How long is the flight from Scotland to California?

The average flight duration from Scotland to California depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Glasgow to Los Angeles is 14h on average, while flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is 14h 40m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in California.

Which airlines fly to California?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 61% 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.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from Scotland to California refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to California is 15 as of May 2026.

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

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:10 - 17:00

EDI

LAX

29h 50m

1 stop

19:30 - 18:25

LAX

EDI

14h 55m

1 stop

£504Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

19:10 - 17:00

EDI

LAX

29h 50m

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19:30 - 18:25

LAX

EDI

14h 55m

1 stop

£506Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

12:00 - 18:25

GLA

LAX

14h 25m

1 stop

20:10 - 16:50

LAX

GLA

12h 40m

1 stop

£583Aer Lingus

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

07:30 - 13:50

GLA

SFO

14h 20m

1 stop

19:30 - 16:45

SFO

GLA

13h 15m

1 stop

£627British Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

11:25 - 08:09

EDI

SNA

28h 44m

2 stops

09:07 - 09:40

SNA

EDI

16h 33m

2 stops

£632British Airways

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

08:35 - 15:50

GLA

SFO

15h 15m

1 stop

17:35 - 15:25

SFO

GLA

13h 50m

1 stop

£646Aer Lingus

Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

14:00 - 09:18

GLA

SFO

27h 18m

2 stops

21:35 - 10:10

SFO

GLA

28h 35m

2 stops

£653Lufthansa

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

11:25 - 22:42

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SJC

19h 17m

2 stops

14:30 - 16:05

SJC

EDI

17h 35m

2 stops

£690American Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug

10:30 - 22:42

EDI

SJC

20h 12m

2 stops

12:39 - 16:35

SJC

EDI

19h 56m

2 stops

£698American Airlines

Tue, 14 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

12:30 - 21:09

EDI

SJC

40h 39m

2 stops

06:30 - 08:25

SJC

EDI

17h 55m

1 stop

£708Lufthansa

Mon, 22 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

Iberia flights from Scotland to California

Our best Iberia deals on Scotland to California flight tickets

Iberia

16 Jun

EDI11:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 21m

1 stop

LAX22:46Los Angeles

23 Jun

LAX06:00Los Angeles

18h 30m

1 stop

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£623

Iberia

11 Aug

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 16m

1 stop

LAX17:46Los Angeles

31 Aug

LAX10:05Los Angeles

14h 25m

1 stop

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£630

Iberia

5 Aug

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 16m

1 stop

LAX17:46Los Angeles

31 Aug

LAX07:00Los Angeles

17h 30m

1 stop

EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£638

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Scotland to California

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Scandinavian Airlines

2 Nov

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 50m

1 stop

LAX17:00Los Angeles

8 Nov

LAX19:30Los Angeles

14h 55m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£506

Scandinavian Airlines

3 Nov

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 50m

1 stop

LAX17:00Los Angeles

17 Nov

LAX19:30Los Angeles

14h 55m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£511

Scandinavian Airlines

6 Nov

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 50m

1 stop

LAX17:00Los Angeles

16 Nov

LAX19:30Los Angeles

14h 55m

1 stop

EDI18:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£534

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Thu 5/11

19:10-17:00

1 stop29h 50m

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19:30-18:25

1 stop14h 55m

£504

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Mon 2/11

19:10-17:00

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/11

19:30-18:25

1 stop14h 55m

£506

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GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 2/6

12:00-18:25

1 stop14h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

20:10-16:50

1 stop12h 40m

£583

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GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

07:30-13:50

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

19:30-16:45

1 stop13h 15m

£627

EdinburghSanta Ana

EDI - SNA

EDISNA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/8

11:25-08:09

2 stops28h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/9

09:07-09:40

2 stops16h 33m

£632

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GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 5/6

08:35-15:50

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

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17:35-15:25

1 stop13h 50m

£646

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GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/10

14:00-09:18

2 stops27h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

21:35-10:10

2 stops28h 35m

£653

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/8

11:25-22:42

2 stops19h 17m

San Jose

Wed 12/8

14:30-16:05

2 stops17h 35m

£690

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/7

10:30-22:42

2 stops20h 12m

San Jose

Mon 20/7

12:39-16:35

2 stops19h 56m

£698

EdinburghSan Jose

EDI - SJC

EDISJC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/6

12:30-21:09

2 stops40h 39m

San Jose

Mon 29/6

06:30-08:25

1 stop17h 55m

£708

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of April, then departing from Scotland during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £95.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around £595 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 Scotland for as low as £466 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to California flight.

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The fastest flight from Scotland to California takes 14h 00m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to California?
Prices for flights from Scotland to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Scotland to California is 15 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland 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 Scotland to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to California

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Iberia	PriceFrom £168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,215 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Air France	PriceFrom £233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,587 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £318	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,972 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £409	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,774 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,700 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 688 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,514 reviews	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,664 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £437	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,393 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Delta	PriceFrom £442	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,451 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Flights from Scotland to California with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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