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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:40 - 14:40EDI-SFO
27h 00m2 stops
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16:45 - 18:25SFO-EDI
17h 40m1 stop
£461Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 1 May - Mon, 11 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:40EDI-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
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16:45 - 18:25SFO-EDI
17h 40m1 stop
£466Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 1 May - Mon, 11 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
09:20 - 14:40EDI-SFO
37h 20m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:25SFO-EDI
17h 40m1 stop
£467Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 5 May
British Airways Logo
07:50 - 16:00EDI-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
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18:30 - 17:05SFO-EDI
15h 35m1 stop
£542British Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
British Airways Logo
08:40 - 15:00EDI-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 22:30SFO-EDI
17h 50m1 stop
£549British Airways
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Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 26 Feb
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:30 - 11:50EDI-SFO
23h 20m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:40 - 21:35SFO-EDI
21h 55m1 stop
£556Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Aer Lingus Logo
08:20 - 16:35EDI-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
17:20 - 14:45SFO-EDI
13h 25m1 stop
£561Aer Lingus
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Sun, 1 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb
Aer Lingus Logo
08:20 - 16:35EDI-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
17:20 - 14:45SFO-EDI
13h 25m1 stop
£572Aer Lingus
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Sun, 1 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:50 - 12:05EDI-SAN
14h 15m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:00 - 08:40SAN-EDI
18h 40m2 stops
£622Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Finnair Logo
13:05 - 16:05EDI-SAN
35h 00m1 stop
Finnair Logo
18:00 - 15:20SAN-EDI
13h 20m1 stop
£4,285Finnair
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Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to California

Our best Lufthansa deals on Edinburgh to California flight tickets
Lufthansa
26 Nov
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 29m
1 stop
LAX00:59Los Angeles
3 Dec
LAX16:52Los Angeles
31h 03m
2 stops
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
£605
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Lufthansa
5 Dec
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 08m
1 stop
LAX20:38Los Angeles
12 Dec
LAX13:30Los Angeles
13h 00m
1 stop
EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£615
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Lufthansa
10 Nov
EDI06:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 13m
2 stops
SFO17:28San Francisco
14 Nov
SFO14:45San Francisco
18h 10m
2 stops
EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
£912
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British Airways flights from Edinburgh to California

Our best British Airways deals on Edinburgh to California flight tickets
British Airways
11 Mar
EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 10m
1 stop
SFO16:00San Francisco
25 Mar
SFO18:30San Francisco
15h 35m
1 stop
EDI17:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£542
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British Airways
13 Jan
EDI08:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 20m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
26 Feb
SFO20:40San Francisco
17h 50m
1 stop
EDI22:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£549
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British Airways
13 Jan
EDI08:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 20m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
26 Feb
SFO20:40San Francisco
14h 05m
1 stop
EDI18:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
£550
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to California 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 3 November 2025.
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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

19:40-14:40

2 stops27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£461

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£466

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:20-14:40

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

16:45-18:25

1 stop17h 40m

£467

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

07:50-16:00

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

18:30-17:05

1 stop15h 35m

£542

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

08:40-15:00

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

20:40-22:30

1 stop17h 50m

£549

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

20:30-11:50

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

16:40-21:35

1 stop21h 55m

£556

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

08:20-16:35

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

17:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

£561

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

08:20-16:35

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

17:20-14:45

1 stop13h 25m

£572

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

05:50-12:05

1 stop14h 15m

San Diego

Mon 9/3

07:00-08:40

2 stops18h 40m

£622

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/12

13:05-16:05

1 stop35h 00m

San Diego

Fri 2/1

18:00-15:20

1 stop13h 20m

£4,285

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to California

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of February, then departing from Edinburgh during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £496.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £566. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Edinburgh because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £666.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as £547. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to California is in the afternoon when prices are around £642.

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 £605 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 £464 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% 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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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?

  • 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
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £387Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,494 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £405Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,547 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom £405Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,006 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom £406Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,335 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £422Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom £431Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,557 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £432Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,482 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £439Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £446Free CancellationRating
7.5
671 reviews
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WestJetPriceFrom £458Free CancellationRating
7.2
3,153 reviews
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Can I find flights from Edinburgh to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Edinburgh to California flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Edinburgh to California?

Once you have performed a search for Edinburgh to California flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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