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 70% 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.

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 Edinburgh to Los Angeles is 13h 30m on average, while flying from Aberdeen to Los Angeles is 13h 45m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in California.

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

JetBlue, Lufthansa, 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 16 as of February 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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07:00 - 20:10

EDI

SFO

21h 10m

2 stops

13:50 - 21:40

SFO

EDI

24h 50m

1 stop

£410Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

21:45 - 12:39

GLA

LAX

46h 54m

2 stops

20:10 - 20:15

LAX

GLA

16h 05m

1 stop

£425Multiple Airlines

Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 4 May

11:40 - 19:30

GLA

LAX

14h 50m

1 stop

20:55 - 19:35

LAX

GLA

14h 40m

1 stop

£540British Airways

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

12:00 - 18:30

EDI

LAX

14h 30m

1 stop

21:15 - 19:50

LAX

EDI

15h 35m

1 stop

£540Aer Lingus

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

05:50 - 12:50

EDI

SFO

14h 00m

1 stop

14:55 - 20:00

SFO

EDI

22h 05m

1 stop

£541KLM

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

09:50 - 16:50

GLA

LAX

14h 00m

1 stop

20:55 - 19:35

LAX

GLA

14h 40m

1 stop

£542British Airways

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

13:25 - 12:50

GLA

SFO

30h 25m

1 stop

09:15 - 08:30

SFO

GLA

16h 15m

2 stops

£546KLM

Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

18:05 - 11:45

EDI

LAX

25h 40m

1 stop

11:07 - 10:40

LAX

EDI

16h 33m

2 stops

£554Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

05:50 - 13:05

EDI

SAN

14h 15m

1 stop

06:15 - 08:45

SAN

EDI

19h 30m

2 stops

£559Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

12:00 - 18:50

GLA

LAS

13h 50m

1 stop

20:35 - 16:00

LAS

GLA

12h 25m

1 stop

£653Aer Lingus

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

Aer Lingus flights from Scotland to California

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Scotland to California flight tickets

Aer Lingus

2 Mar

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 30m

1 stop

LAX18:30Los Angeles

9 Mar

LAX21:15Los Angeles

15h 35m

1 stop

EDI19:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£540

Aer Lingus

2 Mar

GLA08:20Glasgow Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

LAX18:30Los Angeles

9 Mar

LAX21:15Los Angeles

15h 25m

1 stop

GLA19:40Glasgow Intl

£552

Aer Lingus

4 Feb

GLA08:20Glasgow Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

SFO15:35San Francisco

9 Feb

SFO17:20San Francisco

30h 30m

1 stop

GLA07:50Glasgow Intl

£646

Virgin Atlantic flights from Scotland to California

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Scotland to California flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

2 Mar

EDI18:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:45Los Angeles

9 Mar

LAX11:07Los Angeles

16h 33m

2 stops

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£554

Virgin Atlantic

17 Mar

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 00m

1 stop

SFO12:50San Francisco

24 Mar

SFO05:50San Francisco

19h 55m

2 stops

EDI08:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

£559

Virgin Atlantic

17 Mar

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 15m

1 stop

SAN13:05San Diego

24 Mar

SAN06:15San Diego

19h 30m

2 stops

EDI08:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

£559

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EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

07:00-20:10

2 stops21h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

13:50-21:40

1 stop24h 50m

£410

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Mon 13/4

21:45-12:39

2 stops46h 54m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

20:10-20:15

1 stop16h 05m

£425

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

11:40-19:30

1 stop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

20:55-19:35

1 stop14h 40m

£540

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

12:00-18:30

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

21:15-19:50

1 stop15h 35m

£540

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

05:50-12:50

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

14:55-20:00

1 stop22h 05m

£541

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

09:50-16:50

1 stop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

20:55-19:35

1 stop14h 40m

£542

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/3

13:25-12:50

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

09:15-08:30

2 stops16h 15m

£546

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

18:05-11:45

1 stop25h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

11:07-10:40

2 stops16h 33m

£554

EdinburghSan Diego

EDI - SAN

EDISAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-13:05

1 stop14h 15m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

06:15-08:45

2 stops19h 30m

£559

GlasgowLas Vegas

GLA - LAS

GLALAS

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

12:00-18:50

1 stop13h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/3

20:35-16:00

1 stop12h 25m

£653

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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 Scotland during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £483.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 £567 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 £471 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 25m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to California takes 13h 25m

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

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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 16 as of February 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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Air France	PriceFrom £232	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,531 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom £296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,135 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £311	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,711 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,357 reviews	Search Finnair flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,232 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom £408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,101 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,676 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £420	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,448 reviews	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £431	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £435	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,444 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights

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