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$334+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
May 19 — May 261
Tue 5/19
Tue 5/26
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 April 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 8/98:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 8/199:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops44h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$857
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/299:38 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops20h 22m
British Airways
Wed 10/78:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops19h 19m
British Airways
Deal found 4/15$858
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 9/136:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops22h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 9/249:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops44h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$861
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 9/296:15 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 10/711:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$862
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:30 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops28h 50m
Air Canada
Wed 8/199:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops33h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/15$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/121:43 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 10/2010:30 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops15h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$867
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:51 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops30h 29m
Air Canada
Wed 8/199:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops33h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/15$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 8/96:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2111:30 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop15h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$872
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Tue 9/2911:30 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 10/711:30 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop15h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18$873
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/76:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop19h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 9/1811:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$874

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 April 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$857
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$334
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$824
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($265 potential increase over avg. 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 April 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

11:23 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 12m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/18

12:30 pm-10:11 am

2 stops27h 41m

$878

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops43h 26m

$968

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

11:23 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 12m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/21

9:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$972

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

3:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops13h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/28

12:30 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$1,023

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

6:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops21h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$1,036

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

5:52 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/17

11:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$1,101

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

8:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/5

9:15 am-10:27 am

2 stops31h 12m

$1,219

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

8:02 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/5

11:25 am-12:06 am

2 stops18h 41m

$1,232
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

1:18 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 07m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/9

12:30 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$1,295

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

6:36 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops16h 44m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/2

10:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$1,433

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Deals found on 4/15

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 April 19, 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
9,604 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,621 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 17h 12m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $878. 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, American Airlines ($575), and United Airlines ($687) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. American Airlines is 39% 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 April 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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