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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,233. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.

Edinburgh.$1,154 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,154, select.

Edinburgh.$1,158 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,158, select.

Edinburgh.$1,159 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,159, select.

Edinburgh.$1,197 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,197, select.

Edinburgh.$1,201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with French Bee and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,201, select.

Edinburgh.$1,201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,201, select.

Edinburgh.$1,202 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,202, select.

Edinburgh.$1,233 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,233, select.

Edinburgh.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.

Edinburgh.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.

Edinburgh.$1,306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,306, select.

Edinburgh.$1,309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,309, select.

Edinburgh.$1,325 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,325, select.

Edinburgh.$1,345 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,345, select.

Edinburgh.$1,415 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,415, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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Los Angeles to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Los Angeles to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,147
Cheapest month to fly	July

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Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh is $1,147. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one stop from $1,147.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Edinburgh is Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) .

Flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know

Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) heading out from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Los Angeles to EDI. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to EDI leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to EDI flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:

About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Grab an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport flight.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

$415 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at $1,147. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to EDI. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on flight tickets from Los Angeles to EDI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

June is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Plan your visit to Edinburgh in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Los Angeles to EDI flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.

More about Edinburgh

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are must-do's during your Edinburgh adventure.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

You've seen Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 290 kilometres south to Manchester to check off its leading sights. From Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Chinatown, your itinerary will be busy.
Preston is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without visiting Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.