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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £308

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£639

One-way from

£308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£893
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 16/10-2/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 49m total
  • London to Des Moines
23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 11 July 2025.

Thu 16/1018:40LHR - DSM
2 stops33h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 2/1114:14DSM - LHR
2 stops37h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7£639
Thu 27/1108:55LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1208:02DSM - LHR
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7£694
Thu 27/1110:25LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Mon 1/1218:50DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£720
Thu 27/1109:40LCY - DSM
2 stops41h 52mLufthansa
Mon 1/1218:50DSM - LCY
2 stops40h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/7£723
Thu 16/1016:35LHR - DSM
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1109:00DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£740
Mon 25/810:05LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 40mFinnair
Mon 1/918:12DSM - LHR
1 stop31h 28mFinnair
Deal found 10/7£833
Tue 12/812:00LGW - DSM
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Wed 20/811:23DSM - LGW
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/7£871
Tue 12/806:10LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 20/815:10DSM - LHR
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£872
Fri 17/1006:45LCY - DSM
2 stops16h 54mAer Lingus
Sat 1/1114:00DSM - LCY
2 stops17h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/7£927
Mon 25/811:35LGW - DSM
3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/908:35DSM - LGW
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£973
Mon 28/711:20LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 14/814:12DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/7£999
Mon 28/720:10LCY - DSM
2 stops30h 23mKLM
Thu 14/805:44DSM - LCY
2 stops29h 36mKLM
Deal found 9/7£1,111

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Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

18:40-22:23

2 stops33h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 2/11

14:14-09:20

2 stops37h 06m

£639

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

08:55-21:32

2 stops18h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

08:02-05:55

1 stop15h 53m

£694

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

10:25-17:25

1 stop13h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

18:50-11:15

1 stop10h 25m

£720

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 27/11

09:40-21:32

2 stops41h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

18:50-17:30

2 stops40h 40m

£723

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

16:35-14:50

1 stop28h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 2/11

09:00-12:50

2 stops21h 50m

£740

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

10:05-21:45

1 stop17h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 1/9

18:12-07:40

1 stop31h 28m

£833

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Tue 12/8

12:00-22:39

2 stops16h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 20/8

11:23-10:00

2 stops16h 37m

£871

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 12/8

06:10-16:35

2 stops16h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 20/8

15:10-12:15

1 stop15h 05m

£872

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 17/10

06:45-17:39

2 stops16h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 1/11

14:00-12:40

2 stops17h 40m

£927

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

11:35-17:12

3 stops35h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 1/9

08:35-09:05

2 stops18h 30m

£973

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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 27 June 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,294). 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 11 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Des Moines at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Des Moines?

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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andFinnair 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

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Des Moines is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £639 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at £694 and £720 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 21% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,294). 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£182Average£912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£466Average£834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£540Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£609Average£1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£633Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£916Average£989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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