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£437+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

— DSM
28 Sep — 5 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Des Moines in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Des Moines

Tue 13/1006:40 -
2 stops21h 53m
Tue 20/1015:03 -
2 stops18h 57m
Deal found 28/8£567
Fri 16/1006:40 -
2 stops21h 53m
Wed 28/1011:27 -
2 stops25h 13m
Deal found 24/8£568
Sun 25/1006:40 -
2 stops20h 53m
Fri 30/1015:03 -
2 stops19h 57m
Deal found 28/8£621
Sun 4/1019:30 -
2 stops32h 56m
Sat 10/1011:27 -
2 stops28h 13m
Deal found 28/8£629
Thu 10/906:40 -
2 stops21h 46m
Thu 24/914:34 -
2 stops25h 06m
Deal found 29/8£693
Fri 20/1112:35 -
1 stop34h 39m
Mon 30/1113:26 -
1 stop35h 24m
Deal found 25/8£698
Tue 24/1108:45 -
2 stops19h 10m
Wed 9/1213:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 24/8£705
Tue 24/1118:15 -
2 stops29h 13m
Wed 9/1218:45 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 24/8£736
Tue 24/1120:05 -
2 stops28h 02m
Wed 9/1211:01 -
2 stops15h 09m
Deal found 28/8£812
Tue 24/1110:00 -
2 stops18h 35m
Wed 9/1211:01 -
2 stops15h 59m
Deal found 28/8£815
Thu 24/909:15 -
2 stops14h 33m
Thu 1/1013:24 -
2 stops22h 31m
Deal found 27/8£841
Sun 25/1012:35 -
1 stop27h 27m
Fri 30/1020:30 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 28/8£847

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Return from

£567

One-way from

£437

Popular in

December

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Average price

£1,123
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  • 13/10-20/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • London to Des Moines
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  • 16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 12m total
  • London to Des Moines
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LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

07:05-22:33

3 stops21h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 20/10

15:03-17:40

2 stops20h 37m

£602

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 16/10

06:40-22:33

3 stops21h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 28/10

11:27-17:40

2 stops25h 13m

£605

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

06:40-22:33

2 stops20h 53m

Des Moines

Fri 30/10

15:03-16:00

2 stops19h 57m

£621

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:40-22:26

2 stops21h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

14:34-21:40

2 stops25h 06m

£694

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

08:45-21:55

2 stops19h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

13:15-12:00

1 stop16h 45m

£705

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

11:40-10:01

2 stops28h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

13:26-06:50

1 stop35h 24m

£729

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

07:25-17:48

2 stops16h 23m

Des Moines

Fri 16/10

11:27-06:55

2 stops13h 28m

£741

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 16/10

06:30-17:48

2 stops17h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 28/10

11:23-07:55

1 stop15h 32m

£744
Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

06:50-17:28

2 stops16h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

15:24-10:05

2 stops12h 41m

£755

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 3/2

09:00-19:25

2 stops16h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 6/2

06:15-07:55

1 stop19h 40m

£758

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from London to Des Moines takes 14 hours 56 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 British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £578
British Airways
British Airways
From £640
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £165
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £711

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

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

Rainfall in Des Moines 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andAmerican 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,027 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,194 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,135 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 (12 hours 16 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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