Travelling from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Edinburgh is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Los Angeles to EDI. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
December is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to EDI departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to EDI flight:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Pick up a 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 lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead 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 there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport is $434. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,169. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to EDI, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to EDI.
Find the best deal on a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Edinburgh. October is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Los Angeles to EDI plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Edinburgh to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh Airport:
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are just two of the big attractions to put on your Edinburgh must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Castle Rock.
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.