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£385+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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— DSM
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Fri 6/314:00
LGW
-
DSM
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/310:26
DSM
-
LGW
1 stop18h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£575
Thu 10/919:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops32h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/914:15
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops21h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/1£621
Wed 25/209:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 1/311:30
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop14h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1£697
Fri 6/309:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 9/318:49
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£699
Sat 7/309:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 14/318:49
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop30h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£700
Fri 6/308:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops15h 38m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/314:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops14h 41m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£708
Fri 6/313:35
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop14h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/314:04
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£710
Fri 6/314:00
LGW
-
DSM
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/320:21
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops32h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£724
Fri 6/318:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops33h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/314:04
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops22h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£787
Wed 25/207:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops16h 29m
Iberia
Sun 1/313:38
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops37h 12m
Iberia
Deal found 18/1£817
Fri 6/307:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops20h 30m
Iberia
Wed 11/313:38
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops19h 27m
Iberia
Deal found 20/1£981
Tue 2/609:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops14h 18m
Lufthansa
Thu 11/611:30
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops24h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/1£1,006

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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 21 January 2026.

Return from

£575

One-way from

£385

Popular in

December

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Average price

£835
6/3-9/3
  • 6/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 59m total
  • London to Des Moines
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 42m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

14:00-09:25

1 stop25h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

10:26-10:00

1 stop18h 34m

£575

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

09:00-21:41

2 stops18h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

11:30-07:55

1 stop14h 25m

£697

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

09:00-21:40

2 stops18h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

18:49-11:15

1 stop11h 26m

£699

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

09:00-21:40

2 stops18h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 11/3

11:26-11:15

1 stop18h 49m

£699

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

09:00-21:40

2 stops18h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 14/3

18:49-05:55

1 stop30h 06m

£700

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

08:30-18:08

2 stops15h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

14:04-09:45

2 stops14h 41m

£708

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

10:25-17:47

1 stop13h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 21/2

18:55-11:15

1 stop10h 20m

£711

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

07:40-21:40

1 stop20h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 14/3

18:49-05:55

1 stop30h 06m

£720

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

14:00-09:25

1 stop25h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 11/3

20:21-10:00

2 stops32h 39m

£724

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 6/3

18:15-21:40

2 stops33h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

14:04-17:40

2 stops22h 36m

£787

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Best time to book a flight to Des Moines

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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 16 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Des Moines is 27 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 17 hours 46 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, Finnair and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways
British Airways
From £445
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £645
Finnair
Finnair
From £518
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £184

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 21 January 2026.
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
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,189 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,736 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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 (13 hours 37 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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