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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.$871 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.
Edinburgh.$966 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr, returning Fri, 9 May.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $966, select.
Edinburgh.$1,072 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,072, select.
Edinburgh.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.
Edinburgh.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
Edinburgh.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with French Bee and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 13 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Edinburgh.$1,155 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,155, select.
Edinburgh.$1,166 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,166, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,147
May
from $871
Jun
from $1,384
Jul
from $1,481
Aug
from $1,092
Sep
from $1,126
Oct
from $1,210
Nov
from $1,314
Dec
from $1,361
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from $1,421

Los Angeles International to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International 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

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Cheapest flight found$871
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Edinburgh is $871. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles International to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from $871.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles International to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Edinburgh is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, 11 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh seven hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and EDI:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

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

  • Right now, $403 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $871. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to EDI.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • If you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.

  • When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LAX to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Edinburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

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