What airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, United Airlines 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 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 14 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 San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 13h 20m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 13h 40m.

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

British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta 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 14 operators available for flights from California to Scotland as of March 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.

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4:30 pm - 11:20 pm

LAX

EDI

22h 50m

1 stop

5:55 am - 7:10 pm

EDI

LAX

21h 15m

1 stop

$632Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Sep 5

4:30 pm - 11:05 pm

LAX

EDI

22h 35m

1 stop

5:55 am - 7:10 pm

EDI

LAX

21h 15m

1 stop

$635Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 5

4:35 pm - 2:40 pm

SFO

GLA

14h 05m

1 stop

5:55 am - 1:50 pm

GLA

SFO

15h 55m

1 stop

$792British Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 20

4:35 pm - 4:10 pm

SFO

GLA

15h 35m

1 stop

7:00 am - 1:50 pm

GLA

SFO

14h 50m

1 stop

$802British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 20

6:30 pm - 7:40 am

SMF

EDI

29h 10m

2 stops

9:00 am - 11:45 am

EDI

SMF

34h 45m

2 stops

$811United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 11

11:07 pm - 8:25 am

SMF

EDI

25h 18m

1 stop

9:00 am - 11:45 am

EDI

SMF

34h 45m

2 stops

$813United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 11

6:45 am - 8:30 am

SNA

EDI

17h 45m

2 stops

11:25 am - 10:39 pm

EDI

SNA

19h 14m

2 stops

$854American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

10:15 pm - 7:05 am

ONT

EDI

24h 50m

2 stops

9:00 am - 9:48 pm

EDI

ONT

20h 48m

1 stop

$862Delta

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12

6:44 am - 9:20 am

SMF

EDI

18h 36m

2 stops

10:30 am - 11:32 pm

EDI

SMF

21h 02m

2 stops

$865American Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19

11:00 pm - 8:25 am

SJC

GLA

25h 25m

2 stops

1:30 pm - 4:09 pm

GLA

SJC

34h 39m

2 stops

$901Delta

Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11

Aer Lingus flights from California to Scotland

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Aer Lingus

Apr 22

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 40m

1 stop

EDI7:50 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

Apr 29

EDI8:35 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

17h 50m

1 stop

LAX6:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$702

Aer Lingus

Apr 6

SFO5:35 pmSan Francisco

13h 50m

1 stop

GLA3:25 pmGlasgow Intl

Apr 9

GLA8:35 amGlasgow Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco

$965

Aer Lingus

Apr 5

SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco

35h 10m

1 stop

GLA12:50 pmGlasgow Intl

Apr 9

GLA8:35 amGlasgow Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

SFO3:50 pmSan Francisco

$977

Scandinavian Airlines flights from California to Scotland

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Scandinavian Airlines

May 5

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 15m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

May 19

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

29h 40m

1 stop

LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$726

Scandinavian Airlines

May 5

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 15m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

May 12

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

29h 40m

1 stop

LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$732

Scandinavian Airlines

May 2

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 15m

1 stop

EDI6:25 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

May 18

EDI7:10 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

29h 40m

1 stop

LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$740

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4:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop22h 50m

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Sat 9/5

5:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$632

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LAX - EDI

LAXEDI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

5:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$635

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SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

4:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/20

5:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$792

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

4:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$802

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

6:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops29h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/11

9:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

$811

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

11:07 pm-8:25 am

1 stop25h 18m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/11

9:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

$813

Santa AnaEdinburgh

SNA - EDI

SNAEDI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-8:30 am

2 stops17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/13

11:25 am-10:39 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$854

OntarioEdinburgh

ONT - EDI

ONTEDI

Ontario

Sat 5/2

10:15 pm-7:05 am

2 stops24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-9:48 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$862

SacramentoEdinburgh

SMF - EDI

SMFEDI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/13

6:44 am-9:20 am

2 stops18h 36m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/19

10:30 am-11:32 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$865

San JoseGlasgow

SJC - GLA

SJCGLA

San Jose

Sat 4/25

11:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/11

1:30 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops34h 39m

$901

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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 $687.

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 $833 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 $756 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Scotland flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 56m
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The fastest flight from California to Scotland takes 12h 56m

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

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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 14 operators available for flights from California to Scotland as of March 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

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JetBlue	PriceFrom $245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,909 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom $410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,352 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $451	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,824 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,725 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $505	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,514 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,852 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $545	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,498 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $551	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,374 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom $584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,477 reviews	Search KLM flights

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