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$460+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
juli 20 — juli 271
man. 7/20
man. 7/27
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 juni 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
tir. 9/295:56 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 44m
American Airlines
ons. 10/711:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$860
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ons. 9/165:56 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops16h 09m
American Airlines
tir. 9/2210:30 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops15h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/18$865
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
tir. 9/293:11 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops13h 24m
United Airlines
ons. 10/79:40 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops17h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$876
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lør. 9/195:21 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops32h 44m
United Airlines
lør. 9/269:40 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops30h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ons. 9/168:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
3 stops18h 05m
United Airlines
tir. 9/2212:30 pm
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops14h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$936
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
lør. 9/191:09 pm
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop12h 31m
American Airlines
lør. 9/266:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops17h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$986

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 juni 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$860
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$460
(Air France)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,355
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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. 18% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

tir. 9/29

3:11 pm-10:35 am

2 stops13h 24m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ons. 10/7

9:40 am-9:23 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$876

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

ons. 9/16

8:00 am-8:05 am

3 stops18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tir. 9/22

12:30 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$876

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

lør. 10/24

6:00 am-8:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lør. 10/31

6:50 am-8:11 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$986

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

tir. 7/21

11:23 am-8:25 am

1 stop15h 02m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tir. 7/28

9:15 am-9:22 pm

3 stops42h 07m

$1,011
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

tor. 7/30

3:24 pm-8:25 am

1 stop11h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

tor. 8/6

11:30 am-10:56 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$1,074

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

man. 8/3

6:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

man. 8/10

9:00 am-10:26 am

2 stops31h 26m

$1,090
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

søn. 8/2

10:54 am-7:05 am

2 stops14h 11m

$460

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

søn. 8/2

8:00 am-7:20 am

3 stops17h 20m

$472

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Deals found on 6/19

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 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 juni 20, 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
9,865 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,715 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 13h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $876. 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 ($717) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. American Airlines is 43% 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 juni 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$717Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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