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Cheap flights to Des Moines from £463

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — DSM
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Des Moines in 2024

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 9 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£727

Return from

£576

One-way from

£463
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to Des Moines
One-way flight from London to Des Moines (DSM)

Cheap flights to Des Moines in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Des Moines in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 9 May 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Des Moines in May and June 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Sat 22/613:00LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 14mFinnair
Thu 4/709:35DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 45mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£629
Sun 23/612:15LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 28mFinnair
Sat 6/706:45DSM - LHR
1 stop20h 40mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£659
Fri 17/516:25LHR - DSM
1 stop30h 33mFinnair
Thu 30/514:48DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 17mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£777
Wed 5/614:45LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 14mFinnair
Tue 11/606:54DSM - LHR
1 stop23h 16mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£785
Sat 22/616:00LHR - DSM
2 stops24h 30mLufthansa
Thu 4/715:25DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 8/5£814
Fri 17/509:20LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 30/505:33DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/5£821
Fri 17/506:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 56mDelta
Thu 30/506:30DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/5£827
Fri 17/508:40LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/506:40DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5£840
Mon 17/606:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/705:50DSM - LHR
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£842

Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Des Moines in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data were last updated on 9 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Des Moines in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 14/910:30LHR - DSM
1 stop19h 15mFinnair
Sat 21/914:56DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 54mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£576
Sat 22/613:00LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 14mFinnair
Thu 4/709:35DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 45mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£629
Sun 23/612:15LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 28mFinnair
Sat 6/706:45DSM - LHR
1 stop20h 40mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£659
Thu 14/1115:00LGW - DSM
2 stops36h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 18/1106:02DSM - LGW
2 stops20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5£749
Thu 14/1111:25LGW - DSM
2 stops40h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 18/1107:15DSM - LGW
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5£752
Thu 14/1111:45LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 18/1106:30DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/5£764
Thu 14/1111:45LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 18/1114:14DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/5£767
Fri 17/516:25LHR - DSM
1 stop30h 33mFinnair
Thu 30/514:48DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 17mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£777
Thu 14/1109:55LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 18/1114:09DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/5£779

Flights to Des Moines departing soon

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Browse some of the flights available to Des Moines departing last-minute. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Fri 17/516:25LHR - DSM
1 stop30h 33mFinnair
Thu 30/514:48DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 17mFinnair
Deal found 8/5£777
Fri 17/509:20LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 30/505:33DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/5£821
Fri 17/506:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 56mDelta
Thu 30/506:30DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/5£827
Fri 17/508:40LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/506:40DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5£840
Fri 17/508:30LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/517:40DSM - LHR
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£1,023
Fri 17/509:20LCY - DSM
2 stops17h 33mKLM
Thu 30/512:04DSM - LCY
2 stops13h 11mKLM
Deal found 8/5£1,039
Fri 17/506:40LHR - DSM
3 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:30DSM - LHR
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£1,374
Fri 17/506:40LHR - DSM
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:30DSM - LHR
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£4,278
Fri 17/507:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 34mBritish Airways
Thu 30/515:36DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5£6,235

One-way flights to Des Moines

Explore one-way flight options to Des Moines for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 876,925 searches and data was last updated on 9 May 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Des Moines. Those seeking round-trip flights to Des Moines should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Fri 7/606:45LHR - DSM
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£463
Fri 7/614:10LHR - DSM
2 stops36h 52mWestJet
Deal found 8/5£472
Wed 11/906:55LHR - DSM
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£1,652
Fri 7/612:45LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 38mDelta
Deal found 8/5£2,063
Wed 11/907:40LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 24mAer Lingus
Deal found 9/5£2,182
Wed 11/908:30LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 9/5£5,702
Wed 11/909:15LCY - DSM
2 stops14h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 9/5£7,268
Wed 11/920:40LGW - DSM
2 stops27h 24mIberia
Deal found 9/5£8,613

Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Des Moines is currently £3,552 while a return flight costs £798. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Des Moines (average of £655). Flying to Des Moines in July will prove the most costly (average of £849). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£577

February

£568

March

£524

April

£583

May

£644

June

£655

July

£680

August

£583

September

£568

October

£593

November

£547

December

£545

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

-5 - 25 °C

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).

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 to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Des Moines is 50 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Des Moines?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Des Moines should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 9 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa to Des Moines to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.9
Good
1,590 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,378 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.7
Good
738 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.6
Good
1,778 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,778 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

The state capital of Iowa, Des Moines is a charming city with exceptional food, a huge array of historic buildings, great shopping and outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The historical side to the city will occupy many days of sightseeing. From the ornately designed Capitol building, to the beauty of Salisbury House and the fascinating exhibits of the State Historical Society Museum, visitors can easily learn about how the city came to be.

There are plenty of other cultural attractions as well. Wander around the Science Centre of Iowa, with its planetarium and interactive child-friendly exhibits, or take in the superb collection of 20th century masterpieces at the Des Moines Art Centre – featuring world-famous artists like Hopper, O’Keefe and Johns. June also sees the city stage a fantastic Arts Festival, with a programme of open air performances.

Food is a big part of the town’s appeal. That may be because Des Moines is at the heart of one of the world’s great farming regions. Visit in July to sample every local delicacy at Taste of Des Moines or dine at eateries serving everything from tacos to hefty burgers.

There are family-friendly attractions as well, such as Adventureland, with its massive swimming pool and vast array of slides, as well as Gray’s Lake where families can race pedalos and canoes.

More serious water sports are catered for at sites like Saylorville Lake, which offers exceptional fishing. Other sports can be enjoyed at Sleepy Hollow Park with different seasonal options to experience such as snowboarding and beach volleyball.

Des Moines is also a jumping off point to visit Iowa’s most beautiful sights, such as the rolling Loess Hills and the eerie Maquoketa Caves. But with so much to do, you may never want to leave the city.

[h2]When is the best time to visit Des Moines (US, IA)?[/h2]

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.

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 does DSM mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like DSM are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • 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 28 minutes).

  • Does Des Moines Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines Airport?

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

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