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$514+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
May 7 — May 141
Thu 5/7
Thu 5/14
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 7, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:45 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/76:10 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops22h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/5$844
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:50 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops21h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/86:10 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops24h 24m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/7$853
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 8/166:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 9/29:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3$854
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/165:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops20h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 9/29:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops33h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$856
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 stops16h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 10/711:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$857
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 8/166:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop19h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 9/211:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$869
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 9/110:15 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/89:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop19h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$872
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 12/66:15 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops22h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 12/912:30 pm
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops16h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$873
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 10/281:43 pm
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop12h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 11/46:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops18h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$882
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:04 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops25h 21m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/187:10 pm
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops33h 16m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7$888

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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$844
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$514
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$824
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From Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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One-way flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($46 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 April 7, 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

Tue 9/29

6:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/7

6:10 am-11:01 pm

2 stops22h 51m

$844
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

10:15 am-7:05 am

2 stops14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/8

9:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$872

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

5:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/18

9:15 am-4:13 pm

2 stops36h 58m

$954

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

11:40 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/8

9:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$967

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

7:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/4

9:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,016

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/20

12:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops27h 57m

$1,022

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

10:56 am-11:50 am

2 stops18h 54m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/25

5:45 am-9:03 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$1,100

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

5:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/26

9:00 am-10:27 am

2 stops31h 27m

$1,115

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 5/21

6:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops21h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-10:32 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$1,141
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

3:32 pm-9:20 am

2 stops35h 48m

$514

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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
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 April 7, 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
9,548 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,548 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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 40m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $844. 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 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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