EDI - LAX

£289 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£395
Typical prices: £555-£779
United Airlines
Fri 3/7Fri 10/7
EDI - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£289
Typical prices: £494-£592
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/10
EDI - LAX • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from £395 (return)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Los Angeles. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £529 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 36m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles (EDI-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
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11:30 - 20:40
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LAX
17h 10m
1 stop
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12:43 - 10:35
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EDI
13h 52m
1 stop
£395United Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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06:10 - 16:20
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LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:00 - 08:05
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EDI
17h 05m
1 stop
£490Lufthansa
Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
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11:30 - 18:20
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LAX
14h 50m
1 stop
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12:43 - 10:35
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EDI
13h 52m
1 stop
£490Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
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11:30 - 18:20
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LAX
14h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:05
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EDI
17h 05m
1 stop
£492Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
Lufthansa Logo
09:40 - 20:20
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LAX
18h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:43 - 10:35
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EDI
13h 52m
1 stop
£493Lufthansa
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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09:00 - 17:37
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LAX
16h 37m
2 stops
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07:30 - 07:20
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EDI
15h 50m
1 stop
£510Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
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09:00 - 19:54
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LAX
18h 54m
2 stops
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07:30 - 07:20
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EDI
15h 50m
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£513Air Canada
Sat, 4 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
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09:40 - 17:13
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LAX
15h 33m
1 stop
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12:43 - 10:35
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EDI
13h 52m
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£514Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
06:10 - 13:10
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LAX
15h 00m
1 stop
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07:00 - 08:05
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EDI
17h 05m
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£517Lufthansa
Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
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09:15 - 19:54
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18h 39m
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07:30 - 07:20
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15h 50m
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£518Air Canada
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost £547 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £821 and £688 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£289
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles was £289 for a one-way ticket and £395 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Los Angeles from Edinburgh?

    London is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £660 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £550 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1530 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
LHR - AMS
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The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The free WiFi was great so I could stream movies during the flight. I would like to have movies available instead of on my device. Thanks!

Everything was great!! I had no problems!! I would fly Aer Lingus again! 🥰

From Rome to Dublin if you want any refreshments you have to pay for them, Not used to this as we typically get soft drinks and a little snack on a 3hour flight in the US.

Boarding was fine, difficult to understand the guy over the speaker though so we were unsure when exactly to board until they updated the monitor by the gate. Flight itself was fine, nice flight attendants, seats were comfortable enough, good selection of entertainment on the screens. Other airlines at a similar price point have included wifi though, at a minimum messaging, for free, so that was a little disappointing to not have that. But otherwise fine. Food was pretty decent, nice hot meal, good drink selection, nice snacks. Bathrooms were ok, could've been cleaned a little more often, but they were never bad.

Vegetarian food option was very poor. Effectively, overcooked rice ("risotto"). Zero protein which is always disappointing with no vegetables and poorly seasoned. Basically had lots of carbs on 6-hour flight. Not acceptable for business class in 2026. Flight was otherwise very good.

Small plane. Tight seating . What can one say except that it was fast!

Caring & friendly crew. Most important: got us SAFELY to our destination!

I sat in the first row behind first class. There was plenty of legroom. The entertainment was great. I saw two excellent movies and one episode of a sitcom. Also enjoyed the flight tracker.

OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

On time, only a little turbulence, very competent and caring attendants. Clear information.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

This was my first flight on Aer Lingus and it was great. The plane wasn't full so I could move to a seat with extra room. The food was pretty good for airline food and the staff was nice and attentive. I enjoyed the media provided during my 10 hour flight. We arrived home early and it's always good to be home!

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

BA Canceled this flight and put us on a flight leaving Aberdeen at 8:00 PM, delaying our return to the states by a full day. The cancellation caused us expenses in both Aberdeen and London and BA was completely unhelpful on the phone and at the airport.

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

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