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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Scotland from £219

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£440

One-way from

£219

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,074
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/11-8/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 28m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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22/9
  • 22/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (£162 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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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 13 June 2025.

Sun 30/1118:18DSM - INV
2 stops18h 42mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1212:20INV - DSM
2 stops37h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£440
Fri 28/1112:46DSM - INV
2 stops16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1210:30INV - DSM
3 stops19h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6£466
Tue 22/710:18DSM - EDI
2 stops14h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/709:00EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£468
Sun 17/808:00DSM - EDI
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/809:00EDI - DSM
2 stops33h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6£479
Tue 22/706:24DSM - EDI
2 stops18h 56mAir Canada
Tue 29/711:15EDI - DSM
2 stops42h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6£486
Sun 17/805:44DSM - EDI
1 stop20h 16mKLM
Wed 27/809:00EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/6£491
Wed 20/817:29DSM - GLA
2 stops18h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/905:50GLA - DSM
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6£505
Sun 21/911:04DSM - EDI
1 stop19h 01mDelta
Wed 1/1009:00EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/6£506
Mon 22/918:09DSM - EDI
2 stops16h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/1011:35EDI - DSM
2 stops18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6£506
Mon 22/918:09DSM - GLA
2 stops23h 16mIberia
Tue 30/915:35GLA - DSM
2 stops34h 45mIberia
Deal found 12/6£511
Tue 22/718:40DSM - EDI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/711:20EDI - DSM
2 stops15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£525
Sat 20/916:20DSM - EDI
2 stops45h 20mIberia
Thu 2/1009:25EDI - DSM
2 stops20h 10mIberia
Deal found 12/6£531

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Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Sun 30/11

18:18-19:00

2 stops18h 42m

Inverness

Mon 8/12

12:20-20:06

2 stops37h 46m

£440

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 28/11

12:46-11:45

2 stops16h 59m

Inverness

Wed 10/12

10:30-23:46

3 stops19h 16m

£466

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 22/7

10:18-06:45

2 stops14h 27m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/7

09:00-17:55

1 stop14h 55m

£468

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

08:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

09:00-10:39

2 stops31h 39m

£479

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 22/7

06:24-07:20

2 stops18h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/7

11:15-23:59

2 stops42h 44m

£486

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

05:44-08:00

1 stop20h 16m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

09:00-17:45

1 stop14h 45m

£491

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Wed 20/8

17:29-17:50

2 stops18h 21m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 3/9

05:50-18:29

2 stops18h 39m

£505

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 21/9

11:04-12:05

1 stop19h 01m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

09:00-17:39

1 stop14h 39m

£506

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

18:09-16:40

2 stops16h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

11:35-23:35

2 stops18h 00m

£506

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

18:09-23:25

2 stops23h 16m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/9

15:35-20:20

2 stops34h 45m

£511

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Scotland when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Scotland, such as Delta, KLM and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
652 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Scotland one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Scotland are American Airlines (£323), British Airways (£324), and Air Canada (£325).

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

    While some choose either Des Moines - Inverness or Des Moines - Glasgow Intl, 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?

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Scotland (average of £78). Flying from Des Moines to Scotland in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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