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$449+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$702
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$449
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$855
From Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($292 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2212:49 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops17h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/308:35 amEDI - DSM
2 stops17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$702
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/301:48 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/69:25 amEDI - DSM
2 stops20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$752
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/313:48 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/78:25 amEDI - DSM
2 stops21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/306:05 amDSM - EDI
2 stops22h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/69:25 amEDI - DSM
2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$765
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/223:25 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/306:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$827
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 9/196:15 amDSM - EDI
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/289:00 amEDI - DSM
3 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$981

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

12:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/30

8:35 am-9:13 pm

2 stops17h 38m

$702

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

4:27 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops16h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/10

7:50 am-9:52 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$702

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

1:48 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 02m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/6

9:25 am-11:50 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$752

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

3:48 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/7

9:55 am-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$757

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops22h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/6

9:25 am-11:44 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$765

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

6:07 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops16h 03m

$449

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

1:48 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$499

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

3:05 pm-8:25 am

2 stops35h 20m

$524

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

11:26 am-9:30 am

3 stops17h 04m

$4,718

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways 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
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,363 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh can take about 17h 16m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $702. Airlines will cover a distance of 3923 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($687), American Airlines ($738), and British Airways ($748) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. United Airlines is 29% 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?

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,251). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Discover the top 3 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$738Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$748Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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