What airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Scotland from California according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 68% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Scotland?

The flight from California to Scotland depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 13h 25m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 13h 25m.

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

Prices for flights from California to Scotland were last updated today.

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

There are 15 operators available for flights from California to Scotland as of July 2025.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Scotland.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Scotland can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Scotland. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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3:05 pm - 5:25 pmLAX-EDI

18h 20m1 stop

6:00 am - 2:10 pmEDI-LAX

16h 10m1 stop

$470

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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26

3:05 pm - 5:25 pmLAX-EDI

18h 20m1 stop

6:00 am - 2:10 pmEDI-LAX

16h 10m1 stop

$471

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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26

12:08 am - 8:25 amLAX-EDI

24h 17m1 stop

11:15 am - 11:07 amEDI-LAX

31h 52m1 stop

$525United Airlines

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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 19

12:05 pm - 9:05 amLAX-EDI

13h 00m1 stop

11:15 am - 7:40 pmEDI-LAX

16h 25m1 stop

$531United Airlines

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10:45 pm - 7:10 amLAX-EDI

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11:35 am - 8:45 amEDI-LAX

29h 10m1 stop

$534American Airlines

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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 26

6:10 am - 7:10 amLAX-EDI

17h 00m1 stop

11:35 am - 6:20 pmEDI-LAX

14h 45m1 stop

$539British Airways

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Mon, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 19

9:00 am - 7:10 amLAX-EDI

14h 10m1 stop

11:35 am - 6:20 pmEDI-LAX

14h 45m1 stop

$541British Airways

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3:59 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-GLA

16h 46m2 stops

9:45 am - 10:09 pmGLA-SFO

19h 24m2 stops

$655American Airlines

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6:20 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-EDI

13h 25m1 stop

9:35 am - 3:35 pmEDI-SFO

14h 00m1 stop

$664Aer Lingus

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 4

5:40 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-EDI

18h 10m1 stop

9:15 am - 3:55 pmEDI-SFO

14h 40m1 stop

$673Aer Lingus

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Air Canada flights from California to Scotland

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Air Canada

Aug 11

LAX8:05 amLos Angeles

17h 00m

1 stop

EDI9:05 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 26

EDI11:15 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

16h 25m

1 stop

LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles

$509

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Aug 11

LAX12:05 pmLos Angeles

13h 00m

1 stop

EDI9:05 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 26

EDI9:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

18h 40m

2 stops

LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles

$510

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Aug 12

LAX7:30 amLos Angeles

15h 50m

1 stop

EDI7:20 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 22

EDI11:15 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

41h 45m

2 stops

LAX9:00 pmLos Angeles

$527

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Delta flights from California to Scotland

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Delta

Aug 11

ONT11:45 amOntario

16h 20m

1 stop

EDI12:05 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 26

EDI9:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

18h 11m

1 stop

ONT7:11 pmOntario

$532

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Delta

Sep 24

LAX6:45 amLos Angeles

16h 00m

1 stop

EDI6:45 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 1

EDI2:05 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

16h 15m

1 stop

LAX10:20 pmLos Angeles

$543

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Sep 1

ONT11:45 amOntario

16h 20m

1 stop

EDI12:05 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Sep 17

EDI9:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

21h 23m

1 stop

ONT10:23 pmOntario

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Mon 9/22

3:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$470

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LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

3:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$471

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LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

12:08 am-8:25 am

1 stop24h 17m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/19

11:15 am-11:07 am

1 stop31h 52m

$525

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LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 8/11

12:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop13h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/29

11:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$531

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

10:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/26

11:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 10m

$534

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Mon 8/11

6:10 am-7:10 am

1 stop17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/19

11:35 am-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$539

Los AngelesEdinburgh

LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

9:00 am-7:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

11:35 am-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$541

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SFOGLA

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Mon 9/22

3:59 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 46m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 10/27

9:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$655

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SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/4

9:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$664

San FranciscoEdinburgh

SFO - EDI

SFOEDI

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

5:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/24

9:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$673

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Scotland

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Scotland from California during October instead. Flights to Scotland in October, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $745.

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

The cheapest day to depart from California to Scotland is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for Scotland on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $834. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $990. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Scotland.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Scotland is in the afternoon. Flights from California to Scotland during this time can be as low as $878. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,069.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Scotland from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Scotland for around $894 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Scotland from California for as low as $764 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Scotland flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Scotland flight.

Cheap California to Scotland flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$169
Fastest flight time	12h 35m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Scotland	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Scotland from California in the past 72 hours is $169. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $470.

The fastest flight from California to Scotland takes 12h 35m

There are no direct flights from California to Scotland. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Glasgow Intl Airport, Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport - Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

There are 2 airports near Scotland: Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), Glasgow Intl (GLA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Scotland?
Prices for flights from California to Scotland were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Scotland?
There are 15 operators available for flights from California to Scotland as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Scotland?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Scotland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Scotland can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Scotland. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Scotland

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Scotland with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
JetBlue	PriceFrom $245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,914 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
KLM	PriceFrom $473	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,383 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $503	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $546	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 2,859 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $586	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,192 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Delta	PriceFrom $590	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $594	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $596	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,316 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $612	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 655 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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