How long is the flight from London to Des Moines?

Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and Iberia can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 18h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 47m. 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 British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £787 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at £791. British Airways is priced at 19% 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 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. 2 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £793). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,182). 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 £770 and £1,396 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £588 on Scandinavian Airlines (1 Feb–14 Feb).

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

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from London to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

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

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £714.

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 Virgin Atlantic,American Airlines, andBritish Airways 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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Edwin,May 2026

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

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Edwin,May 2026

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

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

British Airways

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1 / 20

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Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

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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. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from London on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London to Des Moines?
Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and Iberia can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 18h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 47m. 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 British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £787 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at £791. British Airways is priced at 19% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £793). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,182). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London to Des Moines flights typically cost between £770 and £1,396 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £588 on Scandinavian Airlines (1 Feb–14 Feb).

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

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Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from London to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

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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.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £714.

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

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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.

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London to Des Moines flights typically cost between £770 and £1,396 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £588 on Scandinavian Airlines (1 Feb–14 Feb).