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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines

EDI — DSM
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 18 September 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£818
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Des Moines

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines?

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Des Moines?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 16m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Des Moines?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Edinburgh to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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

    Finnair, at £503, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Des Moines.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and United Airlines. Users have found that Finnair is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from Edinburgh to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 Edinburgh to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£503Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£791Average£857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£804Average£971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest£850Average£932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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