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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £339

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2026.

Mon 23/1106:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 27/1111:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops25h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/6£709
Tue 24/1111:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 29/1119:05
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6£721
Fri 2/1006:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/1111:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops25h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/6£727
Mon 23/1107:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops15h 53m
Lufthansa
Fri 27/1118:45
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£738
Fri 2/1011:25
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop18h 34m
Lufthansa
Fri 6/1113:05
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£742
Mon 23/1111:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 26/1116:02
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6£743
Thu 10/911:25
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop15h 01m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/915:11
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 19m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/6£744
Thu 24/906:50
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 28/908:00
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6£748
Thu 10/909:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops14h 42m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/918:55
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops17h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£757
Fri 19/614:00
LGW
-
DSM
1 stop36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/912:44
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£758
Thu 22/1009:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops18h 08m
Lufthansa
Mon 26/1015:15
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops13h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£784
Thu 9/709:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops18h 07m
Lufthansa
Thu 16/711:23
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops15h 17m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£785

Find flight deals from London to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£709

One-way from

£339

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,016
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/11-27/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • London to Des Moines
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 34m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

06:40-22:29

2 stops21h 49m

Des Moines

Fri 6/11

11:04-18:30

2 stops25h 26m

£727
Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

08:00-17:57

1 stop15h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

13:27-09:40

1 stop14h 13m

£742

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

06:50-17:33

2 stops16h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 28/9

08:00-07:15

3 stops17h 15m

£748

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 10/9

09:15-17:57

2 stops14h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

18:55-17:55

2 stops17h 00m

£757

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:40-22:26

3 stops21h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

11:28-17:40

2 stops24h 12m

£762

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

10:25-22:26

2 stops18h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

17:59-16:00

2 stops16h 01m

£800

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 3/7

09:15-22:56

2 stops19h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 3/8

18:50-17:55

2 stops17h 05m

£816

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 9/7

12:20-00:01

2 stops17h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 16/7

07:04-06:50

2 stops17h 46m

£837

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 2/10

20:15-16:44

2 stops26h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 6/11

10:55-08:10

2 stops15h 15m

£843

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

20:40-19:21

2 stops28h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 28/9

17:56-20:00

2 stops20h 04m

£843

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Best time to book a flight from London to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Des Moines?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £158). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £786). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Des Moines?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Des Moines?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from London to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Des Moines?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £713.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Des Moines?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Des Moines?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated 10 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from London to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,808 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,636 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,053 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,036 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from London?

    For a flight from London to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from London on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from London to Des Moines?

    Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 15h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4176 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £191 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Lufthansa, starting at £448 and £607 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Des Moines?

    The most popular route from London to Des Moines is London Heathrow - Des Moines. You may also consider London City - Des Moines or London Gatwick - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £158). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £786). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£191Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£448Average£885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£607Average£978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£649Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£671Average£929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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