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£351+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Des Moines in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 August 2026.

Sat 24/1006:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 53m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 28/1015:03
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops22h 27m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/7£575
Sun 13/919:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops32h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 18/914:34
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops17h 01m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/7£581
Tue 24/1117:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops35h 34m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/1214:58
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops20h 42m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/7£583
Fri 4/1206:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 54m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/1214:58
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops20h 42m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/7£585
Sun 18/1011:05
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop16h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 24/1013:26
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/7£661
Thu 10/908:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops39h 42m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/913:24
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 06m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/7£740
Mon 16/1110:00
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops18h 34m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 1/1210:21
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops23h 24m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/7£778
Mon 16/1109:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops19h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1220:15
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops31h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/7£781
Thu 10/909:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops14h 42m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/913:24
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops22h 31m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/7£795
Tue 24/1118:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops29h 08m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/1211:30
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops24h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/7£804
Mon 14/920:40
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops26h 46m
Iberia
Mon 21/914:29
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops14h 21m
Iberia
Deal found 31/7£828
Thu 17/917:00
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops31h 09m
Air France
Sun 20/914:34
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops37h 06m
Air France
Deal found 28/7£850

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Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2026, 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 2 August 2026.

Return from

£575

One-way from

£351

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Average price

£1,083
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 24/10-28/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • London to Des Moines
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  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 26m total
  • London to Des Moines
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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

06:40-22:34

2 stops21h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 7/12

14:58-17:40

2 stops20h 42m

£583

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

17:00-22:34

2 stops35h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

14:58-17:40

2 stops20h 42m

£591

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

06:40-22:26

3 stops21h 46m

Des Moines

Fri 18/9

14:34-16:00

2 stops19h 26m

£725

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

06:50-17:23

2 stops16h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

15:15-12:00

1 stop14h 45m

£769

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

07:25-17:57

2 stops16h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 21/9

15:22-13:00

2 stops15h 38m

£783

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 14/9

08:30-17:57

2 stops15h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 21/9

13:23-08:30

1 stop13h 07m

£784

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

07:30-20:32

2 stops19h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 7/12

15:15-07:55

1 stop10h 40m

£798

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:50-17:57

2 stops17h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

08:00-07:15

3 stops17h 15m

£800

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Tue 24/11

18:15-17:23

2 stops29h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

11:30-17:40

2 stops24h 10m

£804
Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

08:00-17:23

2 stops14h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

11:23-06:40

2 stops13h 17m

£811

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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 16 hours 20 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 United Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £581
British Airways
British Airways
From £644
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £629
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £694

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

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 2 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

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
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

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
10,062 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

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
11,845 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

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
8,173 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

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
8,137 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

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 (14 hours 42 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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