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$519+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Glasgow

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GLA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Glasgow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Glasgow (GG1). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$834
(oojo)

One-way from

$519
(American Airlines)
From Des Moines to Glasgow
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Glasgow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Glasgow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:32 amDSM - GLA
2 stops24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/35:50 amGLA - DSM
2 stops18h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$710
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/96:13 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops22h 07mBritish Airways
Fri 5/168:55 amGLA - DSM
2 stops20h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$834
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/111:12 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops24h 38mFinnair
Sun 5/187:35 amGLA - DSM
2 stops21h 21mFinnair
Deal found 3/27$852
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/106:13 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops14h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/175:50 amGLA - DSM
2 stops17h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$912
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:45 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops22h 15mLufthansa
Sat 5/176:10 amGLA - DSM
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$932

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Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

6:13 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 5/16

8:55 am-11:39 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$834

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

1:12 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 5/18

7:35 am-10:56 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$852

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

6:13 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops14h 42m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 5/17

5:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops17h 53m

$912

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

6:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 5/17

6:10 am-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$932

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

6:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 5/16

7:55 am-8:55 pm

3 stops19h 00m

$1,362

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

6:13 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops16h 27m

$519

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:13 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops16h 27m

$797

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Deals found on 3/27

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Glasgow

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Glasgow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Glasgow at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Glasgow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Glasgow ranges from 1.3 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Glasgow when rainfall is around 1.3 in.

Temperature in Glasgow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Glasgow, 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 60.8 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 Glasgow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,956 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Julia,Feb 2024

JFK - HEL

The bathroom was broken, AC wasn’t working, tv wasn’t working for half the flight

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Glasgow?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Glasgow. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Glasgow per day from 3 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($834), Finnair ($852), and American Airlines ($912) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Glasgow.

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Glasgow (average of $664). Flying from Des Moines to Glasgow in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 Glasgow

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Glasgow. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$640Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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