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

WestJet and LEVEL are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to California

What airlines fly to California?

British Airways, United Airlines and Delta 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 90% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 3 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?

Flight times from Scotland to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Edinburgh and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 14h 40m on average. Another popular route from Scotland to California is flying from Aberdeen to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 14h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Prices for flights from Scotland to California are updated 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 2 as of July 2025.

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

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 Scotland to California.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:05 pm - 7:05 pmGLA-LAX

31h 00m1 stop

9:25 pm - 2:50 pmLAX-GLA

33h 25m1 stop

$425

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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21

9:15 pm - 2:10 pmEDI-LAX

24h 55m1 stop

4:30 pm - 9:40 amLAX-EDI

33h 10m1 stop

$470

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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28

8:45 pm - 4:20 pmEDI-LAX

27h 35m1 stop

7:30 pm - 10:55 amLAX-EDI

31h 25m2 stops

$567Scandinavian Airlines

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Fri, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 5

1:20 pm - 4:20 pmEDI-LAX

35h 00m2 stops

7:30 pm - 9:30 amLAX-EDI

54h 00m2 stops

$582Scandinavian Airlines

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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 24

9:25 am - 5:35 pmGLA-LAX

16h 10m1 stop

8:05 pm - 6:40 pmLAX-GLA

14h 35m1 stop

$631British Airways

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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22

5:50 am - 1:25 pmGLA-LAX

15h 35m1 stop

5:05 pm - 3:35 pmLAX-GLA

14h 30m1 stop

$632British Airways

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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22

6:00 am - 4:56 pmGLA-LAX

18h 56m2 stops

10:07 am - 1:00 pmLAX-GLA

18h 53m2 stops

$650Delta

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9:10 am - 2:50 pmEDI-LAX

13h 40m1 stop

3:27 pm - 4:25 pmLAX-EDI

16h 58m2 stops

$703Delta

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9:00 am - 9:10 amEDI-SFO

32h 10m1 stop

8:25 am - 8:25 amSFO-EDI

16h 00m1 stop

$770United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30

9:00 am - 10:33 amEDI-SFO

33h 33m1 stop

10:37 am - 8:25 amSFO-EDI

13h 48m1 stop

$775United Airlines

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Air Canada flights from Scotland to California

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Air Canada

Sep 11

EDI9:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

18h 51m

2 stops

SFO7:51 pmSan Francisco

Sep 15

SFO7:25 amSan Francisco

15h 55m

1 stop

EDI7:20 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

$716

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Air Canada

Aug 21

EDI9:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

17h 58m

1 stop

SFO6:58 pmSan Francisco

Aug 24

SFO7:30 amSan Francisco

15h 50m

1 stop

EDI7:20 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

$780

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Aug 14

EDI9:00 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

33h 33m

2 stops

SFO10:33 amSan Francisco

Sep 4

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

13h 25m

1 stop

EDI9:05 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

$899

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Aer Lingus

Sep 11

EDI8:35 amEdinburgh Turnhouse

15h 20m

1 stop

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

Sep 14

SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco

17h 25m

1 stop

EDI7:05 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse

$672

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Aer Lingus

Sep 8

GLA8:35 amGlasgow Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

Sep 15

SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco

13h 45m

1 stop

GLA3:25 pmGlasgow Intl

$710

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Aug 13

GLA8:35 amGlasgow Intl

19h 16m

2 stops

SFO7:51 pmSan Francisco

Sep 2

SFO12:47 amSan Francisco

23h 18m

2 stops

GLA8:05 amGlasgow Intl

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GLA - LAX

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Thu 9/11

8:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

9:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$425

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/25

9:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

4:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop33h 10m

$470

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/29

8:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

7:30 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

$567

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

1:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

7:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops54h 00m

$582

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/8

9:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$631

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/8

5:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

5:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$632

GlasgowLos Angeles

GLA - LAX

GLALAX

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-4:56 pm

2 stops18h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

10:07 am-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 53m

$650

EdinburghLos Angeles

EDI - LAX

EDILAX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/14

9:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

3:27 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$703

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/24

9:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

8:25 am-8:25 am

1 stop16h 00m

$770

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/24

9:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop33h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

10:37 am-8:25 am

1 stop13h 48m

$775

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Scotland averaging around $664.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Scotland to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $747. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $1,145.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $891. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $938 on average. Flights to California from Scotland at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 $793 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Scotland for as low as $663 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to California flight.

Cheap Scotland to California flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$358
Fastest flight time	13h 35m
Direct flights	None
Airports in California	4 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Scotland in the past 72 hours is $358. The best round-trip flight deal from Scotland to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $425.

The fastest flight from Scotland to California takes 13h 35m

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

There are 4 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to California?
Prices for flights from Scotland to California are updated 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 2 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to California?
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 Scotland to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to California

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom $517	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $649	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Scotland to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to California from Scotland with this policy.

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