Scotland

$590+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Scotland

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 April 1, 2026.

This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:26 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops14h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 5/1911:20 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops15h 43m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/28$843
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 9/306:45 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 10/96:10 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops21h 07m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/31$846
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:05 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops21h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/76:10 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops21h 07m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/30$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/165:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop21h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 9/29:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops31h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/193:15 pm
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop11h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 10/239:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops38h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$857
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/292:36 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops15h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 10/711:25 am
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:00 am
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops22h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 9/239:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops43h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$862
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:50 pm
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops30h 30m
Air Canada
Thu 9/249:00 am
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops41h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$866
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/295:45 pm
DSM
-
GLA
2 stops16h 25m
KLM
Wed 5/66:00 am
GLA
-
DSM
2 stops20h 39m
KLM
Deal found 3/30$923
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:39 am
DSM
-
GLA
2 stops26h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/187:30 pm
GLA
-
DSM
2 stops29h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$924
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:56 pm
DSM
-
GLA
2 stops16h 14m
KLM
Tue 5/199:10 am
GLA
-
DSM
2 stops17h 26m
KLM
Deal found 3/28$925
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1211:23 am
DSM
-
GLA
2 stops16h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/182:00 pm
GLA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$952

Find 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$843
(Ticket)

One-way from

$590
(Air France)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$824
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Edinburgh Turnhouse flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Edinburgh Turnhouse flights.
From Des Moines to Scotland
One-way flight from Des Moines to Scotland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops19h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/2

9:00 am-2:17 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$859

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

6:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop11h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/24

5:45 am-5:42 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$881

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

8:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/22

9:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops42h 12m

$907

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops19h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/18

9:15 am-4:13 pm

2 stops36h 58m

$912

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$923

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

5:56 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 14m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$926

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

11:23 am-10:10 am

2 stops16h 47m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 8/18

2:00 pm-12:34 am

2 stops16h 34m

$952

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop22h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 8/18

2:00 pm-12:34 am

2 stops16h 34m

$1,002

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

11:40 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/21

9:40 am-12:33 am

2 stops20h 53m

$1,041

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-8:25 am

2 stops20h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-8:36 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$1,047

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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 April 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Scotland?

    Departing from Des Moines to Scotland will take you 11h 20m. Des Moines and Scotland are separated by a distance of 3923 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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.

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Scotland

Discover the top 2 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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