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$457+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Round-trip from

$668
(oojo)

One-way from

$521
(American Airlines)

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July

Cheapest in

January
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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 March 31, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3012:46 pmDSM - INV
2 stops16h 24mBritish Airways
Mon 12/812:20 pmINV - DSM
2 stops37h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$615
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:51 amDSM - INV
2 stops17h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1010:30 amINV - DSM
3 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$669
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:00 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/149:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$734
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:49 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops21h 56mFinnair
Tue 5/63:35 pmGLA - DSM
2 stops37h 21mFinnair
Deal found 3/30$751
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:08 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops17h 32mBritish Airways
Tue 5/67:00 amGLA - DSM
2 stops16h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/29$756
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:13 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops14h 27mBritish Airways
Mon 5/197:35 pmEDI - DSM
2 stops28h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$779
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:09 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/248:40 amGLA - DSM
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$782
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:03 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops32h 17mAir Canada
Sun 10/199:00 amEDI - DSM
2 stops43h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$791
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:27 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops23h 13mFinnair
Mon 5/197:35 pmEDI - DSM
2 stops33h 21mFinnair
Deal found 3/30$808
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:55 amDSM - GLA
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Tue 9/236:00 amGLA - DSM
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/30$810
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Sun 9/76:45 pmDSM - GLA
2 stops22h 15mLufthansa
Fri 9/266:10 amGLA - DSM
2 stops20h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 3/30$811
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Sat 10/116:20 pmDSM - EDI
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/188:35 pmEDI - DSM
2 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$820

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Scotland that are best for you.

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Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

4:04 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops16h 31m

Inverness

Wed 5/21

10:30 am-11:39 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$668

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Tue 4/29

12:49 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 56m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 5/6

3:35 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops37h 21m

$751

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Tue 4/29

3:08 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops17h 32m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-5:43 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$756

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

6:13 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops14h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/19

7:35 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$779

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

6:09 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 36m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 9/24

8:40 am-8:44 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$782

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

2:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Inverness

Wed 5/21

10:30 am-11:39 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$798

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

5:27 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops23h 13m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/19

7:35 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$808

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

5:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/22

1:30 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$810

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

6:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/26

6:10 am-8:51 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$811

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

3:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops35h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/26

9:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$823

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Scotland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Scotland as you normally would.

Rainfall in Scotland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scotland 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 Scotland when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Scotland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Scotland, 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 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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Des Moines to Scotland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
636 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $521. Users have also found prices from $527 and $563 on British Airways and Aer Lingus, 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 - Glasgow Intl or Des Moines - Inverness.

  • 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 $1,323). 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 Scotland

Discover the top 3 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$640Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$670Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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