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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from £583

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£583

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£612
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 51m total
  • Des Moines to Edinburgh
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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 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/312:55DSM - EDI
2 stops18h 20mFinnair
Mon 10/319:20EDI - DSM
2 stops32h 31mFinnair
Deal found 16/1£583
Mon 17/216:00DSM - EDI
2 stops14h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 24/219:20EDI - DSM
2 stops33h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1£587
Wed 1/1008:00DSM - EDI
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1009:00EDI - DSM
2 stops34h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1£619
Mon 1/911:30DSM - EDI
2 stops13h 50mAir Canada
Tue 16/909:00EDI - DSM
2 stops34h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1£731
Mon 1/914:39DSM - EDI
2 stops14h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/911:35EDI - DSM
1 stop15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£776
Sun 17/818:45DSM - EDI
2 stops16h 30mLufthansa
Tue 26/817:10EDI - DSM
2 stops33h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1£781
Mon 17/218:50DSM - EDI
3 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/218:35EDI - DSM
3 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£802
Tue 2/914:14DSM - EDI
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Sat 13/909:00EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 38mDelta
Deal found 16/1£838
Wed 20/810:55DSM - EDI
2 stops15h 30mKLM
Tue 26/809:00EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 38mKLM
Deal found 17/1£1,127
Fri 14/306:30DSM - EDI
2 stops21h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 16/309:15EDI - DSM
2 stops18h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1£1,204

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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

12:55-13:15

2 stops18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

19:20-22:51

2 stops32h 31m

£583

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 17/2

16:00-12:10

2 stops14h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/2

19:20-22:28

2 stops33h 08m

£587

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 17/2

18:50-22:50

3 stops22h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/2

18:35-17:31

3 stops28h 56m

£802

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 13/5

15:34-07:20

2 stops33h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

11:30-21:22

1 stop15h 52m

£909

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 25/5

16:22-15:35

2 stops17h 13m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/6

11:35-20:32

1 stop14h 57m

£1,174

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Fri 14/3

06:30-08:40

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/3

09:15-22:49

2 stops18h 34m

£1,204

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 20/5

14:14-12:05

1 stop15h 51m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

09:10-20:45

2 stops17h 35m

£3,125

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 20/5

18:30-12:05

1 stop11h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/5

09:00-22:24

1 stop19h 24m

£4,430

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 25/5

11:25-08:25

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/6

11:30-21:22

1 stop15h 52m

£7,947

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 4/6

08:00-07:20

3 stops17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/6

09:00-21:22

3 stops18h 22m

£8,106

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
664 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Finnair is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £583. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £587 and £909, respectively. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Edinburgh for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £628. United Airlines flights start at £781 while deals on British Airways start at £1,284 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh 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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