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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Scotland from £404

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EDI
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£404

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 38m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 36m total
  • Des Moines to Scotland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 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 29 March 2025.

Sun 30/1105:56DSM - INV
2 stops23h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1212:20INV - DSM
2 stops37h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3£474
Fri 28/1112:46DSM - INV
2 stops16h 59mBritish Airways
Wed 10/1210:30INV - DSM
2 stops15h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3£514
Sat 4/1015:00DSM - EDI
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1009:00EDI - DSM
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£566
Mon 12/517:27DSM - GLA
2 stops19h 03mFinnair
Mon 19/515:25GLA - DSM
2 stops37h 31mFinnair
Deal found 28/3£571
Fri 3/1017:03DSM - EDI
2 stops56h 17mAir Canada
Tue 14/1009:00EDI - DSM
2 stops41h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3£579
Tue 29/415:08DSM - GLA
2 stops19h 37mBritish Airways
Tue 6/507:00GLA - DSM
2 stops16h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3£584
Mon 12/514:20DSM - EDI
2 stops14h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 19/520:30EDI - DSM
2 stops27h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/3£592
Mon 12/517:27DSM - EDI
2 stops23h 13mFinnair
Mon 19/519:35EDI - DSM
2 stops33h 21mFinnair
Deal found 28/3£620
Mon 18/806:00DSM - EDI
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/911:35EDI - DSM
1 stop14h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3£645
Sun 14/910:15DSM - EDI
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Sun 28/909:00EDI - DSM
2 stops17h 42mDelta
Deal found 28/3£687
Sat 13/918:30DSM - EDI
1 stop31h 30mAir France
Fri 26/909:00EDI - DSM
1 stop19h 22mAir France
Deal found 28/3£690
Thu 11/905:45DSM - EDI
1 stop20h 15mKLM
Wed 24/910:00EDI - DSM
1 stop18h 22mKLM
Deal found 28/3£691

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Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

14:20-15:00

2 stops18h 40m

Inverness

Mon 19/5

15:45-17:43

2 stops31h 58m

£517

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

17:27-18:30

2 stops19h 03m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 19/5

15:25-22:56

2 stops37h 31m

£571

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Tue 29/4

15:08-16:45

2 stops19h 37m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/5

07:00-17:43

2 stops16h 43m

£584

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

14:20-10:40

2 stops14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

20:30-17:43

2 stops27h 13m

£592

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

17:27-22:40

2 stops23h 13m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

19:35-22:56

2 stops33h 21m

£620

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 18/8

11:25-08:25

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

09:00-10:20

2 stops31h 20m

£632

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 18/8

06:00-07:10

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

11:35-20:32

1 stop14h 57m

£645

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

10:17-06:45

2 stops14h 28m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

11:20-20:46

2 stops15h 26m

£684

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 14/9

10:15-08:00

2 stops15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

09:00-20:42

2 stops17h 42m

£687

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sat 13/9

18:30-08:00

1 stop31h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/9

09:00-22:22

1 stop19h 22m

£690

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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 29 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Scotland, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 British Airways (£404), WestJet (£406), and Aer Lingus (£433).

  • 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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