| Document and Entity Information | May 13, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000827052 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EDISON INTERNATIONAL |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | CA |
| Entity File Number | 001-9936 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4137452 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | (P.O. Box 976) |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Rosemead |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91770 |
| City Area Code | (626) |
| Local Phone Number | 302-2222 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | EIX |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
