Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles
Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Edinburgh to Los Angeles vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 15,000–22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-12-05
EDI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $395.4
2026-12-06
EDI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $395.4
2026-12-05
EDI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $605.3
2026-12-06
EDI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $605.3
2026-12-07
EDI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $605.3
2026-11-24
EDI - LAX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $617.8
Edinburgh to Los Angeles flight facts
Distance
5,152 mi
8,292 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−8h
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Edinburgh.
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Newcastle - Los Angeles · Newcastle is 91 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Edinburgh - Palm Springs · Palm Springs is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Inverness - Los Angeles · Inverness is 113 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Leeds - Los Angeles · Leeds is 159 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Liverpool - Los Angeles · Liverpool is 182 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Manchester - Los Angeles · Manchester is 185 mi from Edinburgh
Premium cabin flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
EDI - LAX
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $882.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
EDI - LAX
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $882.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
EDI - LAX
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 70,000 Pts + $891.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
EDI - LAX
Business | 1 Stop
From 108,000 Pts + $867.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
EDI - LAX
Business | 1 Stop
From 108,000 Pts + $867.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
EDI - LAX
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 39,000 Pts + $725.3
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Los Angeles depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles.
Edinburgh and Los Angeles are about 5,152 miles (8,292 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,152-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Edinburgh.
Departures from Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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