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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
32%Trains in Los Angeles are 32% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh$2.58
Los Angeles$1.75
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%The average meal is 30% more expensive in Los Angeles than in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh$19.39
Los Angeles$25.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
40%A taxi fare in Los Angeles is 40% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh$5.17
Los Angeles$3.10
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
18%Coffee is 18% more expensive in Los Angeles than in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh$4.81
Los Angeles$5.66
Distance: 5146 miles
Edinburgh airports
Turnhouse (EDI)How far from city center: 6 miles
Los Angeles airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is $377. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Los Angeles more expensive than Edinburgh to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Los Angeles costs an average of 3.10 USD , 40% cheaper than Edinburgh, with a fare of 5.17 USD,

while train tickets cost 32% less at Los Angeles: $ 1.75 USD versus $ 2.58 USD at Edinburgh.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in Los Angeles, 29% more than the 19.39 USD in Edinburgh.

The price of the coffee is around 18% more expensive in Los Angeles, with an average of 5.66 USD , while in Edinburgh the coffee costs 4.81 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?
The most popular months to book a trip from Edinburgh to Los Angeles are September, July and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?
The best time of the year to visit Los Angeles depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Los Angeles from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customers, followed by September and August. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds December, March and June are the months with fewer searches for Edinburgh - Los Angeles.
How long does the flight from Edinburgh to Los Angeles take?
Flight length from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is around 12:40 hours on average, at an average distance of 9,629 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Los Angeles compared to Edinburgh?
While in Edinburgh the temperatures can reach an average of 24.09 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Los Angeles's temperatures can go up to 36.22 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 1.09 ºC in Los Angeles, compared to the -4.11 ºC average degrees reported in Edinburgh. During the winter period, Edinburgh can register 3 mm precipitation, while Los Angeles have an average of 12 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Los Angeles?

The main route from Edinburgh to Los Angeles is: Turnhouse (EDI) to Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX). The following airlines fly this route:

Lufthansa.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Los Angeles?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Los Angeles are:

  • Flybe.
  • Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic, stopping at London during at least 160 minutes.

  • Malta MedAir, with 250 minutes of layover in Manchester.

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