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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £243

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 July 2026.

Wed 19/811:28
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop18h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 26/809:00
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop19h 37m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/7£656
Tue 18/813:55
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/810:30
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops14h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£665
Tue 18/813:21
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop13h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 25/809:15
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops31h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7£681
Tue 18/819:49
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops14h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 25/810:30
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops14h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7£683
Tue 29/911:27
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop14h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 7/1009:00
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops31h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7£685
Tue 18/818:35
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop11h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 25/809:00
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop14h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/7£686
Wed 16/917:56
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops16h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 22/911:25
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop16h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7£687

Find 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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£642

One-way from

£243

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£963
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/9-7/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 57m total
  • Des Moines to Edinburgh
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 49m total
  • Des Moines to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

08:00-10:35

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

09:00-18:12

2 stops39h 12m

£684

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 29/9

11:27-08:25

1 stop14h 58m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

09:00-10:31

2 stops31h 31m

£685

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 14/8

17:21-07:20

2 stops55h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

09:15-17:28

2 stops38h 13m

£691
Fastest return journey

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 16/9

14:34-11:50

1 stop15h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:00-18:09

1 stop15h 09m

£695

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 16/9

14:34-11:50

1 stop15h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

09:00-18:09

1 stop15h 09m

£695
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

17:26-15:15

2 stops15h 49m

£243

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 16/8

11:32-08:05

2 stops14h 33m

£344

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 18/8

10:59-07:05

2 stops14h 06m

£344

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 18/8

06:00-08:05

3 stops20h 05m

£347

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

13:04-07:40

1 stop12h 36m

£347

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Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as £695, United Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from Des Moines in 15h 16m. There are 3923 mi between Des Moines and Edinburgh. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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