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How to get from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 14h 21m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, Amsterdam, London and New York. Two tickets from $394.

Flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

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Best fares from Los Angeles to Edinburgh

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $363 10 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $363

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
14h 21m
two tickets, via Toronto
$394
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,146 mi (8,282 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
14h 21m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Toronto flight 4h 46m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Edinburgh flight 6h 35m
two ticketsfrom $394
Via Dublin
Ireland
14h 25m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Dublin flight 10h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Edinburgh flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $461
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
14h 50m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Amsterdam flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Edinburgh flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,106
Via London
United Kingdom
15h
with the connection
Los Angeles to London flight 10h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Edinburgh: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Edinburgh flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $557
Via New York
15h 13m
with the connection
Los Angeles to New York flight 5h 23m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Edinburgh: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Edinburgh flight 6h 50m
two ticketsfrom $651

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Edinburgh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and August, +17° to +19° by day, sea +15° to +16°. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, sea +9°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +2° +6° 13 days
Feb
+8° +3° +6° 13 days
Mar
+9° +3° +7° 15 days
Apr
+11° +4° +9° 13 days
May
+14° +8° +13° 14 days
Jun
+17° +10° +15° 11 days
Jul
+19° +12° +15° 17 days
Aug
+19° +12° +16° 14 days
Sep
+16° +10° +15° 13 days
Oct
+13° +8° +12° 17 days
Nov
+10° +5° +9° 13 days
Dec
+7° +3° +7° 15 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Edinburgh?
Via Toronto: 4h 46m to the connection, 6h 35m after it, about 14h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $394. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Edinburgh?
Toronto (14h 21m total), Dublin (14h 25m total), Amsterdam (14h 50m total), London (15h total) and New York (15h 13m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Los Angeles?
5,146 mi (8,282 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.