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Flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 10h 07m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 07m
Des Moines to Edinburgh at a glance
Fastest journey10h 07mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Edinburgh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DSM Chicago (ORD) EDI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 39m connection19:15 ORD08:22 EDIUnited Airlines
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) EDI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri19:00 DSM21:49 ATL1h 11m connection23:00 ATL11:32 EDIDelta Air Lines
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) EDI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun14:00 DSM17:16 PHL2h 44m connection20:00 PHL07:01 EDIAllegiant Air + American Airlines
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DSM Boston (BOS) EDI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Mon07:15 DSM10:51 BOS9h 09m connection20:00 BOS06:51 EDIAllegiant Air + Delta Air Lines
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DSM Orlando (MCO) EDI
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,322 km3,926 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 07mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hEdinburgh vs Des Moines
- Currency in Edinburgh
- GBP
- Airports
- DSM → EDI
Flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,322 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Philadelphia (PHL) and Boston (BOS). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Edinburgh?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.
