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$298+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$636
(Ticket)

One-way from

$406
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,459
From Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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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 juin 12, 2025.

This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/2210:18 amDSM - EDI
2 stops14h 27mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 7/299:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop14h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/10$636
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dim. 8/178:00 amDSM - EDI
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
mer. 8/279:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops31h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$651
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/226:24 amDSM - EDI
2 stops18h 56mAir Canada
mar. 7/2911:15 amEDI - DSM
2 stops42h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$660
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 8/175:44 amDSM - EDI
1 stop20h 16mKLM
mer. 8/279:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/10$667
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/2111:04 amDSM - EDI
1 stop19h 01mDelta
mer. 10/19:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop14h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/12$687
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/204:20 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops45h 20mIberia
mer. 10/13:30 pmEDI - DSM
2 stops32h 09mIberia
Deal found 6/12$721
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/204:20 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops15h 30mBritish Airways
mar. 9/305:50 amEDI - DSM
2 stops18h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$751
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 7/2610:18 amDSM - EDI
2 stops14h 27mAir France
sam. 8/211:20 amEDI - DSM
2 stops15h 37mAir France
Deal found 6/10$824
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sam. 7/266:01 amDSM - EDI
1 stop19h 09mAmerican Airlines
sam. 8/25:55 amEDI - DSM
2 stops16h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$851
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 7/228:00 amDSM - EDI
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/2911:15 amEDI - DSM
3 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$930

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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 juin 12, 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

mar. 7/22

10:18 am-6:45 am

2 stops14h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 7/29

9:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$636

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

dim. 8/17

8:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 8/27

9:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops31h 39m

$651

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

mar. 7/22

6:24 am-7:20 am

2 stops18h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 7/29

11:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops42h 44m

$660

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

dim. 8/17

5:44 am-8:00 am

1 stop20h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 8/27

9:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$667

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

mar. 7/22

6:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 7/29

11:20 am-8:57 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$714

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

dim. 8/17

6:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dim. 8/24

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$761

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

sam. 7/26

10:18 am-6:45 am

2 stops14h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 8/2

11:20 am-8:57 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$824

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

dim. 8/10

5:14 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops16h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dim. 8/17

7:30 am-11:27 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$826

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

sam. 7/26

6:01 am-7:10 am

1 stop19h 09m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 8/2

5:55 am-4:06 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$851

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

5:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 8/16

8:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,235

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 juin 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
652 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic ($636), United Airlines ($651), and Air Canada ($660) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Virgin Atlantic is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Edinburgh one-way?

    $439 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Air Canada, with prices starting from $440 and $441, respectively.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,259). 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$640Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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