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$481+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Edinburgh (EDI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:08 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 3/911:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops15h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$605
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/251:38 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops18h 37m
British Airways
Wed 3/47:50 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops20h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$611
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:37 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops22h 13m
British Airways
Tue 3/178:40 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops20h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:44 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops14h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 3/161:10 pm
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops15h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/93:28 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops37h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 3/1611:30 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops30h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/253:26 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops16h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 3/410:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops17h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$626
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:41 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops16h 54m
British Airways
Wed 9/99:15 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops20h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/211:30 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops13h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops41h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$647
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:41 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops16h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 9/911:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$672
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:00 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops17h 20m
British Airways
Thu 4/2310:40 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops18h 49m
British Airways
Deal found 1/24$677

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$605
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$481
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$575
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

6:08 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops15h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/9

11:25 am-9:51 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$605

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

1:38 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops18h 37m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

7:50 am-10:19 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$611

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

1:37 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/17

8:40 am-11:40 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$617

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

7:44 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops14h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/16

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$623

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

3:28 pm-9:30 am

2 stops37h 02m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/16

11:30 am-1:23 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$624

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

3:26 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops16h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/4

10:25 am-10:19 pm

2 stops17h 54m

$626

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/23

10:40 am-11:29 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$677

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

8:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/3

9:25 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$833

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

2:04 pm-9:30 am

2 stops38h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/18

11:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops28h 00m

$898

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

6:49 pm-9:30 am

2 stops33h 41m

$481

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Edinburgh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh can take about 15h 07m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $605. Airlines will cover a distance of 3923 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($575), and United Airlines ($687) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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