Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £613

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Des Moines are usually found in March or September, booked 88 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£696

One-way from

£613

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£808
13/6-20/6
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • London to Des Moines
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 39m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from London to Des Moines

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 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/606:00LHR - DSM
3 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/606:07DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£696
Mon 11/806:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 25/811:04DSM - LHR
2 stops24h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£785
Fri 13/611:35LGW - DSM
2 stops15h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/608:35DSM - LGW
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£805
Fri 6/606:45LCY - DSM
2 stops19h 28mAer Lingus
Mon 9/617:58DSM - LCY
2 stops17h 32mAer Lingus
Deal found 29/4£885
Wed 11/608:40LHR - DSM
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/618:45DSM - LHR
1 stop29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£908
Fri 6/608:30LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 55mLufthansa
Mon 9/611:16DSM - LHR
2 stops19h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£931
Thu 15/514:25LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 14mBritish Airways
Sat 14/617:56DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£945
Fri 6/612:00LGW - DSM
2 stops14h 46mDelta
Mon 9/611:24DSM - LGW
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Deal found 29/4£953
Tue 15/707:40LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 59mAer Lingus
Sat 30/805:00DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 29/4£996
Fri 13/608:40LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 28mDelta
Fri 20/614:43DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 27mDelta
Deal found 29/4£998
Fri 6/608:55LCY - DSM
3 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/615:38DSM - LCY
2 stops14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,040
Mon 12/515:15LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 29/510:17DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£1,084

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

London

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/6

06:00-20:37

3 stops20h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 20/6

06:07-06:35

2 stops18h 28m

£696

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 11/8

06:40-22:22

2 stops21h 42m

Des Moines

Mon 25/8

11:04-17:40

2 stops24h 36m

£785

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

11:35-20:37

2 stops15h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 20/6

08:35-19:30

2 stops28h 55m

£805

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 6/6

06:45-20:13

2 stops19h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 9/6

17:58-17:30

2 stops17h 32m

£885

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 11/6

08:40-10:20

2 stops31h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 18/6

18:45-06:20

1 stop29h 35m

£908

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

08:30-21:25

2 stops18h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 9/6

11:16-12:20

2 stops19h 04m

£931

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

14:25-23:39

1 stop15h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 14/6

17:56-10:30

1 stop10h 34m

£945

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 6/6

12:00-20:46

2 stops14h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 9/6

11:24-10:00

2 stops16h 36m

£953

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

07:40-17:39

2 stops15h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 30/8

05:00-08:00

2 stops21h 00m

£996

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/6

08:40-21:08

2 stops18h 28m

Des Moines

Fri 20/6

14:43-13:10

1 stop16h 27m

£998

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

Showing 1-10 of 22 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from London to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from London with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 25 April 2025.

Booking 87 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 £1,310). 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 30 April 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Des Moines, such as Delta, Air France and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

  • 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 £785 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aer Lingus and United Airlines, starting at £885 and £908 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 4% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Aer Lingus. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £613. Users have also found prices from £934 and £1,061 on British Airways and Iberia, respectively.

  • 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 £1,310). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 5 airlines flying from London to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from London to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£549Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Finnair flights
LufthansaCheapest£622Average£1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£642Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British AirwaysCheapest£704Average£880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
United AirlinesCheapest£733Average£924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Des Moines?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find London to Des Moines flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Des Moines?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Des Moines from London by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Des Moines with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from London to Des Moines with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Des Moines become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from London to Des Moines and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.