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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Scotland from £254

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 March 2026.

Wed 15/417:01
DSM
-
INV
2 stops15h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 22/407:35
INV
-
DSM
2 stops17h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/3£454
Tue 14/414:16
DSM
-
INV
2 stops18h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 21/407:20
INV
-
DSM
2 stops18h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3£460
Tue 1/913:22
DSM
-
INV
2 stops19h 03m
British Airways
Tue 15/907:20
INV
-
DSM
2 stops22h 08m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3£462
Fri 17/419:05
DSM
-
INV
2 stops20h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 24/407:50
INV
-
DSM
2 stops17h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3£487
Sun 16/808:00
DSM
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 21/809:00
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3£495
Fri 18/914:36
DSM
-
INV
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1007:20
INV
-
DSM
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£495
Fri 17/412:00
DSM
-
INV
2 stops27h 35m
British Airways
Fri 24/407:50
INV
-
DSM
2 stops17h 43m
British Airways
Deal found 4/3£498
Wed 2/911:23
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops13h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 9/911:30
EDI
-
DSM
1 stop11h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3£512
Wed 2/911:23
DSM
-
EDI
2 stops13h 57m
Air Canada
Wed 9/909:00
EDI
-
DSM
2 stops18h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/3£518
Sun 19/417:01
DSM
-
INV
2 stops15h 49m
British Airways
Sun 26/406:50
INV
-
DSM
2 stops18h 43m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3£525
Sat 18/414:16
DSM
-
INV
2 stops17h 44m
British Airways
Sat 25/407:20
INV
-
DSM
2 stops22h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 4/3£525
Sun 19/417:01
DSM
-
INV
2 stops15h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 26/406:50
INV
-
DSM
2 stops18h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3£528

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Scotland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Scotland flight deals. Data was last updated 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£454

One-way from

£254

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£792
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 52m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 00m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (£171 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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Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Wed 15/4

17:01-14:55

2 stops15h 54m

Inverness

Wed 22/4

07:35-19:33

2 stops17h 58m

£454

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Tue 14/4

14:16-14:25

2 stops18h 09m

Inverness

Tue 21/4

07:20-19:33

2 stops18h 13m

£460

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Tue 1/9

13:22-14:25

2 stops19h 03m

Inverness

Tue 15/9

07:20-23:28

2 stops22h 08m

£462

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 17/4

19:05-21:35

2 stops20h 30m

Inverness

Fri 24/4

07:50-19:33

2 stops17h 43m

£487

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 17/4

12:00-21:35

2 stops27h 35m

Inverness

Fri 24/4

07:50-19:33

2 stops17h 43m

£498

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

14:16-14:00

2 stops17h 44m

Inverness

Sat 25/4

07:20-23:49

2 stops22h 29m

£525

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Sun 19/4

17:01-14:50

2 stops15h 49m

Inverness

Sun 26/4

06:50-19:33

2 stops18h 43m

£528

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Wed 15/4

20:03-17:50

2 stops15h 47m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 22/4

06:25-16:31

2 stops16h 06m

£555

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

17:01-14:00

2 stops14h 59m

Inverness

Sat 25/4

07:20-21:27

2 stops20h 07m

£564

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Mon 20/4

17:45-16:10

2 stops16h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 27/4

16:55-17:45

2 stops54h 50m

£584

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Scotland from Des Moines.

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

    American Airlines, British Airways, and KLM can get you from Des Moines to Scotland in just under 15h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 09m. Des Moines and Scotland are separated by a distance of 3852 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Scotland?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Glasgow Intl or Des Moines - Inverness, Des Moines - Edinburgh Turnhouse is the most popular route from Des Moines to Scotland.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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