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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £629

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Des Moines are usually found in March or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 24 October 2025.

Fri 7/1106:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 13/1114:17DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 13mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/10£629
Sun 7/1208:25LGW - DSM
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:05DSM - LGW
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£782
Fri 7/1106:30LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 02mLufthansa
Thu 13/1118:50DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 22/10£821
Wed 5/1112:05LHR - DSM
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1117:14DSM - LHR
1 stop34h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/10£829
Sun 7/1209:00LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1215:17DSM - LHR
1 stop32h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/10£830
Sat 6/1209:00LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1211:35DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/10£835
Fri 5/1209:00LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1211:35DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/10£838
Fri 5/1211:35LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 13mLufthansa
Fri 12/1215:17DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 20/10£846
Thu 27/1107:45LCY - DSM
2 stops32h 35mDelta
Mon 1/1211:28DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 22mDelta
Deal found 22/10£886
Sun 7/1217:15LCY - DSM
2 stops34h 22mLufthansa
Sun 14/1218:50DSM - LCY
2 stops16h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 23/10£973

Cheap 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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£778

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£857
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 06m total
  • London to Des Moines
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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

09:00-21:51

2 stops18h 51m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

07:15-07:30

1 stop19h 15m

£778

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sun 7/12

08:25-22:29

2 stops20h 04m

Des Moines

Sun 14/12

07:05-09:15

2 stops20h 10m

£782

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

11:20-12:30

2 stops31h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 8/3

14:07-07:30

2 stops36h 23m

£793

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

14:10-21:56

1 stop13h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

12:53-06:55

1 stop13h 02m

£806

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

06:50-19:39

3 stops18h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

07:00-12:50

3 stops24h 50m

£820

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

06:30-21:32

2 stops21h 02m

Des Moines

Thu 13/11

18:50-11:15

1 stop10h 25m

£821

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

13:00-20:53

1 stop13h 53m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

12:00-20:10

2 stops50h 10m

£821

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 5/11

12:05-22:20

1 stop16h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 9/11

17:14-09:40

1 stop34h 26m

£829

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

09:00-21:37

2 stops18h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 14/12

17:15-09:40

1 stop34h 25m

£830

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 6/12

09:00-21:37

2 stops18h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

11:35-07:55

1 stop14h 20m

£835

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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 17 October 2025.

Booking 59 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 £191). Flying from London to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of £679). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Des Moines at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 £560.

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 24 October 2025.
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
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
670 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,518 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,469 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,333 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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

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

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 13h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 24m. 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 £191 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Finnair, starting at £475 and £538 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 76% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £191). Flying from London to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of £679). 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 6 airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£191Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£475Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£538Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£609Average£1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£650Average£796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£933Average£1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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