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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Scotland from £309

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£309

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£635
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 34m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 43m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£150 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£27 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 30 April 2025.

Fri 28/1114:15DSM - INV
2 stops15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1210:30INV - DSM
2 stops30h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£441
Sun 30/1112:46DSM - INV
2 stops16h 24mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1212:20INV - DSM
2 stops37h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£460
Sun 17/811:04DSM - EDI
1 stop14h 56mDelta
Wed 27/809:00EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 38mDelta
Deal found 29/4£503
Sun 17/808:00DSM - EDI
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/811:15EDI - DSM
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£546
Sun 28/918:09DSM - GLA
2 stops16h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1010:05GLA - DSM
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£546
Sun 10/808:00DSM - EDI
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 21/809:00EDI - DSM
2 stops33h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£550
Sun 17/808:00DSM - EDI
2 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Sun 24/811:15EDI - DSM
2 stops32h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4£559
Sun 17/805:45DSM - EDI
1 stop20h 15mKLM
Wed 27/809:00EDI - DSM
1 stop19h 22mKLM
Deal found 28/4£563
Sun 17/806:00DSM - EDI
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/811:35EDI - DSM
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4£708
Tue 10/605:40DSM - EDI
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/609:00EDI - DSM
1 stop15h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£789
Fri 13/614:20DSM - INV
2 stops20h 35mDelta
Fri 20/606:25INV - DSM
2 stops20h 12mDelta
Deal found 29/4£797
Tue 10/615:38DSM - EDI
2 stops12h 57mLufthansa
Tue 17/611:30EDI - DSM
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£799

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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

11:04-08:00

1 stop14h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

09:00-17:38

1 stop14h 38m

£503

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

08:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

11:15-12:23

2 stops31h 08m

£546

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Sun 28/9

18:09-16:40

2 stops16h 31m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 5/10

10:05-23:41

2 stops19h 36m

£546

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 10/8

08:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/8

09:00-12:23

2 stops33h 23m

£550

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

08:00-07:20

2 stops17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

11:15-14:10

2 stops32h 55m

£559

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

05:45-08:00

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

09:00-22:22

1 stop19h 22m

£563

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Thu 15/5

18:13-20:10

2 stops43h 57m

Inverness

Wed 28/5

15:40-23:39

2 stops37h 59m

£675

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

06:00-07:10

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

11:35-21:44

1 stop16h 09m

£708

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

05:40-08:00

1 stop20h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/6

09:00-18:02

1 stop15h 02m

£789

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

14:20-16:55

2 stops20h 35m

Inverness

Fri 20/6

06:25-20:37

2 stops20h 12m

£797

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/4

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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 30 April 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
7,936 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
643 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,936 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 Aer Lingus (£309), American Airlines (£314), and Delta (£334).

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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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