Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles (EDI - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$808	American 1 stop 18 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is currently $808
Cheapest one-way flight	$569	JetBlue 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is currently $569
Last-minute weekend getaway	$845	American 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is currently $845
Cheapest business class flights	$4,093	American 2 stops 19 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is currently $4,093

Fastest flight	13 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Edinburgh to Los Angeles takes 13 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $610–1,450
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $840–1,550

Popular airlines from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

American

from $842

Typical price: $660–1,600

143 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LAX Every day
British Airways

from $938

Typical price: $690–1,550

46 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LAX Every day
United

from $1,089

Typical price: $850–1,600

43 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LAX Every day
Aer Lingus

from $838

Typical price: $840–1,700

30 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LAX Every day
Delta

from $1,067

Typical price: $680–1,800

22 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LAX Every day
KLM

from $1,071

Typical price: $770–1,600

21 weekly connecting flights

EDI - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh United Kingdom 30 min 7 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)

Manchester United Kingdom 4 hr 23 min 183 mi
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom 2 hr 27 min 86 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glasgow United Kingdom 1 hr 21 min 48 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $610 to $1,450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with American from $808. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $569.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $842, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $938, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 10.
The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $1,089, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $838, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $1,067, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 20.
The cheapest KLM flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $1,071, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles starts at $808 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $569 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

13 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 143 connecting flights per week. American flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles are:

British Airways offers 46 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 43 connecting flights per week. United flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Aer Lingus offers 30 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 22 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Edinburgh and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with American from $808. The cheapest one-way flight was with JetBlue from $569.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $842, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $938, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 10.
The cheapest United flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $1,089, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $838, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $1,067, flying from Jul 6 to Jul 20.
The cheapest KLM flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $1,071, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 27.

No airline flies direct from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

There are 143 American connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 British Airways connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 United connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Delta connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 KLM connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and Los Angeles at price $845 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

There are 143 American connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 British Airways connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 United connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Delta connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 KLM connecting flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Los Angeles start at $4,093 from Sun, Jul 12 to Mon, Jul 27 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Edinburgh and Los Angeles start at $808 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18.

To book business class trips from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Edinburgh and Los Angeles starts at $845 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Edinburgh and Los Angeles at price $845 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.