Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £324

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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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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 7 November 2025.

Thu 27/1109:40LCY - DSM
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/1213:05DSM - LCY
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/11£865
Thu 27/1109:20LCY - DSM
2 stops30h 21mDelta
Mon 1/1211:28DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/11£901
Sat 15/1106:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 53mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 17/1114:17DSM - LHR
2 stops19h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/11£904
Fri 7/1107:50LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 20mAer Lingus
Thu 13/1105:42DSM - LHR
2 stops20h 23mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/11£922
Sat 15/1108:40LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 17/1114:45DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11£1,098
Wed 17/1207:35LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/118:46DSM - LHR
2 stops53h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£1,115
Wed 17/1214:10LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 38mBritish Airways
Sat 3/118:57DSM - LHR
1 stop33h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£1,157

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£575

One-way from

£324

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£785
8/1-22/1
  • 8/1-22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 88h 53m total
  • London to Des Moines
17/12
  • 17/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 13m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 8/1

14:00-13:18

1 stop29h 18m

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

16:30-10:05

2 stops59h 35m

£575

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

18:00-22:17

2 stops34h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

08:30-12:50

3 stops46h 20m

£755

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:20-13:16

2 stops31h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

07:14-07:30

2 stops43h 16m

£820

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

14:10-21:04

1 stop12h 54m

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

11:42-08:15

1 stop14h 33m

£829

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

06:35-17:47

2 stops17h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

15:35-11:15

1 stop13h 40m

£831

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 8/1

11:20-15:44

2 stops34h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

07:40-07:30

2 stops17h 50m

£852

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 27/11

09:40-17:25

2 stops37h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

13:05-16:40

2 stops21h 35m

£865

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 27/11

09:20-09:41

2 stops30h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

11:28-08:50

2 stops15h 22m

£901

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 8/1

09:20-20:54

2 stops17h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

10:21-07:15

2 stops14h 54m

£949

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 17/12

07:35-22:29

2 stops20h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

18:46-06:30

2 stops53h 44m

£1,115

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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 31 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 £195). Flying from London to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of £692). 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 7 November 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.

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 £570.

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 7 November 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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

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

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

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

    American Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 12h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 02m. 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 £195 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Finnair, starting at £484 and £572 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?

  • 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 £195). Flying from London to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of £692). 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£195Average£786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£484Average£902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£572Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£620Average£1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£663Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£950Average£1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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