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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Scotland

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£170
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

FAQs for booking flights from California to Scotland

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

    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 California to Scotland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Scotland 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 California to Scotland?

    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 California to Scotland with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 California to Scotland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Scotland?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Scotland is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £559. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £862 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Scotland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Scotland is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £778 on average. Morning departures are around 49% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Scotland is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,170.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Scotland?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Scotland is February, when tickets cost £530 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,043 and £864 respectively.

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

    To get a below-average price on the flight from California to Scotland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Scotland?

    An average direct flight from California to Scotland takes 18h 54m, covering a distance of 5021 miles. The shortest route is Las Vegas (LAS) to Edinburgh (EDI) with an average flight time of 12h 45m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Scotland?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Edinburgh (88% of total searches to Scotland). The next most popular destinations are Inverness (7%) and Aberdeen (3%). Searches for flights to Kirkwall (0%), to Stornoway (0%), and to Campbeltown (0%) are also popular.

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Top airline flying from California to Scotland

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from California to Scotland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
British AirwaysOverall score based on 6793 reviews
7.6Crew
6.3Food
6.8Boarding
6.7Comfort
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

2.0 MediocreAlex, Apr 2025SFO - LHR
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Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

The seats in airbus from LA to London are uncomfortable. They are too narrow. I am a slim person but felt cramped. The way the seats are laid out really hinders privacy. You are forced to look at the person next to you which is awkward, Also the entertainment on the same leg was limited. The crew was excellent and attentive and the food was decent. The seats on London to Delhi leg were way better. The crew again was very attentive and polite.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

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Recent return flight deals

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