What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to California?

British Airways, United Airlines, and Finnair are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to California

Which airlines fly to California?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Edinburgh according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California?

As of March 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California.

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

The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:10 - 16:50

EDI

LAX

29h 40m

1 stop

19:10 - 18:25

LAX

EDI

15h 15m

1 stop

£428Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Wed, 27 May

19:10 - 16:50

EDI

LAX

29h 40m

1 stop

19:10 - 18:25

LAX

EDI

15h 15m

1 stop

£447Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 27 May

21:15 - 18:30

EDI

SJC

29h 15m

2 stops

09:55 - 22:00

SJC

EDI

28h 05m

2 stops

£564British Airways

Sun, 30 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

21:15 - 18:30

EDI

SJC

29h 15m

2 stops

14:36 - 23:00

SJC

EDI

24h 24m

2 stops

£572British Airways

Sun, 30 Aug - Thu, 24 Sep

09:15 - 20:37

EDI

SJC

19h 22m

2 stops

07:10 - 09:20

SJC

EDI

18h 10m

2 stops

£618KLM

Mon, 4 May - Tue, 19 May

09:00 - 21:20

EDI

SAN

20h 20m

1 stop

22:25 - 09:20

SAN

EDI

26h 55m

1 stop

£620Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May

05:45 - 11:50

EDI

SAN

14h 05m

1 stop

13:40 - 16:10

SAN

EDI

18h 30m

1 stop

£624KLM

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

09:00 - 23:25

EDI

SAN

22h 25m

1 stop

13:10 - 09:20

SAN

EDI

36h 10m

1 stop

£659Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May

11:30 - 18:48

EDI

SNA

15h 18m

1 stop

18:27 - 10:35

SNA

EDI

32h 08m

2 stops

£695United Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May

11:30 - 22:55

EDI

SMF

19h 25m

2 stops

23:07 - 08:25

SMF

EDI

25h 18m

1 stop

£721United Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

Iberia flights from Edinburgh to California

Our best Iberia deals on Edinburgh to California flight tickets

Iberia

14 Apr

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 28m

1 stop

LAX00:58Los Angeles Los Angeles

22 Apr

LAX07:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 30m

1 stop

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£520

Iberia

12 Aug

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 05m

1 stop

LAX18:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

18 Aug

LAX10:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 15m

1 stop

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£529

Iberia

5 Aug

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 29m

1 stop

LAX00:59Los Angeles Los Angeles

31 Aug

LAX10:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 15m

1 stop

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£530

American Airlines flights from Edinburgh to California

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American Airlines

24 Aug

EDI06:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX18:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

1 Sept

LAX17:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 30m

1 stop

EDI14:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£554

American Airlines

26 Aug

EDI06:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 50m

2 stops

SJC18:30San Jose

6 Sept

SJC19:11San Jose

35h 34m

2 stops

EDI14:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

£561

American Airlines

19 May

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 00m

1 stop

SFO13:50San Francisco

27 May

SFO13:35San Francisco

18h 30m

2 stops

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£579

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

19:10-16:50

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

19:10-18:25

1 stop15h 15m

£428

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EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

19:10-16:50

1 stop29h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

19:10-18:25

1 stop15h 15m

£447

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/8

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San Jose

Thu 10/9

09:55-22:00

2 stops28h 05m

£564

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/8

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San Jose

Thu 24/9

14:36-23:00

2 stops24h 24m

£572

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

09:15-20:37

2 stops19h 22m

San Jose

Tue 19/5

07:10-09:20

2 stops18h 10m

£618

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

09:00-21:20

1 stop20h 20m

San Diego

Wed 6/5

22:25-09:20

1 stop26h 55m

£620

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EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

05:45-11:50

1 stop14h 05m

San Diego

Tue 15/9

13:40-16:10

1 stop18h 30m

£624

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/5

09:00-23:25

1 stop22h 25m

San Diego

Sun 10/5

13:10-09:20

1 stop36h 10m

£659

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

11:30-18:48

1 stop15h 18m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/5

18:27-10:35

2 stops32h 08m

£695

EdinburghSacramento

EDI - SMF

EDISMF

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

11:30-22:55

2 stops19h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 13/9

23:07-08:25

1 stop25h 18m

£721

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of September, then departing from Edinburgh during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £506.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around £600 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Edinburgh for as low as £474 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 05m
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The fastest flight from Edinburgh to California takes 14h 05m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California?
As of March 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air France	PriceFrom £237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,547 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £389	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,804 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,374 reviews	Search Finnair flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £414	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,453 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom £416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,146 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £417	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,720 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £430	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,490 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £431	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,475 reviews	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £437	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 682 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom £451	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,314 reviews	Search Delta flights

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