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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £297

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
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 24 June 2026.

Sat 21/1110:25
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop17h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 30/1113:05
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6£585
Sun 30/814:00
LGW
-
DSM
1 stop32h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/906:30
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£604
Thu 1/1006:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/1014:34
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops21h 06m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/6£624
Wed 2/914:00
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops35h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/911:34
DSM
-
LGW
1 stop16h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£659
Sun 30/814:00
LGW
-
DSM
1 stop32h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/909:29
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops23h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£673
Tue 1/914:00
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops48h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/911:34
DSM
-
LGW
1 stop16h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£676
Thu 27/814:00
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops34h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/911:34
DSM
-
LGW
1 stop16h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£687
Wed 18/1111:10
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 25m
Lufthansa
Fri 27/1118:52
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 08m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/6£726
Wed 18/1106:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 27/1114:15
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops19h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/6£745
Wed 9/908:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 23/911:32
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/6£746
Mon 16/1109:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 20/1118:52
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop31h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6£747
Thu 1/1006:50
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1013:24
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6£750

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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£585

One-way from

£297

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,028
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 01m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£102 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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Cheapest return flight

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

06:40-22:29

2 stops21h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

14:34-17:40

2 stops21h 06m

£624

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sun 30/8

14:00-16:38

1 stop32h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 7/9

11:34-10:00

1 stop16h 26m

£670

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

06:40-22:29

2 stops21h 49m

Des Moines

Fri 27/11

14:15-16:00

2 stops19h 45m

£745

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

08:40-21:28

2 stops18h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

11:32-06:45

1 stop13h 13m

£746
Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

06:50-17:33

2 stops16h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

13:24-06:45

1 stop11h 21m

£750

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:50-17:57

2 stops17h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

08:00-07:15

3 stops17h 15m

£752

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

14:00-19:54

2 stops35h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 7/9

11:34-10:00

1 stop16h 26m

£756

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 10/9

09:15-17:57

2 stops14h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

18:55-17:55

2 stops17h 00m

£782

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

20:40-19:19

2 stops28h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 7/9

10:30-10:50

2 stops18h 20m

£843

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 19/11

19:40-23:44

2 stops34h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 23/11

13:24-19:00

2 stops23h 36m

£850

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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 £160). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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 86% 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.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £721.

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 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?

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 Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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 June 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
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
690 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
9,879 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
11,750 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
8,092 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
8,068 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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, United Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from London to Des Moines in just under 14h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4193 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 £193 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Lufthansa, starting at £453 and £614 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 79% 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 £160). Flying from London to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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£193Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£453Average£915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£614Average£990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£648Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£679Average£943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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