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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 14 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 October 2026, there are 13 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.

£295 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to California in 2026/27

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14:30 - 14:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

32h 20m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 22:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

£475Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

19:10 - 17:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

29h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:30 - 18:25LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£524Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

19:10 - 14:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

16:45 - 18:25SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£527Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 23 Jan

07:55 - 18:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

18h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

15:30 - 17:05LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£537British Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

14:05 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

39h 15m2 stops Paris Beauvais-Tille Calgary

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

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

£564Multiple Airlines

Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

06:20 - 14:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

16h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

17:25 - 17:30SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£602British Airways

Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

09:55 - 17:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

15h 10m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

16:55 - 17:30LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£634Finnair

Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

13:25 - 20:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

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

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£635American Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

13:25 - 20:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

16:55 - 15:30LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£635American Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

06:00 - 20:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

22h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

10:44 - 15:20LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£639Finnair

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

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06:00 - 19:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

20h 40m1 stop Dublin

20:25 - 19:45LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 20m1 stop Dublin

£667Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

13:25 - 12:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

31h 30m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Milan Linate Paris Charles de Gaulle

15:10 - 08:40SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 30m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Milan Linate Amsterdam Schiphol

£680Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:20 - 18:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

14h 20m1 stop Dublin

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

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

£751Aer Lingus

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

16:15 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

31h 20m1 stop Dublin

17:20 - 16:50SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 30m1 stop Dublin

£775Aer Lingus

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:05 - 21:57EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

18h 52m1 stop Philadelphia

09:00 - 09:05SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 05m1 stop Philadelphia

£786British Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:05 - 21:57EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

18h 52m1 stop Philadelphia

20:35 - 19:50SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

£796British Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

08:40 - 14:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

14h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

21:44 - 09:00SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

£808Iberia

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:05 - 17:08EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

38h 03m1 stop Philadelphia

07:21 - 09:40SFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 19m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

£819Iberia

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

06:45 - 20:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15:43 - 23:20LAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£847Lufthansa

Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

06:20 - 19:42EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-ONT Ontario

20h 22m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

14:22 - 15:20ONT Ontario-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 58m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

£850Finnair

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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American Airlines flights from Edinburgh to California

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American Airlines

26 Nov

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX20:20Los Angeles

9 Dec

LAX18:25Los Angeles

15h 05m

1 stop

EDI17:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£635

American Airlines

26 Nov

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX20:20Los Angeles

9 Dec

LAX18:25Los Angeles

15h 05m

1 stop

EDI17:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£640

American Airlines

3 Nov

EDI08:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 47m

2 stops

SFO20:27San Francisco

3 Dec

SFO07:40San Francisco

17h 25m

2 stops

EDI09:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£864

KLM flights from Edinburgh to California

Our best KLM deals on Edinburgh to California flight tickets

KLM

27 Nov

EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 05m

1 stop

LAX11:45Los Angeles

4 Dec

LAX13:50Los Angeles

14h 40m

1 stop

EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£649

KLM

21 Nov

EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m

1 stop

SFO11:45San Francisco

4 Dec

SFO13:50San Francisco

14h 40m

1 stop

EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£652

KLM

2 Apr

EDI09:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 30m

1 stop

LAX14:45Los Angeles

22 May

LAX13:50Los Angeles

14h 30m

1 stop

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£660

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

14:30-14:50

2 stops32h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

16:45-22:30

2 stops21h 45m

£475

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

19:10-17:00

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

19:30-18:25

1 stop14h 55m

£524

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/12

19:10-14:50

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 23/1

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£527

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

07:55-18:35

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

15:30-17:05

1 stop17h 35m

£537

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

14:05-21:20

2 stops39h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

20:25-20:10

1 stop15h 45m

£564

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SFO San Francisco

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

06:20-14:55

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 14/12

17:25-17:30

1 stop16h 05m

£602

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

09:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/12

16:55-17:30

1 stop16h 35m

£634

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

13:25-20:20

1 stop14h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

18:25-17:30

1 stop15h 05m

£635

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EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

13:25-20:20

1 stop14h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/12

16:55-15:30

1 stop14h 35m

£635

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LAX Los Angeles

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/12

06:00-20:20

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/1

10:44-15:20

2 stops20h 36m

£639

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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 January, then departing from Edinburgh during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £607.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh 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 £647 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 £503 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to California flight.

Cheap Edinburgh to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£295
Fastest flight time	13h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £295. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £475.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to California takes 13h 30m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to California

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 October 2026, there are 13 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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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 698 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air France	PriceFrom £238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,653 reviews	Search Air France flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom £244	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,076 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom £405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,687 reviews	Search Delta flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,031 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom £419	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,243 reviews	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,444 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,416 reviews	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £450	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,204 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £468	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,275 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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