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 Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 12h 50m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 13h 15m.

What airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 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.

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

JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 August 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.

$281 Cheap Flights from California to Scotland in 2026

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4:45 pm - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl

21h 25m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Dublin

4:05 pm - 2:40 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 35m2 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen

$810Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

8:50 pm - 11:30 amLAX Los Angeles-GLA Glasgow Intl

30h 40m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Stansted

8:20 am - 6:40 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 20m1 stop Dublin

$822Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

5:25 pm - 2:35 pmSFO San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl

13h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

6:15 am - 2:55 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco

16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$850British Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9

8:35 pm - 9:20 pmSFO San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl

16h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

8:15 am - 2:55 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco

14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$851British Airways

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 20

6:00 am - 9:20 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 pm - 12:41 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

20h 31m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$853JetBlue

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10:23 am - 9:20 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 57m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 pm - 8:01 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

15h 51m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$853JetBlue

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5:40 pm - 4:50 pmSFO San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl

15h 10m1 stop Dublin

8:35 am - 3:55 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco

15h 20m1 stop Dublin

$869Aer Lingus

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7:00 am - 8:25 amSFO San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

1:30 pm - 11:45 amGLA Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$870KLM

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

4:45 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

2:05 pm - 11:30 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$880KLM

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

8:10 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-GLA Glasgow Intl

12h 40m1 stop Dublin

12:00 pm - 6:25 pmGLA Glasgow Intl-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25m1 stop Dublin

$903Aer Lingus

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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8:35 pm - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 pm - 7:40 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

15h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$868JetBlue

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28h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:10 pm - 7:40 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

15h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$869JetBlue

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12:30 pm - 7:20 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

9:00 am - 11:35 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,018Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

12:30 pm - 7:20 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

9:00 am - 11:35 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,019Multiple Airlines

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7:41 pm - 7:40 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 59m3 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9:15 am - 11:15 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040United Airlines

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12:30 pm - 7:20 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

9:15 am - 11:15 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040United Airlines

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3:56 pm - 7:40 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 44m2 stops San Francisco Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9:15 am - 11:15 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040Air Canada

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

3:56 pm - 7:40 amSAN San Diego-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 44m2 stops San Francisco Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9:15 am - 11:15 amEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SAN San Diego

34h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,041Air Canada

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

10:10 pm - 11:05 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

6:20 am - 8:00 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

21h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,046British Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

4:43 pm - 6:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow

10:30 am - 7:10 pmEDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-LAX Los Angeles

16h 40m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,059British Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 4

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Oct 21

SAN3:56 pmSan Diego

31h 44m

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EDI7:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 29

EDI7:40 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

33h 47m

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37h 04m

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EDI7:40 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

30h 52m

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SFO6:32 pmSan Francisco

$1,075

JetBlue flights from California to Scotland

Our best JetBlue deals on California to Scotland flight tickets

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Sep 14

SAN10:23 amSan Diego

14h 57m

1 stop

EDI9:20 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

Sep 18

EDI12:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

15h 51m

1 stop

SAN8:01 pmSan Diego

$853

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Sep 14

SAN9:30 pmSan Diego

27h 50m

1 stop

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Sep 30

EDI12:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

15h 51m

1 stop

SAN8:01 pmSan Diego

$854

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Sep 21

SAN10:23 amSan Diego

14h 57m

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EDI12:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

15h 51m

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$863

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$851

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1 stop20h 31m

$853

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Mon 9/14

10:23 am-9:20 am

1 stop14h 57m

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Fri 9/18

12:10 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$853

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1 stop15h 10m

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Wed 10/21

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1 stop15h 20m

$869

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SFO San Francisco - GLA Glasgow Intl

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Tue 9/29

7:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops17h 25m

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Tue 10/6

1:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 15m

$870

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LAX Los Angeles - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

LAXEDI

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Tue 9/15

4:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

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Tue 9/22

2:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$880

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Wed 10/7

8:10 pm-4:50 pm

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Tue 10/13

12:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$903

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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 $781.

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 $916 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 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Scotland flight.

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Best Price Found	$281
Fastest flight time	12h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from California in the past 72 hours is $281. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $810.

The fastest flight from California to Scotland takes 12h 40m

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 August 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 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $441	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,177 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $545	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,969 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $564	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,506 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $598	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,952 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $601	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,427 reviews	Search Finnair flights
KLM	PriceFrom $606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,560 reviews	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,711 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $654	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,202 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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