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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh from $476

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:21 am - 10:40 am
DSM
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EDI
18h 19m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:50 am - 9:24 pm
EDI
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DSM
21h 34m2 stops
$568Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:26 am - 9:35 pm
DSM
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EDI
28h 09m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:00 pm - 9:17 pm
EDI
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DSM
34h 17m2 stops
$570Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Lufthansa Logo
8:00 am - 7:55 am
DSM
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EDI
17h 55m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:25 am - 10:55 am
EDI
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DSM
31h 30m2 stops
$597Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:16 pm - 9:35 pm
DSM
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EDI
22h 19m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:50 am - 9:24 pm
EDI
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DSM
21h 34m2 stops
$599Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:26 am - 11:10 pm
DSM
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EDI
29h 44m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:00 pm - 8:49 pm
EDI
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DSM
33h 49m2 stops
$605Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:30 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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EDI
17h 40m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 am - 10:29 pm
EDI
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DSM
22h 29m2 stops
$606Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:55 am
DSM
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EDI
17h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 10:30 pm
EDI
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DSM
19h 05m2 stops
$620United Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 10:40 am
DSM
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EDI
17h 14m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:54 pm
EDI
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DSM
15h 54m2 stops
$622Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
KLM Logo
10:21 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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EDI
17h 49m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:00 pm - 8:49 pm
EDI
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DSM
33h 49m2 stops
$624KLM
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
KLM Logo
10:21 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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EDI
17h 49m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:00 pm - 8:49 pm
EDI
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DSM
33h 49m2 stops
$625KLM
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

Virgin Atlantic flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh

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Virgin Atlantic
Feb 2
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
18h 19m
2 stops
EDI10:40 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Feb 9
EDI5:50 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
21h 34m
2 stops
DSM9:24 pmDes Moines
$568
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Virgin Atlantic
Feb 4
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
28h 09m
2 stops
EDI9:35 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
Feb 11
EDI5:00 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
34h 17m
2 stops
DSM9:17 pmDes Moines
$570
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Virgin Atlantic
Feb 2
DSM5:16 pmDes Moines
22h 19m
2 stops
EDI9:35 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
Feb 9
EDI5:50 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
21h 34m
2 stops
DSM9:24 pmDes Moines
$599
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Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Our best Lufthansa deals on Des Moines to Edinburgh flight tickets
Lufthansa
Feb 2
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
17h 55m
2 stops
EDI7:55 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Feb 9
EDI9:25 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
31h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:55 amDes Moines
$597
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Lufthansa
Jun 20
DSM6:45 pmDes Moines
31h 40m
1 stop
EDI8:25 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
Jul 2
EDI11:30 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
17h 22m
1 stop
DSM10:52 pmDes Moines
$1,386
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Lufthansa
May 24
DSM6:45 pmDes Moines
15h 45m
2 stops
EDI4:30 pmEdinburgh Turnhouse
Jun 7
EDI6:10 amEdinburgh Turnhouse
20h 46m
2 stops
DSM8:56 pmDes Moines
$4,362
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
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Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

10:21 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

5:50 am-9:24 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$568

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

11:26 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/11

5:00 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops34h 17m

$570

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

8:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

9:25 am-10:55 am

2 stops31h 30m

$597

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

5:16 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/9

5:50 am-9:24 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$599

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

11:26 am-11:10 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/12

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$605

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

10:30 am-10:10 am

2 stops17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$606

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

8:20 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/8

9:25 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$620

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

11:26 am-10:40 am

2 stops17h 14m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/10

11:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops15h 54m

$622

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

10:21 am-10:10 am

2 stops17h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/12

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$624

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

10:21 am-10:10 am

2 stops17h 49m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/12

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$625

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Edinburgh is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $899. Flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,162. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Edinburgh?

Our data shows that the cheapest Des Moines to Edinburgh flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Edinburgh in the afternoon for as low as $970. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,168 on average. Flights to Edinburgh from Des Moines in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh

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Cheap Des Moines to Edinburgh (DSM to EDI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh takes 14h 45m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Edinburgh.
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  • How far is Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse by plane?

    A flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh Turnhouse will travel around 3925.4 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 14h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Edinburgh?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Edinburgh

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $687Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,109 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $738Free CancellationRating
7.2
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $753Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,607 reviews
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