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$435+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Scotland

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$631
(Ovago)

One-way from

$435
(British Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$799
From Des Moines to Scotland
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Scotland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Scotland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/2812:46 pmDSM - INV
2 stops17h 04mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1010:30 amINV - DSM
2 stops35h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$631
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/284:26 pmDSM - INV
2 stops13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1010:30 amINV - DSM
3 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$633
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 10/77:20 amDSM - EDI
2 stops17h 25mDelta
Thu 10/162:05 pmEDI - DSM
1 stop30h 30mDelta
Deal found 8/12$652
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/14:20 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops15h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 10/85:55 amEDI - DSM
2 stops20h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$677
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/274:20 pmDSM - INV
2 stops35h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 10/49:00 pmINV - DSM
2 stops32h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$682
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:07 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops37h 13mBritish Airways
Mon 10/208:50 pmGLA - DSM
2 stops29h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$691
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 10/1211:06 amDSM - EDI
2 stops15h 19mDelta
Tue 10/2111:20 amEDI - DSM
2 stops14h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/12$697
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/11:10 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/89:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops35h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$700
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:19 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops25h 01mBritish Airways
Thu 9/188:35 amEDI - DSM
2 stops17h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$701
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 10/107:20 amDSM - EDI
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Thu 10/1611:20 amEDI - DSM
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Deal found 8/12$702
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 10/116:07 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops37h 13mBritish Airways
Tue 10/2110:55 amGLA - DSM
2 stops15h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$702
This World Air Fares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 World Air Fares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/262:05 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop16h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/311:20 amEDI - DSM
2 stops15h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/12$705

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Scotland 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Scotland that are best for you.

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Scotland

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Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

12:46 pm-11:50 am

2 stops17h 04m

Inverness

Wed 12/10

10:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$631

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

11:51 am-11:50 am

2 stops17h 59m

Inverness

Wed 12/10

10:30 am-11:46 pm

3 stops19h 16m

$633

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

1:24 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 46m

Inverness

Mon 12/8

7:45 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$633

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

7:20 am-6:45 am

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/22

2:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$652

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

7:20 am-6:45 am

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/16

11:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$652

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

7:20 am-6:45 am

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

11:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$652

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

7:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

2:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$652

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

7:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

2:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$652

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 10/13

7:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/21

2:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$652

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

7:20 am-6:45 am

2 stops17h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/16

2:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$652

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Scotland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scotland. 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 Scotland. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Scotland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Scotland?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Scotland.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $435. Users have also found prices from $444 and $446 on American Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Scotland?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Scotland is Des Moines - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Des Moines - Inverness or Des Moines - Glasgow Intl.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Scotland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Scotland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Scotland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Scotland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Scotland 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 Scotland?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Scotland (average of $724). Flying from Des Moines to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Scotland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Scotland. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$527Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$664Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$696Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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