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$272+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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DSM — EDI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$783
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$852
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 Edinburgh Turnhouse
One-way flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 9/106:15 amDSM - EDI
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/179:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$741
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:00 amDSM - EDI
2 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Fri 9/199:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops33h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:11 amDSM - EDI
2 stops17h 34mDelta
Sun 5/119:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/17$854
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:30 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops15h 55mKLM
Fri 9/1910:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop13h 39mKLM
Deal found 4/16$915
This World Air Fares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 World Air Fares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:26 amDSM - EDI
1 stop14h 59mLufthansa
Tue 5/1311:30 amEDI - DSM
1 stop16h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:54 amDSM - EDI
2 stops16h 11mBritish Airways
Mon 4/288:30 pmEDI - DSM
2 stops31h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$941
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2210:22 amDSM - EDI
2 stops19h 43mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 4/289:00 amEDI - DSM
1 stop19h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/16$978
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:25 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop11h 40mAir France
Mon 5/1211:20 amEDI - DSM
2 stops15h 46mAir France
Deal found 4/17$979
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/21:31 pmDSM - EDI
3 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1312:40 pmEDI - DSM
3 stops38h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$982
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/71:26 pmDSM - EDI
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1511:35 amEDI - DSM
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,109
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/313:35 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops13h 00mSWISS
Sat 6/711:30 amEDI - DSM
2 stops32h 49mSWISS
Deal found 4/16$1,237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:54 amDSM - EDI
2 stops14h 06mAer Lingus
Thu 5/111:55 amEDI - DSM
2 stops17h 49mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/17$1,480

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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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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/17

9:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops31h 20m

$741

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

8:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/19

9:00 am-12:16 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$831

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

7:11 am-6:45 am

2 stops17h 34m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 5/11

9:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$854

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

6:30 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/19

10:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$915

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

11:26 am-8:25 am

1 stop14h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/13

11:30 am-9:52 pm

1 stop16h 22m

$936

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

6:14 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops14h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/12

8:30 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$972

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

6:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/12

11:20 am-9:06 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$979

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

1:31 pm-8:15 pm

3 stops24h 44m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/13

12:40 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops38h 06m

$982

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

1:26 pm-7:10 am

1 stop11h 44m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/15

11:35 am-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$1,109

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

12:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops39h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/7

1:20 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops37h 17m

$1,190

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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*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France from Des Moines to Edinburgh. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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, United Airlines ($783), Delta ($849), and British Airways ($972) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Edinburgh. United Airlines is 21% 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?

    $448 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aer Lingus. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and KLM, with prices starting from $455 and $463, 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 $1,317). 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$640Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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