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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Birmingham from £517

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHX
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham (BHX). 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 4 July 2025.

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£517
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 03m total
  • Des Moines to Birmingham
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Wed 13/815:49DSM - BHX
2 stops21h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 20/808:10BHX - DSM
2 stops21h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7£517
Wed 13/813:45DSM - BHX
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 20/813:05BHX - DSM
3 stops38h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7£591
Thu 14/810:18DSM - BHX
2 stops16h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 21/810:20BHX - DSM
2 stops18h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/7£593
Sun 17/811:23DSM - BHX
2 stops28h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/818:40BHX - DSM
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£643
Thu 14/811:25DSM - BHX
3 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Thu 21/805:55BHX - DSM
3 stops17h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 3/7£799

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Des Moines

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Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Wed 13/8

15:49-19:45

2 stops21h 56m

Birmingham

Wed 20/8

08:10-23:17

2 stops21h 07m

£517

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Wed 13/8

13:45-12:15

2 stops16h 30m

Birmingham

Wed 20/8

13:05-21:45

3 stops38h 40m

£591

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Thu 14/8

10:18-08:30

2 stops16h 12m

Birmingham

Thu 21/8

10:20-22:39

2 stops18h 19m

£593

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Sun 17/8

11:23-21:25

2 stops28h 02m

Birmingham

Sun 24/8

18:40-22:43

2 stops34h 03m

£643

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Thu 14/8

11:25-12:15

3 stops18h 50m

Birmingham

Thu 21/8

05:55-17:14

3 stops17h 19m

£799

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Deals found on 3/7

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham (average of £83). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
652 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,844 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Birmingham round-trip from £517. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £591, and Virgin Atlantic, from £593.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham (average of £83). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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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