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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Birmingham from £344

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHX
23 Jul — 30 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£546

One-way from

£344
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 34m total
  • Des Moines to Birmingham
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 50m 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 18 July 2025.

Mon 1/913:10DSM - BHX
2 stops27h 25mLufthansa
Mon 8/918:05BHX - DSM
2 stops29h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 18/7£546
Mon 1/915:49DSM - BHX
2 stops21h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/908:10BHX - DSM
2 stops21h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/7£561
Mon 1/915:25DSM - BHX
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/909:30BHX - DSM
2 stops44h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7£584
Mon 1/908:00DSM - BHX
3 stops18h 40mAir Canada
Mon 8/905:55BHX - DSM
3 stops21h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 18/7£734
Sun 24/813:10DSM - BHX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/819:40BHX - DSM
3 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£834
Fri 25/717:23DSM - BHX
2 stops14h 17mDelta
Fri 8/806:00BHX - DSM
2 stops20h 33mDelta
Deal found 17/7£842

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Des Moines

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Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Mon 1/9

13:10-22:35

2 stops27h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 8/9

18:05-17:14

2 stops29h 09m

£546

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Mon 1/9

15:49-19:45

2 stops21h 56m

Birmingham

Mon 8/9

08:10-23:13

2 stops21h 03m

£561

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Mon 1/9

15:25-17:15

2 stops19h 50m

Birmingham

Mon 8/9

09:30-23:41

2 stops44h 11m

£584

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Mon 1/9

08:00-08:40

3 stops18h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 8/9

05:55-21:45

3 stops21h 50m

£734

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Sun 24/8

13:10-17:15

2 stops22h 05m

Birmingham

Sun 31/8

19:40-17:14

3 stops27h 34m

£834

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Sun 31/8

15:25-17:15

2 stops43h 50m

£344

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHX

DSMBHX

Des Moines

Sat 30/8

11:35-16:50

3 stops23h 15m

£453

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/7

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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 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, andAir Canada. 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
8,865 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,865 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
8,865 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,743 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,865 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,216 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,865 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 £546. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from £561, and United Airlines, from £584.

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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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