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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £418

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 22 May 2026.

Thu 3/1218:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops33h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/1211:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops24h 36m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/5£731
Thu 10/909:20
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop19h 06m
Air France
Thu 24/911:04
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 21m
Air France
Deal found 18/5£814
Tue 2/610:45
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop12h 03m
Air France
Thu 11/610:54
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop20h 11m
Air France
Deal found 19/5£817
Thu 10/912:25
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop14h 52m
KLM
Thu 24/918:30
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 45m
KLM
Deal found 19/5£817
Fri 2/1006:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 46m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/1111:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops25h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/5£820
Thu 10/909:55
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 50m
Delta
Thu 24/911:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops17h 16m
Delta
Deal found 18/5£829
Thu 3/1207:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops20h 32m
British Airways
Mon 7/1218:28
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 07m
British Airways
Deal found 21/5£830
Thu 12/1107:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops16h 45m
British Airways
Mon 16/1113:24
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops19h 11m
British Airways
Deal found 17/5£849
Wed 1/710:25
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops18h 06m
Delta
Tue 7/710:54
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops16h 31m
Delta
Deal found 20/5£849
Wed 1/710:00
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops16h 41m
Delta
Tue 7/711:30
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops15h 20m
Delta
Deal found 20/5£863
Wed 1/710:25
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops18h 06m
Delta
Sun 5/718:03
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops15h 57m
Delta
Deal found 21/5£879
Wed 1/708:25
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops18h 43m
Delta
Sun 5/710:54
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops14h 21m
Delta
Deal found 21/5£893

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£813

One-way from

£418

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£601
Air France
  • Air France
  • 2/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 28m total
  • London to Des Moines
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 57m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Cheapest return flight

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

06:40-22:26

2 stops21h 46m

Des Moines

Fri 6/11

11:04-18:30

2 stops25h 26m

£820
Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

09:20-17:42

1 stop14h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 6/11

14:15-09:00

1 stop12h 45m

£829

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:30-14:07

2 stops13h 37m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

17:35-13:05

1 stop13h 30m

£833

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 12/11

07:50-18:35

2 stops16h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

13:24-14:35

2 stops19h 11m

£849

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

10:25-22:31

2 stops18h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

10:54-09:25

2 stops16h 31m

£849

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

09:55-21:17

2 stops17h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 6/11

18:30-11:40

1 stop11h 10m

£859

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Wed 1/7

10:00-20:41

2 stops16h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

11:30-08:50

2 stops15h 20m

£863

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

10:25-22:31

2 stops18h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 5/7

18:03-16:00

2 stops15h 57m

£879

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Wed 1/7

08:25-21:08

2 stops18h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 5/7

10:54-07:15

2 stops14h 21m

£893

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 10/9

09:15-22:28

2 stops19h 13m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

18:55-17:55

2 stops17h 00m

£922

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £157). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 79% 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 £556.

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 22 May 2026.
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
689 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,018 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
7,992 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

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?

    Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and Delta can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 13h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 09m. 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 £184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Lufthansa, starting at £446 and £604 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £157). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£184Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£446Average£871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£604Average£974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£643Average£902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£646Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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