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£502+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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— DSM
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Thu 4/1211:20LGW - DSM
2 stops33h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1215:18DSM - LGW
2 stops34h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11£832
Tue 30/1213:00LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 44mKLM
Tue 6/112:04DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 41mKLM
Deal found 15/11£867
Wed 31/1212:05LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/111:30DSM - LHR
2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£877
Tue 30/1206:50LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/111:30DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£889
Tue 30/1213:00LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 44mDelta
Tue 6/112:04DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 41mDelta
Deal found 15/11£894
Thu 25/1213:25LHR - DSM
3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1219:30DSM - LHR
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£901
Mon 29/1206:50LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/118:46DSM - LHR
2 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11£915
Mon 29/1212:15LHR - DSM
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/108:00DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£974
Thu 25/1209:00LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1218:46DSM - LHR
1 stop31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11£982
Mon 29/1207:55LHR - DSM
1 stop16h 10mLufthansa
Mon 5/118:46DSM - LHR
1 stop29h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11£984
Tue 30/1207:45LCY - DSM
2 stops18h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 6/112:04DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11£1,075
Thu 27/1108:40LCY - DSM
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Mon 1/1206:17DSM - LCY
2 stops18h 58mDelta
Deal found 13/11£1,129

Flights to Des Moines in 2025

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 16 November 2025.

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Popular in

December

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March

Average price

£755
13/3-21/3
  • 13/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 13/3

14:00-09:36

1 stop24h 36m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

10:26-10:05

1 stop18h 39m

£502

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

06:15-21:52

2 stops20h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

17:15-06:25

1 stop32h 10m

£749

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:20-22:23

2 stops41h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

07:14-07:30

2 stops43h 16m

£822

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

08:30-21:45

2 stops19h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

18:49-11:15

1 stop11h 26m

£831

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 4/12

11:20-14:33

2 stops33h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

15:18-07:30

2 stops34h 12m

£832

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

07:30-18:34

2 stops17h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 14/3

18:20-10:25

1 stop11h 05m

£837

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

08:30-21:50

2 stops19h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 18/1

15:04-07:30

1 stop34h 26m

£838

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

07:30-21:52

2 stops19h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

14:48-08:35

1 stop12h 47m

£844

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

12:05-22:44

1 stop16h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

15:34-07:55

1 stop11h 21m

£852

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

09:00-21:45

2 stops17h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 21/3

06:12-06:40

2 stops19h 28m

£855

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines

When is the best time to book a flight to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights to Des Moines is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from London to Des Moines takes 22 hours 41 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Des Moines are Finnair, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Finnair
Finnair
From £521
British Airways
British Airways
From £481
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £658
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £194

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Des Moines are United Airlines, British Airways and Finnair.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 16 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,528 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

FAQs about flying to Des Moines

Getting around Des Moines

Renting a car provides great flexibility (but beware of icy conditions during the winter). The city is known to be quite cycle-friendly as well, and the bus network will let you take your bikes on board, making it possible to access most parts of town without a rental car. Taxis are always available to book, but don’t rely on being able to hail them.

Des Moines airport overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 5km (3 miles) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.

In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.

Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.

Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.

  • When is the best time to fly to Des Moines?

    If you are seeking a cultural holiday, then there is really no bad time to go to Des Moines. For outdoor activities, summer is the best time to visit (between June and September), although there are snow-based activities available as well. A trip in June may balance lower prices with outdoor festivals and good conditions for hiking and boating.

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

    For a flight to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Des Moines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Des Moines, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Des Moines have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 mi away from Des Moines).

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