How long is the flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh can take about 17h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $617. 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 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh are United Airlines, British Airways and American Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to EDI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh as you normally would.

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

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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?

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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 November 6, 2025.

Mon 12/11:06 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops19h 39mAer Lingus

Sat 12/273:20 pmEDI - DSM

2 stops38h 10mAer Lingus

Deal found 11/5

$1,254

Mon 12/11:05 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops16h 55mLufthansa

Sat 12/275:35 pmEDI - DSM

2 stops34h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 11/6

$1,261

Sat 12/207:35 amDSM - EDI

3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/278:15 amEDI - DSM

2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$1,837

Best flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

Tue 2/108:10 amDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/239:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops20h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$617

Wed 2/1111:26 amDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 14mDelta

Thu 2/265:50 amEDI - DSM

2 stops15h 51mDelta

Deal found 11/5

$627

Wed 2/1111:26 amDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/249:20 amEDI - DSM

2 stops19h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$627

Tue 2/108:10 amDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/279:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops20h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$617

Tue 2/1012:25 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops16h 15mDelta

Wed 2/255:50 amEDI - DSM

2 stops15h 51mDelta

Deal found 11/5

$627

Tue 2/1011:30 amDSM - EDI

2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/269:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$617

Wed 2/1111:26 amDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 14mDelta

Sat 2/215:45 amEDI - DSM

2 stops21h 34mDelta

Deal found 11/5

$627

Mon 2/98:00 amDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/239:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$617

Tue 2/1012:25 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops16h 15mDelta

Sun 2/229:20 amEDI - DSM

2 stops37h 39mDelta

Deal found 11/5

$627

Sun 2/156:49 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/239:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops18h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$622

Sun 2/156:49 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/279:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops17h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$622

Sun 2/156:49 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/249:25 amEDI - DSM

2 stops17h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$622

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Mon 12/11:06 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops19h 39mAer Lingus

Sat 12/273:20 pmEDI - DSM

2 stops38h 10mAer Lingus

Deal found 11/5

$1,254

Mon 12/11:05 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops16h 55mLufthansa

Sat 12/275:35 pmEDI - DSM

2 stops34h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 11/6

$1,261

Sat 12/207:35 amDSM - EDI

3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/278:15 amEDI - DSM

2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$1,837

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Mon 12/112:16 pmDSM - EDI

3 stops52h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$447

Mon 12/11:06 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/4

$456

Mon 12/16:50 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops21h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 11/5

$506

Sat 12/205:06 pmDSM - EDI

2 stops35h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/5

$1,019

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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/23

9:25 am-11:43 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$617

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/27

9:25 am-11:43 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$617

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops14h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/26

9:25 am-9:51 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$617

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/23

9:25 am-9:51 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$617

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:49 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/23

9:25 am-9:51 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$622

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:49 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/27

9:25 am-8:41 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$622

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:49 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/24

9:25 am-8:41 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$622

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

11:26 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/26

5:50 am-3:41 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$627

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

11:26 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/24

9:20 am-10:28 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$627

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

12:25 pm-10:40 am

2 stops16h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/25

5:50 am-3:41 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$627

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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

9,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,003 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,041 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,496 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,003 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh can take about 17h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $617. 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 28% 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$687	Average$1,016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$738	Average$989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
British Airways	Cheapest$748	Average$818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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