How long is the flight from London to Des Moines?

Lufthansa, Iberia, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 16h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4197 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Des Moines round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from London to Des Moines is Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £631 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and British Airways, starting at £632 and £640 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from London to Des Moines?

The most popular route from London to Des Moines is London Heathrow - Des Moines. You may also consider London City - Des Moines or London Gatwick - Des Moines.

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

When booking a flight from London to Des Moines, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to DSM?

When flying from London to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

For a flight from London to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London per day. 4 airlines have flights to Des Moines from London on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from London to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on London to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from London to Des Moines?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Des Moines.

Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Des Moines?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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12:15-22:30

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15:11-08:30

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09:15-17:57

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08:00-06:20

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11:00-08:10

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20:40-17:26

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £721). Flying from London to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,224). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Des Moines flights typically cost between £908 and £1,133 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £653 on United Airlines (10 Sept–20 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Des Moines?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from London to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Des Moines?

Minneapolis (MSP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £639.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Des Moines?

Flights via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Des Moines?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andAmerican Airlines from London to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

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10,105 reviews

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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

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10,105 reviews

United Airlines

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10,105 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

695 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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10,105 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,966 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,105 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

British Airways

6.7

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8,178 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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10,105 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from London?
For a flight from London to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London per day. 4 airlines have flights to Des Moines from London on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London to Des Moines?
Lufthansa, Iberia, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 16h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4197 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from London to Des Moines is Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £631 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and British Airways, starting at £632 and £640 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most popular routes from London to Des Moines?
The most popular route from London to Des Moines is London Heathrow - Des Moines. You may also consider London City - Des Moines or London Gatwick - Des Moines.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Des Moines?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £721). Flying from London to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,224). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United Airlines	Cheapest£632	Average£758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£640	Average£876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£773	Average£964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Des Moines flights typically cost between £908 and £1,133 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £653 on United Airlines (10 Sept–20 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Des Moines?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from London to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Des Moines?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Minneapolis (MSP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £639.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Des Moines?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Des Moines?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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London to Des Moines flights typically cost between £908 and £1,133 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £653 on United Airlines (10 Sept–20 Sept).