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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £357

LON — DSM
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Des Moines

Thu 3/1219:30 -
2 stops33h 08m
Mon 7/1214:58 -
2 stops19h 02m
Deal found 21/10£579
Sat 26/1217:00 -
2 stops35h 38m
Sun 10/111:04 -
2 stops40h 16m
Deal found 20/10£584
Tue 24/1117:00 -
2 stops35h 35m
Wed 9/1214:58 -
2 stops20h 42m
Deal found 19/10£600
Sun 6/1206:40 -
2 stops21h 58m
Sun 13/1214:58 -
2 stops20h 42m
Deal found 22/10£691
Fri 18/1206:40 -
2 stops21h 58m
Wed 23/1215:45 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 22/10£691
Tue 24/1115:00 -
2 stops25h 32m
Wed 9/1215:20 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 22/10£771
Thu 3/1211:10 -
2 stops16h 15m
Mon 7/1218:18 -
1 stop31h 37m
Deal found 21/10£775
Sun 6/1207:30 -
2 stops17h 49m
Sun 13/1213:15 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 22/10£777
Thu 3/1213:00 -
2 stops16h 15m
Mon 7/1217:15 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 21/10£785
Thu 3/1211:15 -
2 stops29h 43m
Thu 10/1207:00 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 19/10£860
Thu 3/1210:00 -
2 stops18h 38m
Mon 7/1211:01 -
2 stops15h 59m
Deal found 21/10£877
Sat 26/1210:00 -
2 stops38h 03m
Sat 9/113:00 -
2 stops38h 00m
Deal found 20/10£1,078

Find flight deals from London to Des Moines

Round-trip from

£556

One-way from

£357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£847
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 16/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • London to Des Moines
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20/1-31/12
  • 20/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 34m total
  • London to Des Moines
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 20/1

09:45-13:19

3 stops33h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£357

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sun 22/11

09:40-13:37

3 stops57h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£377

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Tue 24/11

07:25-14:00

3 stops36h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£442

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

06:00-14:18

2 stops38h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£455

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 24/11

14:50-19:33

3 stops58h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

09:00-14:00

3 stops59h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£461

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

10:45-14:00

3 stops57h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£491

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

14:50-13:55

3 stops53h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£502

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Tue 10/11

16:35-20:04

3 stops57h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£535

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

21:35-15:25

2 stops47h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£564

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Best time to book a flight from London to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 £823). Flying from London to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,178). 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 £806 and £852 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £561 on Scandinavian Airlines (16 Feb–25 Feb).

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?

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £712.

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,United Airlines, 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,424 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,195 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,267 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 17h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 49m. 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £789 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is British Airways, starting at £794. Lufthansa is priced at 20% 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 £823). Flying from London to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,178). 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 2 airlines flying from London to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£789Average£977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£794Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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