Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh? 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
LAX - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-12-02
LAX - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-12-03
LAX - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-12-04
LAX - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $181.1
2026-11-25
LAX - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $191.5
2026-11-24
LAX - EDI
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $17.1
Los Angeles to Edinburgh 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
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Edinburgh
EDI · Edinburgh
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Los Angeles - Aberdeen · Aberdeen is 97 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Palm Springs - Edinburgh · Palm Springs is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Inverness · Inverness is 113 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Los Angeles - Liverpool · Liverpool is 182 mi from Edinburgh
Flights Los Angeles - Manchester · Manchester is 185 mi from Edinburgh
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
LAX - EDI
Business | 2 Stops
From 57,500 Pts + $749.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
LAX - EDI
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 70,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
LAX - EDI
Business | 1 Stop
From 95,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
LAX - EDI
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $549.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-23
LAX - EDI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 49,000 Pts + $314.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
LAX - EDI
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $31.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
The Roseate Edinburgh(SLH)
From 57,000 Pts or $190
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
Nira Caledonia(SLH)
From 64,000 Pts or $188
St Andrews (United Kingdom)
Seaton House, an SLH Hotel
From 102,000 Pts or $342
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Edinburgh 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Edinburgh.
Los Angeles and Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Edinburgh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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