£240 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to California

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 California departing on 13/4. 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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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to California

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops£484
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£252
San Diego
San Diego1 stop£593
San Jose
San Jose2 stops£596
Fresno
Fresno2 stops£791
Redding
Redding2 stops£672
Arcata
Arcata2 stops£877
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops£484
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop£252
San Diego
San Diego1 stop£593
San Jose
San Jose2 stops£596
Fresno
Fresno2 stops£791
Redding
Redding2 stops£672
Arcata
Arcata2 stops£877

Book Cheap Edinburgh to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to California 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to California

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:45 - 11:45
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SFO
14h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:45 - 16:10
SFO
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EDI
18h 25m
1 stop
£252Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
09:20 - 14:40
EDI
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SFO
37h 20m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 16:15
SFO
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EDI
15h 30m
2 stops
£474Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 5 May
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:59
EDI
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SJC
23h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:46 - 22:20
SJC
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EDI
25h 34m
2 stops
£596British Airways
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 14 May
KLM Logo
09:00 - 18:56
EDI
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SMF
17h 56m
1 stop
KLM Logo
12:15 - 11:50
SMF
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EDI
15h 35m
1 stop
£596KLM
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 5 May
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:59
EDI
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SJC
23h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:46 - 21:30
SJC
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EDI
24h 44m
2 stops
£597British Airways
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May
United Airlines Logo
09:40 - 17:31
EDI
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SNA
15h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:27 - 08:05
SNA
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EDI
29h 38m
2 stops
£621United Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
United Airlines Logo
09:40 - 22:36
EDI
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SJC
20h 56m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 10:35
SJC
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EDI
20h 05m
2 stops
£642United Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 14 May
Air France Logo
09:00 - 23:05
EDI
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SMF
22h 05m
1 stop
Air France Logo
07:35 - 09:20
SMF
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EDI
17h 45m
2 stops
£684Air France
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 14 May
Air France Logo
11:35 - 22:51
EDI
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SMF
19h 16m
2 stops
Air France Logo
07:48 - 09:20
SMF
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EDI
17h 32m
2 stops
£688Air France
Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
KLM Logo
09:00 - 22:14
EDI
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SNA
21h 14m
1 stop
KLM Logo
06:45 - 11:50
SNA
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EDI
21h 05m
1 stop
£705KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to California flights

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

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to California?

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 California departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to California, 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 California is September, when tickets cost £481 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of return tickets is £808 and £677 respectively.

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

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 California, 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 a flight from Edinburgh to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to California

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£240
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco

FAQs - booking California flights

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

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

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

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

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    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 from Edinburgh to California 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 California

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1458 reviews
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
AMS - BUD
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

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

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

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 staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

One of the best flight experience I have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

Like - the crew were nice Dislike - sitting on the tarmac for long periods after boarding and landing.

I was not admitted to the flight!!! i need a refund for this.

One of the best flights I've been on in a while. Very genuinely friendly staff. Courteous, kind, respectful. On a past flight (not Aer Lingus) I remember being woken up rudely to put my seat forward. Like a child being berated for something. Oddly jarring experience when someone could just tap you gently on the shoulder and gesture kindly. But I noticed the Aer Lingus staff were incredibly patient with everyone on the plane. It's the holiday season and I noticed a lot more elderly customers on the plane than I typically see flying, and the staff went above and beyond with helping accommodate people. Service throughout the flight was flawless. They came through offering water, and picking up garbage at perfect intervals. Seemed like this flight, everyone was on point. And the flight landed early on top of that

Seats are small, but comfortable and more space around you, so for a normal person the seats are perfect. If you are a big and fat individual, I would not think the seats are comfortable. All else was good and normal. Lots of movies to watch.

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

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

No WiFi working on either flight. No leg room at all, the seat in front of me left dents in my knees. If I put the tray down, it was so low it was propped up by my knees. (I’m only 182.9 cm) I’m usually cool on planes, but the planes were both hot during taxi and take-off.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

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