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$431+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$619
(World Air Fares)

One-way from

$431
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,205
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 July 1, 2025.

This World Air Fares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 World Air Fares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/133:38 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops14h 02mLufthansa
Wed 8/2011:30 amEDI - DSM
1 stop11h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$619
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/1410:18 amDSM - EDI
2 stops15h 42mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 8/219:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop19h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/30$627
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/138:00 amDSM - EDI
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Wed 8/2012:30 pmEDI - DSM
2 stops29h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 6/29$642
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/133:38 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/209:40 amEDI - DSM
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/1211:25 amDSM - EDI
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1911:15 amEDI - DSM
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$647
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 8/1310:18 amDSM - EDI
2 stops14h 27mAir France
Wed 8/2010:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop13h 45mAir France
Deal found 6/28$659
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/122:12 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop11h 48mKLM
Tue 8/199:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop19h 39mKLM
Deal found 6/30$662
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/1312:44 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop12h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2011:35 amEDI - DSM
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$668

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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 July 1, 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 Moines

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Edinburgh

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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

3:38 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 02m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

11:30 am-5:14 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$619

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

10:18 am-8:00 am

2 stops15h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/21

9:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$627

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

12:30 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$642

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

3:38 pm-8:25 am

1 stop10h 47m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

9:40 am-10:28 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$644

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

11:25 am-8:25 am

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/19

11:15 am-10:39 am

2 stops29h 24m

$647

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

10:18 am-6:45 am

2 stops14h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

10:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$659

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

2:12 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/19

9:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$662

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

12:44 pm-7:10 am

1 stop12h 26m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/20

11:35 am-9:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$668

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

6:09 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$431

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

6:24 am-7:20 am

2 stops18h 56m

$439

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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 July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, and United 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
654 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($619), Virgin Atlantic ($627), and Air Canada ($642) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Lufthansa is 34% 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?

    $431 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and American Airlines, with prices starting from $439 and $443, 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 $1,251). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$748Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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