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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £331

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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£331

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£630
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 22/10-30/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 54m total
  • Des Moines to Edinburgh
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 43m total
  • Des Moines to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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 15 September 2025.

Wed 22/1012:49DSM - EDI
2 stops17h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/1008:35EDI - DSM
2 stops17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9£518
Tue 28/1018:07DSM - EDI
2 stops17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/1108:40EDI - DSM
2 stops19h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/9£518
Thu 30/1013:48DSM - EDI
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1109:25EDI - DSM
2 stops20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9£554
Thu 30/1006:05DSM - EDI
2 stops22h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1109:25EDI - DSM
2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9£564
Wed 22/1015:25DSM - EDI
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1006:00EDI - DSM
2 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£610
Fri 19/906:15DSM - EDI
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/909:00EDI - DSM
3 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9£723
Thu 30/1011:06DSM - EDI
3 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1107:45EDI - DSM
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£1,054

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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 22/10

12:49-12:05

2 stops17h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

08:35-21:13

2 stops17h 38m

£518

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 28/10

18:07-16:50

2 stops17h 43m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/11

10:00-22:08

2 stops18h 08m

£518

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

16:27-15:15

2 stops16h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

07:50-21:52

2 stops19h 02m

£518

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

13:48-12:50

2 stops18h 02m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

09:25-23:50

2 stops20h 25m

£554

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

06:05-09:30

2 stops22h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

09:25-23:44

2 stops20h 19m

£564

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 22/10

15:25-08:25

1 stop11h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

06:00-21:32

2 stops20h 32m

£610

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

11:06-14:45

3 stops22h 39m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/11

07:45-23:50

2 stops22h 05m

£1,054

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 28/10

18:07-16:50

2 stops17h 43m

£331

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 30/10

13:48-12:15

2 stops17h 27m

£368

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

15:05-08:25

2 stops35h 20m

£386

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

    For as low as £518, American Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from Des Moines in 17h 16m. There are 3923 mi between Des Moines and Edinburgh.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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