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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £410

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Mon 30/1107:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1219:05
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£742
Mon 2/309:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 9/315:28
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops13h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£794
Mon 2/311:10
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 31m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/314:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops38h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2£804
Mon 2/311:45
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops40h 34m
Iberia
Mon 9/313:37
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops24h 23m
Iberia
Deal found 2/2£815
Wed 25/206:35
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops23h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 1/317:03
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop34h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£825
Thu 19/307:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops19h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 26/307:15
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop19h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£829
Thu 10/908:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 42m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/913:05
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/2£835
Thu 19/312:30
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops29h 37m
American Airlines
Thu 26/307:00
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops19h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2£877
Mon 30/1106:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops17h 45m
Aer Lingus
Tue 1/1209:04
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops17h 31m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 1/2£904
Wed 25/207:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops20h 29m
Iberia
Sun 1/310:04
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops22h 31m
Iberia
Deal found 2/2£923
Thu 10/909:10
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops16h 51m
Aer Lingus
Thu 24/907:34
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops19h 01m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 3/2£942
Wed 25/211:45
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops40h 34m
Iberia
Sun 1/310:04
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops26h 56m
Iberia
Deal found 2/2£950

Find flight deals from London to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£794

One-way from

£410

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£794
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  • 2/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 32h 38m total
  • London to Des Moines
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1/5
  • 1/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 02m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

09:00-21:41

2 stops18h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

18:49-11:15

1 stop11h 26m

£794

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

11:10-21:41

2 stops16h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

14:04-09:40

2 stops38h 36m

£804

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

11:45-22:19

2 stops40h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

13:37-19:00

2 stops24h 23m

£815

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

06:35-23:43

2 stops23h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

17:03-09:40

1 stop34h 37m

£825

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

07:30-21:40

2 stops19h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 26/3

07:15-07:30

1 stop19h 15m

£829

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

12:30-13:07

2 stops29h 37m

Des Moines

Thu 26/3

07:00-07:30

2 stops19h 30m

£877

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Wed 25/2

07:50-22:19

2 stops20h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

10:04-14:35

2 stops22h 31m

£923

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 25/2

11:45-22:19

2 stops40h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

10:04-19:00

2 stops26h 56m

£950

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

20:40-17:59

2 stops27h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 4/6

13:45-10:50

2 stops15h 05m

£1,009

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Tue 2/6

09:15-21:12

2 stops17h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

13:05-17:55

2 stops22h 50m

£1,108

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Best time to book a flight from London to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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 30 January 2026.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £186). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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?

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 85% 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.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £546.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 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 Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

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 4 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
1,357 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
1,357 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
9,235 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
7,759 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

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
7,714 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,357 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from London on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from London to Des Moines?

    United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Iberia can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 16h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4176 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £181 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Finnair, starting at £438 and £564 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 78% 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 Gatwick - Des Moines or London City - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £186). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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United AirlinesCheapest£181Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£438Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£564Average£807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£593Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£634Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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