Award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles
Award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Edinburgh (EDI) and Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $397.43 on EDI–LAX (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 49,080 miles + $1,538.79 on EDI–LAX (Lufthansa Miles & More). Lowest first class: 51,857 miles + $1,658.59 on EDI–LAX (Lufthansa Miles & More).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 15,000 pts + $397.43
- EDI–LAX · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 34,977 pts + $874.09
- EDI–LAX · Miles & More
- Lowest business class
- 49,080 pts + $1,538.79
- EDI–LAX · Miles & More
- Lowest first class
- 51,857 pts + $1,658.59
- EDI–LAX · Miles & More
Economy was lowest on EDI–LAX: 15,000 points + $397.43 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 21,000 miles + $205.49 with American Airlines AAdvantage on EDI–SNA. With Lufthansa Miles & More, business class started at 49,080 miles + $1,538.79, about 3.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,034 miles + $500.89).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points: 15,000 points + $397.43 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on EDI–LAX (seen on 50 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $397.43 | EDI–LAX | 50 |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 15,034 pts + $500.89 | EDI–LAX | 133 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $361.19 | EDI–LAX | 173 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $198.59 | EDI–LAX | 168 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,000 pts + $196.39 | EDI–LAX | 153 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 30,000 pts + $209.69 | EDI–LAX | 14 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $213.19 | EDI–LAX | 175 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 35,300 pts + $200.88 | EDI–LAX | 110 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 36,200 pts + $481.72 | EDI–LAX | 113 |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $194.19 | EDI–LAX | 179 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 40,000 pts + $264.70 | EDI–LAX | 160 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 41,000 pts + $100.00 | EDI–LAX | 87 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $181.81 | EDI–LAX | 76 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–LAX | 52 |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $403.49 | EDI–LAX | 94 |
| GOL Smiles | 67,200 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–LAX | 76 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points: 34,977 miles + $874.09 with Lufthansa Miles & More on EDI–LAX (seen on 125 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 34,977 pts + $874.09 | EDI–LAX | 125 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $734.20 | EDI–LAX | 25 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $647.89 | EDI–LAX | 173 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $400.89 | EDI–LAX | 155 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $404.49 | EDI–LAX | 66 |
| SAS EuroBonus | 45,000 pts + $400.09 | EDI–LAX | 3 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $426.59 | EDI–LAX | 87 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 71,300 pts + $1,680.94 | EDI–LAX | 61 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 77,641 pts + $469.90 | EDI–LAX | 104 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $387.60 | EDI–LAX | 140 |
| GOL Smiles | 144,700 pts + taxes not reported | EDI–LAX | 12 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points: 49,080 miles + $1,538.79 with Lufthansa Miles & More on EDI–LAX (seen on 132 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 49,080 pts + $1,538.79 | EDI–LAX | 132 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $398.29Mixed cabin | EDI–LAX | 160 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $831.89 | EDI–LAX | 173 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $883.79Mixed cabin | EDI–LAX | 92 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $421.69 | EDI–LAX | 180 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $492.20 | EDI–LAX | 126 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,400 pts + $1,621.42 | EDI–LAX | 66 |
| Etihad Guest | 139,999 pts + $714.59 | EDI–LAX | 1 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 158,500 pts + $761.22 | EDI–LAX | 8 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 161,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | EDI–LAX | 4 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 330,000 pts + $398.17 | EDI–LAX | 140 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points: 51,857 miles + $1,658.59 with Lufthansa Miles & More on EDI–LAX (seen on 20 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 51,857 pts + $1,658.59 | EDI–LAX | 20 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $404.49 | EDI–LAX | 27 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $423.79Mixed cabin | EDI–LAX | 1 |
| United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $381.09 | EDI–LAX | 179 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 330,000 pts + $387.60 | EDI–LAX | 144 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 16 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Eurowings (EW), Icelandair (FI) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 5,152 miles (8,291–8,292 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Edinburgh (EDI) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 15,000 pts + $397.43Virgin Atlantic · 50 dates | 34,977 pts + $874.09Miles & More · 125 dates | 49,080 pts + $1,538.79Miles & More · 132 dates | 51,857 pts + $1,658.59Miles & More · 20 dates |
| Edinburgh (EDI) to Orange County (SNA) | 21,000 pts + $205.49AAdvantage · 12 dates | 40,000 pts + $418.59AAdvantage · 12 dates | 57,500 pts + $418.59AAdvantage · 12 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $418.59AAdvantage · 1 date · Mixed cabin |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 15,000 points + $397.43 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 50 dates.
- Premium Economy: 34,977 miles + $874.09 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed premium economy award space there on 125 dates.
- Business Class: 49,080 miles + $1,538.79 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed business-class award space there on 132 dates.
- First Class: 51,857 miles + $1,658.59 on Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed first-class award space there on 20 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | EDI–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $397.43 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | EDI–LAX | Lufthansa Miles & More | 34,977 pts + $878.49 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EDI–LAX | Lufthansa Miles & More | 49,080 pts + $1,565.79 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | EDI–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $492.80 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–LAX | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $405.89 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–LAX | American Airlines AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + $423.79Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–LAX | United MileagePlus | 200,000 pts + $381.09 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | EDI–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 430,000 pts + $387.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + $397.43 (6 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 34,977 pts + $878.49 (5 dates)Miles & More | 49,080 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Miles & More | 51,857 pts + $1,658.59 (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,000 pts + $397.43 (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 34,977 pts + $874.09 (13 dates)Miles & More | 49,080 pts + $1,538.79 (16 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + $404.49 (12 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,034 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | 35,420 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | 51,857 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 38,435 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | 51,208 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Miles & More | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 39,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 57,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 34,977 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 49,701 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Miles & More | 113,478 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 35,420 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 51,857 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Miles & More | 113,478 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)AAdvantage | 49,701 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Miles & More | 355,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 15,034 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 49,701 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles & More | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 15,223 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Flying Blue | 49,080 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Miles & More | 113,478 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | |
| 15,034 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 35,420 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 51,857 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Miles & More | 360,100 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 15,223 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 35,420 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 51,857 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Miles & More | 380,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Lufthansa Miles & More.
Questions about Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles?
In business class, EDI–LAX with 49,080 miles + $1,538.79 (Lufthansa Miles & More). In economy, EDI–LAX with 15,000 points + $397.43 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Edinburgh (EDI) and Los Angeles had award space?
EDI–LAX (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and EDI–SNA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 15,000 points + $397.43 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 01:14 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 50 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:09 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 49,080 miles + $1,538.79 with Lufthansa Miles & More. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 18:40 UTC for a Dec 24, 2026 departure. Lufthansa Miles & More showed business-class award space on 132 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 04:50 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles?
16 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 168 dates, premium economy 155 dates, business class 160 dates, first class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 160 dates, premium economy 104 dates, business class 126 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 175 dates, premium economy 66 dates, business class 92 dates, first class 27 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 87 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 110 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 153 dates, premium economy 140 dates, business class 140 dates, first class 144 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 94 dates, business class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 76 dates, premium economy 12 dates) and 8 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $100.00 with LifeMiles (41,000 miles + $100.00) to $500.89 with Miles & More (15,034 miles + $500.89); in business class from $398.17 with SkyMiles (330,000 miles + $398.17) to $1,621.42 with Qantas (98,400 points + $1,621.42). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 15,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (10 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 49,080 miles + $1,538.79 with Miles & More (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 5, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.