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Flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 11h 36m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 36m
EDIDSMORD

Edinburgh to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey11h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Des Moines

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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EDI Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat11:30 EDI13:50 ORD2h 10m connection16:00 ORD17:06 DSMUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 36m
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EDI Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Thu09:15 EDI12:47 ATL1h 13m connection14:00 ATL14:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 39m
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EDI Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 10m
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EDI Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~14h 10m
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EDI New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 05m
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EDI Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 00m
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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
11h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hDes Moines vs Edinburgh
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
EDI → DSM

Flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Des Moines?
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 Edinburgh to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,322 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Philadelphia (PHL) and Orlando (MCO). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Des Moines?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 6 hours behind Edinburgh.

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