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

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

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 San Diego (a popular airport in California) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 13h 40m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 14h.

What airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and American 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 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 12 operators available for flights from California to Scotland as of October 2026.

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.

$315 Cheap Flights from California to Scotland in 2026/27

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9:20 am - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 30m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Barcelona-El Prat

6:25 am - 7:20 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

32h 55m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Casablanca Mohamed V

$681Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

8:25 pm - 8:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

7:35 am - 7:20 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

31h 45m2 stops Charleroi Brussels Casablanca Mohamed V

$683Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 22

8:50 pm - 6:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 3:50 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$688British Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26

8:25 pm - 8:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 45m1 stop Dublin

8:30 am - 6:40 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Dublin

$711Aer Lingus

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

8:50 pm - 6:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-INV Inverness

14h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

11:10 am - 7:30 pmINV Inverness-LAX Los Angeles

15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$735British Airways

Wed, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 19

1:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-INV Inverness

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:15 pm - 12:45 pmINV Inverness-LAX Los Angeles

30h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$738Delta

Sun, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 23

1:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-INV Inverness

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:15 pm - 12:45 pmINV Inverness-LAX Los Angeles

30h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$738Delta

Mon, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 23

1:50 pm - 12:45 pmSFO San Francisco-INV Inverness

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:15 pm - 11:45 amINV Inverness-SFO San Francisco

30h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$748KLM

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 24

1:50 pm - 12:45 pmSFO San Francisco-INV Inverness

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:15 pm - 11:45 amINV Inverness-SFO San Francisco

30h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$748KLM

Wed, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 9

5:20 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 50m1 stop Dublin

8:30 am - 3:35 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

15h 05m1 stop Dublin

$819Aer Lingus

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12

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10:20 am - 8:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 10m3 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Milan Malpensa Barcelona-El Prat

8:25 am - 8:20 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

31h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Casablanca Mohamed V

$781Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

10:20 am - 8:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 10m3 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Milan Malpensa Barcelona-El Prat

8:25 am - 8:20 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

31h 55m2 stops Milan Malpensa Casablanca Mohamed V

$790Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

6:00 am - 9:20 amSFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 pm - 11:48 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

19h 38m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$860JetBlue

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21

6:00 am - 9:20 amSFO San Francisco-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 pm - 10:49 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SFO San Francisco

30h 39m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$865JetBlue

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16

1:40 pm - 12:55 pmSAN San Diego-GLA Glasgow Intl

15h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:30 pm - 11:55 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-SAN San Diego

18h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$887Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21

1:40 pm - 4:10 pmSAN San Diego-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:30 pm - 11:50 amGLA Glasgow Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$907Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21

10:05 pm - 9:40 amSAN San Diego-GLA Glasgow Intl

27h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 11:46 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$913KLM

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 21

2:10 pm - 11:50 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:05 pm - 11:50 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

26h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$914Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

10:57 am - 11:50 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:45 am - 6:02 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

20h 17m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$929Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

1:50 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 am - 2:45 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,134KLM

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 23

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Virgin Atlantic flights from California to Scotland

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 2

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI10:15 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Nov 9

EDI1:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

30h 20m

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LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

$836

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Oct 12

SAN2:10 pmSan Diego

13h 40m

1 stop

EDI11:50 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 28

EDI8:30 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m

1 stop

SAN1:10 pmSan Diego

$879

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 8

SAN1:40 pmSan Diego

15h 15m

1 stop

GLA12:55 pmGlasgow Intl

Oct 21

GLA1:30 pmGlasgow Intl

18h 25m

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SAN11:55 pmSan Diego

$887

Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Scotland

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on California to Scotland flight tickets

Scandinavian Airlines

Jan 30

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Feb 6

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m

1 stop

SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco

$858

Scandinavian Airlines

Feb 6

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Feb 10

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m

1 stop

SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco

$860

Scandinavian Airlines

Nov 15

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Nov 22

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

27h 40m

1 stop

SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco

$880

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2 stops32h 55m

$681

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8:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

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1 stop15h 20m

$735

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$738

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1 stop30h 30m

$738

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1:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

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1 stop30h 30m

$748

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1:50 pm-12:45 pm

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1 stop30h 30m

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SFO San Francisco - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SFOEDI

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5:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

8:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$819

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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 February instead. Flights to Scotland in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $786.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $941 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 $810 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Scotland flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Scotland flight.

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Best Price Found	$315
Fastest flight time	12h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from California in the past 72 hours is $315. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $681.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Scotland

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 12 operators available for flights from California to Scotland as of October 2026.
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
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $350	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 693 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom $410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,628 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $441	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,244 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,126 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $551	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,428 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $564	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,723 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,285 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,577 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $654	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,259 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,007 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights

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