mohamed V

£527Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

20:25 - 20:10LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

08:30 - 18:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Dublin

£538Aer Lingus

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

20:25 - 20:10LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

07:35 - 07:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m2 stops Charleroi Brussels Casablanca Mohamed V

£553Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

19:30 - 19:10LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m1 stop Zurich

07:35 - 07:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m2 stops Charleroi Brussels Casablanca Mohamed V

£556Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

08:30 - 14:40LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Madrid Barajas

08:15 - 21:39EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

21h 24m2 stops Madrid Barajas Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

£568Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

20:25 - 20:10LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

20:20 - 07:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

43h 00m2 stops London Stansted Casablanca Mohamed V

£571Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

09:20 - 23:50LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 30m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Barcelona-El Prat

05:40 - 07:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

33h 40m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Barcelona-El Prat Casablanca Mohamed V

£573Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

17:30 - 18:25LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

06:20 - 21:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

21h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

£704American Airlines

Fri, 12 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar

17:30 - 15:15LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

11:15 - 20:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

£704American Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

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10:20 - 20:30LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 10m3 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Milan Malpensa Barcelona-El Prat

08:25 - 08:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

31h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Casablanca Mohamed V

£598Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

06:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 23:48EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

19h 38m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£650JetBlue

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

06:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 10:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

30h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£654JetBlue

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

20:29 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 10:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

30h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£669JetBlue

Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

06:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 22:49EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

18h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£676JetBlue

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

06:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 23:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

19h 40m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£677JetBlue

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

23:59 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 21m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 23:59EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

19h 49m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£681JetBlue

Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

06:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 23:59EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

19h 49m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£692JetBlue

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

06:00 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 13:08EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

32h 58m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£697JetBlue

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

20:29 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 - 09:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

29h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

£701JetBlue

Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Scotland

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Turkish Airlines

4 Nov

SFO19:35San Francisco

30h 05m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

11 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

£688

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18 Oct

SFO18:45San Francisco

37h 15m

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3 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 10m

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SFO17:30San Francisco

£688

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16 Oct

LAX20:10Los Angeles

29h 35m

1 stop

EDI09:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:50Los Angeles

£725

JetBlue flights from California to Scotland

Our best JetBlue deals on California to Scotland flight tickets

JetBlue

14 Oct

LAX09:45Los Angeles

15h 35m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

19 Oct

EDI12:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 58m

1 stop

LAX01:08Los Angeles

£635

JetBlue

13 Oct

LAX23:59Los Angeles

25h 21m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Oct

EDI12:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 58m

1 stop

LAX01:08Los Angeles

£639

JetBlue

19 Oct

SFO10:20San Francisco

15h 40m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24 Oct

EDI12:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 46m

1 stop

SFO21:56San Francisco

£649

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20:50-18:30

1 stop13h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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1 stop16h 15m

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2 stops30h 30m

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13:10-07:20

2 stops26h 10m

£527

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Los Angeles

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1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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08:30-18:40

1 stop18h 10m

£538

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20:25-20:10

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£553

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LAXEDI

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1 stop15h 40m

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2 stops31h 45m

£556

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Los Angeles

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08:30-14:40

2 stops22h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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08:15-21:39

2 stops21h 24m

£568

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LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Wed 13/1

20:25-20:10

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/2

20:20-07:20

2 stops43h 00m

£571

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

09:20-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

05:40-07:20

3 stops33h 40m

£573

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Fri 12/3

17:30-18:25

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/3

06:20-21:15

1 stop21h 55m

£704

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 1/3

17:30-15:15

1 stop13h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/3

11:15-20:15

1 stop17h 00m

£704

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Scotland

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

If you are unable to visit Scotland during the month of January, then departing from California during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £594.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Scotland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Scotland from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Scotland for around £713 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Scotland from California for as low as £613 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Scotland flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Scotland flight.

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Best price found	£228
Fastest flight time	12h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from California in the past 72 hours is £228. The best return flight deal from California to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £520.

The fastest flight from California to Scotland takes 12h 40m

There are no direct flights from California to Scotland. There are no popular flight routes from California to Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Scotland

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Scotland?
Prices for flights from California to Scotland are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Scotland?
As of October 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Scotland.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Scotland?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Scotland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?
The required travel and health documents for your Scotland trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Scotland. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Scotland

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Scotland with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom £785	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,111 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Scotland from California with this policy.

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